The Linux kernel may not be quite as secure as it should be

The Linux kernel may not be quite as secure as it should be Kernel developers have gracefully accepted suggestions concerning release signing process When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A policy and process overview of theLinuxkernel has identified some “potential pain points” in the handling and signing process of thesecurity keysfor the Linux kernel. The review of the kernel teams’ processes for signing releases and for the policies and procedures for the handling of the signing keys was sought by theLinux Foundationand conducted bycybersecurityexperts at the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) and Trail of Bits....

June 25, 2021 · 3 min · 469 words · Dr. Jasmine Hicks

The next big Netflix movie to add to your watch list is this cool Western

The next big Netflix movie to add to your watch list is this cool Western The Harder They Fall is coming later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflixhas revealed the first trailer for The Harder They Fall, a Western with an all-star cast. It makes an extremely cool first impression, and it’s well worth having on your radar for the second half of this year....

June 25, 2021 · 3 min · 624 words · Alexandra Middleton

The Sims 4 is hosting its first in-game musical festival featuring real-life artists

The Sims 4 is hosting its first in-game musical festival featuring real-life artists Roam the campsite, pick up exclusive merch and even perform When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims4 is set to host its first in-game music festival, starting next week, EA and Maxis have announced. Sims Sessions will be an exclusive in-game music festival, featuring performances from real-life artists (in Sims form) Bebe Rexha, Glass Animals and Joy Oladokun – who will sing part of their set in Simlish....

June 25, 2021 · 3 min · 502 words · Wesley Ryan

These wired earbuds are an audiophile's dream – but they'll cost you

These wired earbuds are an audiophile’s dream – but they’ll cost you Astell & Kern has launched its latest in-ear headphones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astell & Kern has teamed up with Campfire Audio for its latestin-ear headphones– and with a host of audiophile specs, they should sound very good indeed. The AK Solaris X in-ear monitors feature custom-made balanced armature drivers and a dynamic driver hybrid system, which the company says will deliver music “as the artist intended”....

June 25, 2021 · 3 min · 554 words · Ashley Levy

This phishing campaign could really blow up in the face of the attackers

This phishing campaign could really blow up in the face of the attackers Err on the side of…error When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cybersecurityresearchers have shared details about an ill-conceivedmalwarecampaign that falls flat on its face. Enterprise network security company Trustwave spotted a campaign that uses a novel disk image file to conceal malware. It says that while the use of unusual attachments helps bypass security software likefirewallsandantivirus software, it also runs the risk of raising red flags with users....

June 25, 2021 · 3 min · 483 words · Michelle Johnson DVM

TPM 2.0, Windows 11 PC health check, and the potential messy upgrade

TPM 2.0, Windows 11 PC health check, and the potential messy upgrade This could get painful fast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsofthas finally, officially revealedWindows 11, and with that comes a barrage of information. And an equally large barrage of questions. One of the hottest topics right now is whether or not you can even get Windows 11 on your PC at all....

June 25, 2021 · 6 min · 1090 words · Ricardo Smith

Western Digital My Book devices hit by malware that deletes files, resets device

Western Digital My Book devices hit by malware that deletes files, resets device Western Digital says servers weren’t compromised When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Several owners of Western DigitalMy Book devicestook to the official support forums to report that theirnetwork-attached storage (NAS) deviceswere mysteriously wiped clean. NAS devices are a favorite with cybercriminals and Taiwanese vendorQNAPhas faced the brunt of the attacks thanks to the popularity of its NAS devices....

June 25, 2021 · 3 min · 438 words · Rachel Freeman
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