News in the Software category

WinRAR flaw lets hackers run programs when you open RAR archives

A high-severity vulnerability has been fixed in WinRAR, the popular file archiver utility for Windows used by millions, that can execute commands on a computer simply by opening an archive.
- Bill Toulas
- August 18, 2023
- 01:20 PM
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New CVE-2023-3519 scanner detects hacked Citrix ADC, Gateway devices

Mandiant has released a scanner to check if a Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) or NetScaler Gateway Appliance was compromised in widespread attacks exploiting the CVE-2023-3519 vulnerability.
- Bill Toulas
- August 15, 2023
- 11:32 AM
- 0
Threat actors use beta apps to bypass mobile app store security

The FBI is warning of a new tactic used by cybercriminals where they promote malicious "beta" versions of cryptocurrency investment apps on popular mobile app stores that are then used to steal crypto.
- Bill Toulas
- August 14, 2023
- 06:13 PM
- 0
Windows 10 KB5029244 and KB5029247 updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5029244 and KB5028168 cumulative updates for versions 22H2, 21H2, and 1809 to fix problems and add new features to the operating system.
- Mayank Parmar
- August 08, 2023
- 01:51 PM
- 0
Hands on with Windows 11's new modern File Explorer

With the introduction of Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft has modernized File Explorer on Windows 11, bringing a fresher look and feel to the system's integral file management tool.
- Mayank Parmar
- August 07, 2023
- 01:11 PM
- 7
Google Gmail continuously nagging to enable Enhanced Safe Browsing

Google is urging users to activate its Enhanced Safe Browsing feature via numerous alerts in Gmail that keep coming back, even after you acknowledge them.
- Mayank Parmar
- August 06, 2023
- 12:24 PM
- 9
Brave Search adds private image and video search capability

The privacy-focused search engine Brave Search has finally introduced its own, independent image and video search capabilities, breaking free from relying on Bing and Google for media search.
- Bill Toulas
- August 03, 2023
- 12:00 PM
- 0
Microsoft Edge is getting a 'darker' dark mode theme

Microsoft has quietly announced an enhancement to the Edge browser's dark mode, making it even darker.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 30, 2023
- 08:16 AM
- 6
Browser developers push back on Google's “web DRM” WEI API

Google's plans to introduce the Web Environment Integrity (WEI) API on Chrome has been met with fierce backlash from internet software developers, drawing criticism for limiting user freedom and undermining the core principles of the open web.
- Bill Toulas
- July 29, 2023
- 10:11 AM
- 4
Google Chrome to offer 'Link Previews' when hovering over links

Google is set to improve Chrome by introducing a new "Link Preview" feature. This feature, currently in development for desktop use, could significantly change how users interact with web content.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 25, 2023
- 05:49 PM
- 2
Windows 11 23H2 getting an energy report with app's power usage

Microsoft is making it easier to see how much energy your apps use in Windows 11 over a given period by introducing a detailed power consumption page in the latest 23H2 update.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 22, 2023
- 02:55 PM
- 2
Google Chrome gets Windows 11's new design - how to enable it

Google's browser, Chrome, in its 115th version, has unveiled a feature that allows users to use Windows Mica material, a design element that enhances user personalization. To access this function, users are required to go to the Chrome flags menu and activate it manually.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 20, 2023
- 12:18 PM
- 7
Hands on with GPT-4-powered Bing AI Chat's virtual search

Bing Chat continues to enrich its user experience by rolling out a new feature - Visual Search in Chat. This function combines the power of OpenAI's GPT-4 model with image search abilities to offer a more interactive way of browsing the web.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 19, 2023
- 05:20 PM
- 0
Meta confirms WhatsApp is down worldwide

WhatsApp, the globally renowned messaging app, unexpectedly went offline today, leaving its vast user base unable to send or receive messages.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 19, 2023
- 04:56 PM
- 0
Adobe fixes patch bypass for exploited ColdFusion CVE-2023-29298 flaw

Adobe released an emergency ColdFusion security update that fixes critical vulnerabilities, including a fix for a new zero-day exploited in attacks.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 19, 2023
- 04:37 PM
- 0
Windows Copilot arrives in the fall with Windows 11 23H2

Windows 11 23H2 is taking a step further into the world of artificial intelligence with the introduction of Windows Copilot, its centralized AI assistant.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 16, 2023
- 05:16 PM
- 0
Spotify reportedly makes users' private playlists public

In what is shaping up to be a widespread privacy controversy, Spotify has come under scrutiny following allegations by users that the music streaming service made their private playlists public without their consent.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 14, 2023
- 12:28 PM
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What's new in the Windows 11 22H2 Moment 3 update, now available

Microsoft has begun the forced rollout of its Windows 11 22H2 'Moment 3' update, which introduces several new features and improvements to the operating system
- Mayank Parmar
- July 11, 2023
- 05:08 PM
- 0
Windows 10 KB5028168 and KB5028166 updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5028166 and KB5028168 cumulative updates for versions 22H2, version 21H2, and 1809 to fix problems and add new features to the operating system.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 11, 2023
- 02:07 PM
- 2
Amazon's AppStore is getting more apps and games on Windows 11

In collaboration with Microsoft, Amazon has announced the general availability of its AppStore on Windows 11 for all developers. This means more apps and games are coming to Windows 11 as Amazon developers can now easily access the AppStore for Windows and bring their Amazon Store apps to Microsoft's platform.
- Mayank Parmar
- July 10, 2023
- 03:46 PM
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