The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Sergiu Gatlan has covered cybersecurity, technology, and other news beats for more than a decade. Email or Twitter DMs for tips.

Google removes Kaspersky's antivirus software from Play Store

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 Over the weekend, Google removed Kaspersky's Android security apps from the Google Play store and disabled the Russian company's developer accounts.

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Recently patched CUPS flaw can be used to amplify DDoS attacks

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A recently disclosed vulnerability in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) open-source printing system can be exploited by threat actors to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks with a 600x amplification factor.

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Microsoft Office 2024 now available for Windows and macOS users

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Microsoft has released Office 2024 for small businesses and consumers who want a standalone version without a Microsoft 365 subscription.

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Fraudsters imprisoned for scamming Apple out of 6,000 iPhones

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 Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison for scamming Apple out of more than $2.5 million after exchanging over 6,000 counterfeit iPhones for authentic ones.

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Windows 11 KB5043145 update causes reboot loops, blue screens

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Microsoft warns that some Windows 11 systems enter reboot loops or might freeze with blue screens after installing the September 2024 KB5043145 preview update.

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Top Breaches Cost ($) of 2024

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FINANCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY
ENERGY
Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024