‘You basically have to throw your computer away’: Researchers explain AMD ‘Sinkclose’ vulnerability, but do you need to worry? | Laptop Mag

The firmware vulnerability identified by Nissim and Okupski would allow hackers to run their own code in AMD’s System Management Mode, which is intended to run the processor’s firmware.

Ransomware gang targets IT workers with new SharpRhino malware

Hunters International’s new tactic of deploying websites to impersonate legitimate open-source network scanning tools indicates that they are targeting IT workers in the hopes of breaching accounts with elevated privileges.

North Korean hacker got hired by US security vendor, immediately loaded malware | Ars Technica

Personally, I would not want to deal with a Cybersecurity company that apparently has such poor hiring protocols that they let this happen. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/us-security-firm-unwittingly-hired-apparent-nation-state-hacker-from-north-korea/

10 Useful Run Commands Every Windows User Should Know

Running commands directly and use of Powershell and Cmd Prompt can save Windows users a lot of time. https://www.howtogeek.com/useful-run-commands-every-windows-user-should-know/

Warning from feds: Don’t cash that check

The warning comes after another social media scam is making the rounds. This one involves “artists” contacting people via social media and asking permission to paint a photo from their page. It’s more than just that though – they want to pay you thousands for the rights to use it.

Olympics organizers create Olympic Esports Games | Fortune

The decision does not mean Pac-Man and Call of Duty will be part of the Summer or Winter Games, however. Instead, the Olympic Esports Games will be a separate event, with the first edition held in 2025

Legacy systems are the Achilles’ heel of critical infrastructure cybersecurity | CSO Online

China and other nation-state bad actors are probing the defenses of critical infrastructure worldwide and legacy or outdated systems are prime targets. The time to mitigate that risk is now.

How To Use Steghide And StegoSuite Steganography Tools In Kali Linux – GeeksforGeeks

This guide will teach beginners how to use two popular steganography tools in Kali Linux – Steghide and StegoSuite. You’ll learn how to hide and extract secret data with these tools. Steganography is relevant today for securely transmitting information over monitored networks.

LAPD warns residents after spike in burglaries using Wi-Fi jammers that disable security cameras, smart doorbells | Tom’s Hardware

High-tech burglars have apparently knocked out their victims’ wireless cameras and alarms in the Los Angeles Wilshire-area neighborhoods before getting away with swag bags full of valuables.

Police say scam thief took more than $6K from man’s account | News | annistonstar.com

These scams cost very little from the scammers’ side. Even if only one or two are successful scams, they make a huge profit for the thieves while often wiping out…