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…