The update fixes 11 mainly high-severity security flaws in Windows and GeForce graphics card drivers, including three in the program used to update them.
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Sextortionist whisks away sex tapes using just a phone number
The SIM-swap victim knew he was in trouble when he got a 3:30 a.m. message about his phone service being cut off.
ASP.NET hosting provider recovering from ransomware attack
With more than 440,000 customers, SmarterASP.NET is said to be one of the most popular ASP.NET hosting providers.
Microsoft urges us to patch after partially effective BlueKeep attack
Microsoft has urged people to patch their Windows systems following the appearance of mass BlueKeep exploits just over a week ago.
Adobe fixes SDK weakness affecting mobile apps
Researchers noticed that the main app configuration file, ADBMobileConfig.json, contained settings that could lead to security problems.
AI wordsmith too dangerous to be released… has been released
The text-generating AI has only been released in neutered forms until now, for fear it would be used to mass-produce fake news and spam.
US military supplier in ‘Made in America’ fraud case
Aventura allegedly imported cheap cameras and network-enabled security gear from China, then slapped US flag stickers on them.
Huge Airbnb scam leads to promise to vet every host, every listing
Shuffling people into – surprise! – cobwebby rat traps has been a snap. Actual vetting may help, plus a new guarantee of 100% refunds.
IT services pro hacked former client’s email
An IT project manager has pleaded guilty to accessing the email account of a former client’s CEO, said reports this week.
Leak of 4,000 Facebook documents heaps more trouble on internet giant
This week’s bold rebrand of Facebook to FACEBOOK can’t hide the growing sense that nobody is happy with the company right now.