https://news.softpedia.com/news/google-e...pd_related     Google Engineer Finds Zero-Day Flaw in Microsoft Browser

Quote:Vulnerability fixed in the latest update release        Dec 20, 2018 06:24 GMT  ·  By Bogdan Popa               
Internet Explorer on Windows 10 version 1809

A Google engineer has discovered a zero-day flaw in Internet Explorer that would allow an attacker to take full control of an unpatched system.

Detailed in CVE-2018-8653, the scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability affects Internet Explorer on all supported versions of Windows, from Windows 7 to Windows 10 (version 1809 included).

The bug was discovered and reported to Microsoft by Clement Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group. While it wasn’t publicly disclosed, the vulnerability is already being exploited, according to Microsoft.

In order to compromise a vulnerable system, an attacker needs to point users to a malicious website specifically created to exploit the flaw. As a result, users are recommended to stay away from untrusted web links until they patch their devices.

Microsoft Edge fully secure
“A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user,” Microsoft explains.

“If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.”

Microsoft has already resolved the security flaw with the latest Windows 10 cumulative updates, and security patches have also been released for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. They are available right now from Windows Update as KB4483187 for both systems.

Internet Explorer is no longer Microsoft’s number one browser, but it continues to receive security updates. Microsoft Edge is not affected by the vulnerability.

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Quote:Apple Ships New iPad Pros Already Bent, Says It's Fine

Company says it's a manufacturing defect        Users are reporting that some 2018 iPad Pros are being shipped already slightly bent. Apple says it’s true and that it’s not a defect.

Imagine ordering a 2018 iPad Pro and receiving its slightly bent. It’s not an ideal situation, but at least you figure that it’s not your fault. The problem arises when Apple says that they don’t consider it to be a defect, and you start to get that “hold the phone a different way for a better signal.”

Apple insisting that it’s not actually a problem falls well within the companies’ policy that feels a lot like the Narcissist's Prayer. This is it in case you didn’t already know it:

“That didn't happen.

And if it did, it wasn't that bad.

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You deserved it.”

Apple’s version is a little bit simpler. You only have to change a few words.

“It’s not bending.

And if it did it’s not that bad

And if it was, that's not a big deal.

And if it is, that's not our fault.

And if it was, we didn't mean it.

And if we did, it’s just a cooling problem,

And you deserve it.”

Apple acknowledges the issue
The company knew about the fact that some versions of the 2018 iPad Pro are bending way too easy. The LTE iteration seems to be the most exposed because the metal frame also contains a little bit of plastic on the sides, making it more susceptible to outside forces.

Users have been complaining for a while that their iPad Pros are bending after being used, but it turns out that they can ship already bent. According to The Verge, Apple recognizes that it’s a manufacturing defect, but they claim it doesn’t affect performance in any way. It's a just a rapid cooling issue on the assembly line.

Now it’s up to Apple customers to decide if they want the first curved tablet or if they settle for a regular version.

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Quote:Why is my laptop fan so loud? Malware could be to blame
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DECEMBER 19, 2018
4 MIN READ
When your laptop is under load – due to, say, playing a 3D game or running video editing software – the components inside have to work harder than usual, which causes them to produce more heat. While most laptop manufacturers do a pretty good job of ensuring this heat dissipates safely and efficiently, it’s inevitable that your laptop will get warmer when performing demanding tasks.

A bit of heat is okay, but it stops being normal when your laptop starts feeling like it could burst into flames at any second or starts making strange noises. Both symptoms are a sign that your laptop could be overheating, which can put unnecessary strain on your components and cause them to burn out long before their time.

If you’ve noticed that your laptop gets hot or the fan speeds up even while idling or performing non-demanding tasks, there’s a good chance that something is wrong with your system. Read on to learn more about the causes and symptoms of an overheating laptop and what you can do to fix the problem.

