Researchers Uncover Publisher Spoofing Bug in Microsoft Visual Studio Installer

Web Security News

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

Telecom innovations

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…

How to Elevate ESG – Connected World

Internet of Things

Even though we have been talking about climate change for decades, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) has been around for about 20 years now, the tipping point was 2020. We began to see a greater focus on extreme weather events, social justice issues—particularly in the United States—and COVID-19. All of this has accelerated the…

Should I buy the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress?

Smart Tvs

The Elite Hybrid sits right at the top of Bear’s range. This US-based sleep company sits under parent brand Brooklyn Bedding, and specializes in mattresses for athletes and those with active lifestyles. Its mattresses feature technologies geared towards using sleep for recovery. The Elite is the priciest of Bear’s four adult mattresses, and the only…