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Govt Issues High-Risk Warning For Microsoft Products And Services

Inc42 · 1y ago

Govt Issues High-Risk Warning For Microsoft Products And Services

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned users about potential security risks associated with Microsoft products such as Windows, Azure, Office, and web browser. The agency has assigned a high severity rating to the vulnerabilities, which could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, disclose information, bypass security restrictions, execute remote code, perform spoofing attacks, or cause denial of service conditions. CERT-In also identified potential threats in Google Chrome that could lead to denial of service attacks. This warning follows a previous high-risk security alert issued for select versions of Samsung phones due to multiple reported vulnerabilities.

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Indian govt warns Samsung users about major security risk

The Indian government's CERT-In has issued a high-risk warning to Samsung Galaxy phone users regarding critical security vulnerabilities in Android versions 11, 12, 13, and 14. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to bypass security measures, access sensitive information, and execute arbitrary code. Samsung has released software patches to address these issues, and users are advised to apply security updates, exercise caution with unknown sources, update apps regularly, and install apps from trusted sources.

Microsoft users alert! Govt warns against malware risk: What's the solution?

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Livemint · 1y ago

Microsoft users alert! Govt warns against malware risk: What's the solution?

India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about multiple vulnerabilities found in various Microsoft products, including Windows, Azure services, Office, Bing, Dynamics, System Center, and Exchange Server. The vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server are of particular concern, as they could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, access confidential information, execute remote code attacks, and cause denial of service disruptions. CERT-In advises users to regularly update their devices with the latest patches and security updates to mitigate these risks.

Beware Microsoft users! Govt issues alert against THESE vulnerabilities: Details

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Beware Microsoft users! Govt issues alert against THESE vulnerabilities: Details

CERT-In, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, has issued a critical security advisory regarding potential vulnerabilities in various Microsoft products. The advisory highlights risks such as unauthorized data access, code execution, security control bypassing, spoofing, tampering, and denial-of-service attacks. Exploiting these vulnerabilities could lead to financial losses, data theft, and unauthorized access. CERT-In recommends regular software updates, robust passwords, antivirus software, and caution with links and phishing emails to mitigate these risks. Additionally, a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome has raised concerns, prompting a high-severity warning from CERT-In.

India govt issues ‘high’ severity warning for Apple users. Here's what to do

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

India govt issues ‘high’ severity warning for Apple users. Here's what to do

The Indian government's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high severity warning for multiple Apple products, including iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The agency has identified multiple vulnerabilities in various Apple software that could allow attackers to access sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service, and perform spoofing attacks. CERT-In advises users to update their devices with the latest security updates provided by Apple to mitigate these vulnerabilities.

Are firms wasting their money on AI agents?

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Livemint · 9d ago

Are firms wasting their money on AI agents?

Big Tech, including Google and Microsoft, promotes AI agents as revolutionary tools. Despite high expectations, analysts warn these agents may be costly, offer uncertain returns, and face weak risk controls, leading to potential project cancellations within two years. While projected to grow significantly, challenges like privacy concerns, integration issues, and talent readiness pose hurdles for adoption. Effective human-AI collaboration and clear value propositions are essential for unlocking their potential benefits.

Karnataka HC refuses relief to bike aggregators; Nasscom warns state govt of huge job losses

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Karnataka HC refuses relief to bike aggregators; Nasscom warns state govt of huge job losses

The Karnataka High Court declined to stay a single judge's order stopping bike taxi services until a policy is in place, affecting companies like Ola and Uber. Nasscom warned the Karnataka government of job losses and economic impact, urging a policy review similar to other states. The state previously banned bike taxis due to lack of electric vehicle use and tax issues, causing a clash with ride-hailing services. The case is ongoing.

AliExpress is first online marketplace to face DSA investigation by EU

TechCrunch · 1y ago

AliExpress is first online marketplace to face DSA investigation by EU

The European Union has launched its third formal investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA), targeting China's AliExpress. The DSA is a set of ecommerce rules that require larger platforms to conduct risk assessments and face penalties for violations. This investigation will focus on potential breaches of DSA rules related to risk management, content moderation, advertising transparency, and traceability of traders on AliExpress. Concerns include non-compliant products, child safety risks, and transparency issues with influencers' use of the platform. The investigation allows the EU to impose interim measures but does not confirm any violations at this stage.

Google Chrome Users Alert! Govt Warns Of This Critical Vulnerability

Inc42 · 1y ago

Google Chrome Users Alert! Govt Warns Of This Critical Vulnerability

Google Chrome users in India are at risk of potential attacks due to multiple vulnerabilities in the browser. The country's cybersecurity watchdog, CERT-In, issued a warning stating that hackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Google has acknowledged the issue and is releasing a new version of Chrome to address the problems. This comes in the midst of Google facing scrutiny over its AI chatbot Gemini and taking measures to prevent the misuse of false information during the upcoming general elections in India.

Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up over money-losing Apple Card

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up over money-losing Apple Card

Apple and Goldman Sachs are ending their partnership on financial services, including the Apple Card, within the next 12 to 15 months, as the products have been losing Goldman Sachs billions of dollars. The high loss rate on credit card loans has contributed to the financial losses. Regulatory issues and demanding requirements from Apple have also frustrated Goldman Sachs executives. It remains uncertain if Apple will partner with another company for its financial services. The services business, including financial services, has become increasingly important for Apple amid slower growth in hardware revenue.

Indian govt issues high severity warning to Google Chrome users

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

Indian govt issues high severity warning to Google Chrome users

The Indian cyber security watchdog, CERT-In, has issued a high severity alert for Google Chrome users, warning of multiple vulnerabilities that can be exploited by remote attackers. The vulnerabilities exist due to uninitialized use, out of bounds read, and insufficient data validation. CERT-In advises users to update to the latest version of Google Chrome for desktop to mitigate these risks. In a separate development, Apple and Google are reportedly working to resolve a critical security flaw related to the IP address 0.0.0.0, which cybercriminals are exploiting to breach devices and steal user data.

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