Understanding laptop airflow
While under load, the components in your laptop generate more heat than usual, with your CPU and graphics card being the worst offenders. To help your components run efficiently, laptops use airflow systems that are essentially designed to blow hot air out and suck cool air in. Take a look at the bottom and sides of your laptop and you’ll find the vents where the air flows in and out.

What are the signs of an overheating laptop?
Heat management has become a growing concern in recent years as manufacturers continue to make laptops thinner and thinner in the name of modern design. As a result, many laptops run relatively warm, which can make it tricky to tell if something is actually wrong.

Here are a few signs that your laptop may be overheating:

The laptop feels uncomfortably hot to touch.
The fan is constantly running and making strange noises.
The fan never runs, even when you perform demanding tasks.
Your laptop suddenly shuts down without warning.
You start seeing error messages.
The system slows down for no discernible reason.
The screen freezes, including the mouse cursor.
Some of the signs above can be a bit ambiguous in that they can be attributed to other problems not related to heat. With this in mind, the best way to tell if your laptop is overheating is to test its temperature.

How to test the temperature of your laptop
There are a variety of free tools you can use to check the temperature of your laptop, with one of the most popular being Core Temp. This handy tool shows you the temperature of each CPU core and can notify you if the system reaches a certain temperature.

Laptop temperatures: how hot is too hot?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here, but generally speaking, you should start getting concerned when your CPU reaches about 80 °C (176 °F). Most laptops will shut down automatically when the CPU reaches a certain temperature (usually somewhere between 80-100 °C or 176-212 °F).

Why does my laptop feel so hot?
1. Poor ventilation 
Perhaps the most common cause of laptop overheating is poor ventilation. If you use your laptop on soft surfaces such as pillows, blankets, couches and your lap, you may be inadvertently blocking fan vents and obstructing your laptop’s air flow.  

Solution: Always use your laptop on a hard, flat surface. Ideally, elevate it slightly to allow for better air circulation, and consider purchasing a laptop cooling pad. 

2. Dust
Over time, dust can build up inside your laptop, restricting airflow around the laptop’s components. If you can hear the fan running but little or no air is coming out of the vent, the internal airflow is probably being blocked by dust.

Solution: Blowing compressed air through the vents is often enough to dislodge any dust that may have accumulated on the inside of your laptop. If you’re feeling confident, you can consider opening up your laptop and having a good clean but be warned that this may void your warranty.

3. Outdated drivers
When was the last time you updated your drivers? Outdated and unoptimized drivers can have a significant impact on laptop efficiency, which means your system may have to work harder (and hotter) than usual to perform relatively simple tasks.

Solution: Always keep your drivers up to date by downloading them from Windows Update or your device manufacturer’s website. On the flip side, if you notice overheating becomes an issue after updating a certain driver, consider rolling it back to a stable version.

4. Software error
Software can sometimes get caught running in never-ending loops, which makes your laptop work extra hard and generate unnecessary heat.

Solution: If you notice your laptop getting hot while performing basic tasks, bring up your Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) to check if any programs are putting an unexpectedly high demand on the CPU. Software errors can usually be resolved by restarting the program or rebooting the system.

5. Malware
Malware is commonly to blame for overheating laptops. Increasingly, cybercriminals are creating cryptomining malware that hijacks your computer’s CPU power and uses it to mine cryptocurrencies. This slows down your computer, costs you money in electricity and decreases the lifespan of your hardware.

Cryptomining isn’t the only type of malware that can cause your laptop to overheat. Viruses, adware and a range of other digital threats can put a huge strain on your system’s resources, causing internal components to heat up and increasing the risk of damage to your laptop.

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Quote: Apple Caught Using an Android Phone to Post on Twitter
As if the terrible iPhone sales weren’t embarrassing enough
Dec 19, 2018 06:24 GMT  ·  By Bogdan Popa ·                
Apple Music account uses Android to post on Twitter
Employees working for phone manufacturers using devices from a competing brand isn’t something that strange, especially as every company needs to be up-to-date with what their rivals are doing.

