Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Fixes 6 Zero-Days Under Attack

Microsoft patches 58 vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited zero-days across Windows, Office, and RDP, as CISA sets a March 3 deadline.

Understanding Merkle Roots in Cryptocurrency: Basics and Function

Discover how Merkle roots ensure data integrity in blockchain transactions and reduce verification time. Learn their role in ...

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should)

Windows 11 hides powerful built-in tools in shortcuts and settings. Discover nine underrated features that boost productivity ...

Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links

Microsoft has fixed a "remote code execution" vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or ...
IEEE

Securing Data in Image using Secure Hash Algorithm and Elliptic Curve Cryptography

Abstract: In the digital age, securing sensitive information embedded in images is critical. This paper explores the application of Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft releases OOB Windows updates to fix shutdown, Cloud PC bugs

Microsoft has released multiple emergency, out-of-band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix two issues caused by the January Patch Tuesday updates. The first issue impacts ...
Ars Technica

Mandiant releases rainbow table that cracks weak admin password in 12 hours

Security firm Mandiant has released a database that allows any administrative password protected by Microsoft’s NTLM.v1 hash algorithm to be hacked in an attempt to nudge users who continue using the ...