News in the Software category

Free Download Manager releases script to check for Linux malware

The developers of Free Download Manager (FDM) have published a script to check if a Linux device was infected through a recently reported supply chain attack.
- Bill Toulas
- September 20, 2023
- 03:02 PM
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Google Chrome tests Microsoft Edge-like Read Aloud feature

Google Chrome is set to enhance its user experience on the desktop by adding a "read aloud" function, currently available for testing in the Canary version. While its initial rollout might seem basic, it gets the job done.
- Mayank Parmar
- September 16, 2023
- 03:45 PM
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Microsoft Edge is losing tablet-friendly "Web Select" feature

Microsoft's Edge browser, known for its innovative features, is now shedding one of its most applauded functions, Web Select.
- Mayank Parmar
- September 16, 2023
- 03:18 PM
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WhatsApp rival Telegram gets Crypto wallet integration

Telegram, the widely used messaging app, has unveiled an integrated crypto wallet feature, allowing users to effortlessly access their cryptocurrency holdings.
- Mayank Parmar
- September 16, 2023
- 02:56 PM
- 0
Bing Chat AI is down, affecting Windows Copilot and more

Bing Chat, the famous ChatGPT-powered chatbot that allows users to converse with various personalities and topics has connectivity issues worldwide.
- Mayank Parmar
- September 15, 2023
- 07:36 AM
- 1
Windows 10 KB5030211 update released with 11 improvements

Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5030211 and KB5030214 cumulative updates for versions 22H2, 21H2, and 1809 to fix problems with the operating system.
- Mayank Parmar
- September 12, 2023
- 02:09 PM
- 0
Free Download Manager site redirected Linux users to malware for years

A reported Free Download Manager supply chain attack redirected Linux users to a malicious Debian package repository that installed information-stealing malware.
- Bill Toulas
- September 12, 2023
- 11:25 AM
- 5
Notepad++ 8.5.7 released with fixes for four security vulnerabilities

Notepad++ version 8.5.7 has been released with fixes for multiple buffer overflow zero-days, with one marked as potentially leading to code execution by tricking users into opening specially crafted files.
- Bill Toulas
- September 08, 2023
- 03:46 PM
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Rockstar Games reportedly sold games with Razor 1911 cracks on Steam

In an ironic twist, Rockstar Games reportedly uses pirated software cracks to remove its DRM from some games they sell on Steam.
- Lawrence Abrams
- September 06, 2023
- 06:10 PM
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MSI BIOS updates fix Windows unsupported processor BSOD bug

MSI has released BIOS updates to fix a known issue that triggers blue screens of death on Windows computers after installing August 2023 preview updates.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 06, 2023
- 01:20 PM
- 2
Windows 11 23H2: Top three new features

The highly anticipated Windows 11 23H2 update is around the corner, and Microsoft has released its best features to testers in the Beta Channel.
- Mayank Parmar
- September 03, 2023
- 05:01 PM
- 14
Microsoft retires Visual Studio for Mac, support ends in a year

Microsoft has announced it is retiring Visual Studio for Mac and that support for the latest version, 17.6, will continue for another year, until August 31, 2024.
- Bill Toulas
- September 01, 2023
- 01:57 PM
- 0
Microsoft wants you to learn more about new features in Windows 11

Microsoft is experimenting with different approaches to introduce new users to Windows 11's features as soon as they complete the initial setup, also known as the "Out of Box Experience" (OOBE).
- Mayank Parmar
- August 27, 2023
- 06:16 PM
- 7
MSI: Recent wave of Windows blue screens linked to MSI motherboards

MSI has officially confirmed the recent surge of blue screens of death (BSODs) encountered by Windows users after installing this week's optional preview updates is linked to some of its motherboard models.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- August 25, 2023
- 12:36 PM
- 0
Bitwarden releases free and open-source E2EE Secrets Manager

Bitwarden, the maker of the popular open-source password manager tool, has released 'Secrets Manager,' an end-to-end encrypted secrets manager for IT professionals, software development teams, and the DevOps industry.
- Bill Toulas
- August 23, 2023
- 03:04 PM
- 0
WinRAR zero-day exploited since April to hack trading accounts

A WinRar zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-38831 was actively exploited to install malware when clicking on harmless files in an archive, allowing the hackers to breach online cryptocurrency trading accounts.
- Bill Toulas
- August 23, 2023
- 09:53 AM
- 0
Hands on with Windows 11's 'never combine' taskbar feature

In its upcoming 23H2 release slated for fall, one of the standout features that has caught the eye of many is the 'never combine mode' for the taskbar.
- Mayank Parmar
- August 20, 2023
- 05:31 PM
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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
- 3
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
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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
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