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New Linux SUDO Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root Privileges A now-fixed Sudo vulnerability allowed any local user to gain root privileges on Unix-like operating systems without requiring authentication. Sudo is a Unix program that enables system admins to provide limited root privileges to normal users listed in the sudoers file, while at the same time
Pan-Asian Retail Giant Dairy Farm Suffers REvil Ransomware Attack Massive pan-Asian retail chain operator Dairy Farm Group was attacked this month by the REvil ransomware operation. The attackers claim to have demanded a $30 million ransom. The Dairy Farm Group operates over 10,000 outlets and has 230,000 employees throughout Asia. In 2019, the Dairy Farm
Verizon Fios Fiber Cut Causes Internet Outage In Northeastern US Verizon Fios is experiencing an Internet outage making it impossible to access many websites after a fiber connection was cut in Brooklyn. Starting at approximately 11:00 AM EST, Verizon Fios users found they were no longer able to access popular services, such as Google, Slack,
Firefox 85 Adds Supercookie Protection, Removes Flash Support Mozilla Firefox 85 was released today with supercookie protection to block hidden trackers from tracking Firefox users’ activity while browsing the Internet. Windows, Mac, and Linux desktop users can upgrade to Firefox 85 by going to Options -> Help -> About Firefox. The browser will automatically check for the new update and install it