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**VPN** Researchers Discover Security Flaw Allowing Attackers to Bypass VPN Protection – Are You Safe?

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SAN FRANCISCO – Virtual private networking (VPN) companies advocate for their services as a safeguard against Internet snooping, promising to protect users’ online activity. However, new research suggests that connecting to a VPN through an untrusted network may not be as secure as believed, as attackers on the same network could divert a user’s traffic away from the VPN’s protection without alerting the user. When a device seeks to join a network, it sends out …

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Android Malware Alert: Critical Security Flaw Exposed! Find Out How to Stay Safe Now

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New York, NY – In a recent discovery, Microsoft has raised concerns about a critical security vulnerability on Android devices known as “Dirty Stream.” This vulnerability could potentially allow malicious apps to hijack legitimate apps, impacting multiple apps with millions of installs. The ContentProvider system, which enables apps to share data, is at the center of this vulnerability. The vulnerability manipulates the system by creating “custom intents” that allow malicious apps to bypass security measures …

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**Android Flaw Alert: Billions of Installations at Risk Due to “Dirty Stream” Vulnerability**

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Seattle, Washington – Microsoft has discovered a critical security vulnerability known as “Dirty Stream” that poses a significant threat to numerous Android applications. This loophole could potentially allow malicious actors to exploit popular apps, leading to the unauthorized execution of code and possible data theft. The vulnerability centers around the manipulation and misuse of Android’s content provider system, which is intended to facilitate secure data exchange among different applications on a device. However, if not …

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**Forest Blizzard APT28 Exposed: New Windows Print Spooler Flaw Weaponized with GooseEgg Malware**

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Washington, D.C. – A Russia-linked nation-state threat actor known as APT28 has been identified for exploiting a security flaw in Microsoft’s Windows Print Spooler component. This exploitation allowed the delivery of a new custom malware named GooseEgg. The flaw, CVE-2022-38028 with a CVSS score of 7.8, was utilized by APT28 to escalate privileges, as confirmed by Microsoft in their October 2022 updates with credit to the U.S. National Security Agency for reporting the flaw. Fancy …

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**Apple Silicon Macs Hit By Unpatchable Security Flaw – Researchers Issue Warning**

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San Francisco, CA – University researchers have uncovered a significant security flaw in Apple Silicon Macs. This flaw, found in M1, M2, and M3 chips, allows attackers to bypass encryption and access cryptographic keys. The flaw is inherent in the chip architecture, making it impossible for Apple to provide a patch for current devices. The vulnerability lies in a process known as Data Memory-dependent Prefetchers (DMP), a feature present in advanced chips like the M-series. …

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**Maternal Mortality Crisis Revealed: Study Exposes Data Flaw Behind Rising Rates in the U.S.**

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Austin, Texas – A recent study has shed light on the high rates of maternal mortality in the United States, attributing the issue to flawed data collection methods. Published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the study challenges previous data that suggested a significant increase in maternal deaths over the past two decades. The alarming number of women dying after giving birth in the U.S. has raised concerns about the quality of care …

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