Researchers Uncover Publisher Spoofing Bug in Microsoft Visual Studio Installer

Jun 12, 2023Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Software Security researchers have warned about an “easily exploitable” flaw in the Microsoft Visual Studio installer that could be abused by a malicious actor to impersonate a legitimate publisher and distribute malicious extensions. “A threat actor could impersonate a popular publisher and issue a malicious extension to compromise a targeted…

London Tech Week kicks off with initiatives to boost UK telecoms

The 10th London Tech Week has commenced with a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at solidifying the UK’s position as a telecoms leader. Some of the initiatives announced this week include: Supporting local authorities in procuring and testing “smart lampposts” to enhance connectivity within communities Signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UK…

Maximizing Project Efficiency: The Lean Construction Approach

Construction companies are under intense pressure to run programs efficiently. Increasing costs and complex schedules make it hard to complete projects on time and within budget. Traditional management techniques can’t always deliver the right result. Industry leaders are seeking better methods for managing programs—such as implementing lean construction, which is something Constructech has been writing…