But when it comes to Apple, using an Android phone sounds like something that is fully forbidden.

And yet, here’s Apple posting on Twitter from an Android device, as discovered by YouTuber Marques Brownlee recently.

The tweet you see here was published in November when the official Apple Music account was promoting Ariana Grande’s latest EP. And as noted in the lower part of the tweet, the message was posted from an Android device.

At some level, this makes sense. Apple Music is also available on Android, so obviously, Cupertino’s employees themselves need to use Android to optimize the service for the platform.

Samsung also uses iPhones
But given the criticism Apple has been facing lately, this is certainly unexpected, especially because the company has apparently hoped to escape without being caught.

In the last few weeks, Samsung itself took to Twitter to post messages from an iPhone, and in some cases, the South Koreans have even decided to remove a number of accounts after the whole thing went viral.

Needless to say, neither Samsung nor Apple commented on using rival phones to post on Twitter, but right now, it just seems we’ll just have to get used to it. It sounds strange for Apple to use Android, but given that these days iPhones no longer sell like hot cakes, don’t be too surprised if some Cupertino employees themselves are thinking of switching to Google’s mobile operating system.

And overall, Apple has bigger problems than a tweet posted from an Android device. 2018 iPhones are selling well below expectations, and despite all the company’s efforts to reignite interest in its models, customers just can’t be convinced to pay more than $1,000 on a smartphone.

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Fixed bug with clearing RunOnce registry keys.
Fixed bug with hanging BootRacer during Windows boot-up.
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Quote:  Author Topic: New Beta version 19.1.2359  (Read 161 times)

 Karel Šťavík
Avast team
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New Beta version 19.1.2359
« on: Today at 05:39:29 PM »
Hi everyone,

new beta version 19.1.2359 (build 19.1.4140) is released. 

What was fixed
Update progress is visible in UI (applicable during update to next version)
Small changes in exceptions related to Behavior Shield
Minor changes before release to public

Download links:
http://public.avast.com/mkt/betaav/avast...online.exe
http://public.avast.com/mkt/betaav/avast...online.exe
http://public.avast.com/mkt/betaav/avast...online.exe
http://public.avast.com/mkt/betaav/avast...online.exe


Enjoy this beta!
We are looking forward to your feedback.

AVAST Team.
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https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-bo...tunnel/amp         

Quote:AARIAN MARSHALL12.19.18 12:50 AM
ELON MUSK UNVEILS THE BORING COMPANY’S CAR-FLINGING TUNNEL
From a parking lot in a quiet, manufacturing-dominated suburb of Los Angeles, Elon Musk and his Boring Company tonight unveiled what he believes is the future of “mass transit” and the best way to eliminate the scourge of traffic: electric, autonomous vehicles carrying an extra set of wheels, shooting through layers of thin tunnels at speeds up to 150 mph.

If that sounds a little fantastical—well, duh. Musk’s presentation, punctuated by a glitzy entrance aboard a Tesla Model X that traveled through the company's accent-lit, 1.14-mile test tunnel, filled in a few details about his ambitious plans to destroy LA congestion with new and improved tunnel boring processes.1 But the test tunnel still seems to be a test tunnel, and the Boring Company in a deeply experimental phase. A bevy of questions remain.

"I think this is, like, really a panacea," Musk said standing in front of the tunnel, which extends from a SpaceX parking lot into the city of Hawthorne. A panacea for a terrible ill. Traffic, he said, “is like acid on the soul.”

A few big elements of the Boring Company’s “mass transit” concept, which it’s calling “the Loop”, have changed since Musk last presented it in May. Gone are the “electric skates”, the platforms that were to ferry vehicles throughout an extensive tunnel network whose tendrils BoCo would like to one day spread throughout the LA metro area / the world. Instead, users will now have to mount specialized wheels on their own electric, autonomous vehicles, which will guide the vehicles along the tracks in the tunnels. These look a bit like bicycle training wheels, but sit parallel to the ground:

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1075227467239940096