Newly Patched SAP ASE Flaws Could Let Attackers Hack Database Servers

A new set of critical vulnerabilities uncovered in SAP’s Sybase database software can grant unprivileged attackers complete control over a targeted database and even the underlying operating system in certain scenarios. The six flaws, disclosed by cybersecurity firm Trustwave today, reside in Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE), a relational database management software geared towards transaction-based…

JBL CLUB 950NC Wireless Review

The Bluetooth connectivity of the JBL CLUB 950NC is good. They can be paired to two devices at once, making it easy to switch between your phone and PC, but unfortunately, they don’t support NFC for quicker pairing. Their line of sight range is poor, though this is very dependant on your surroundings, and real-world…

How to Watch SpaceX’s Latest Starlink Launch Today

SpaceX may be riding high after the first-ever astronaut launch of its Crew Dragon spacecraft at the weekend, but there’s little time for rest. Today, June 3, the SpaceX team will begin its next mission, sending another batch of internet-providing satellites into low-Earth orbit. You can watch a livestream of the launch starting at 5…

This $350M ‘quant fund’ played the stock market using real-time data — then 2020 happened

Coatue’s $350 million data-driven ‘quant fund’ made a swift exit from the market in early April — having realised the coronavirus pandemic had rendered its algorithm unreliable, Business Insider reports. The tech-focused fund, launched by billionaire Philippe Laffont just over one year ago, joins a growing list of “quant funds” to have failed to turn a…

Two Critical Flaws in Zoom Could’ve Let Attackers Hack Systems via Chat

If you’re using Zoom—especially during this challenging time to cope with your schooling, business, or social engagement—make sure you are running the latest version of the widely popular video conferencing software on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computers. No, it’s not about the arrival of the most-awaited “real” end-to-end encryption feature, which apparently, according to…