Multiple Linux distros hit by major ‘CIFSwitch’ flaw that gives attackers root access
Researcher Asim Viladi Oglu Manizada disclosed CIFSwitch, a Linux privilege‑escalation flaw lingering for nearly 20 years Affects major distros including Mint, CentOS Stream 9, Rocky Linux 9, AlmaLinux 9, Kali Linux, SLES 15 SP7 Mitigation includes applying updates, disabling unnecessary file‑sharing components, and restricting exploitable features Security researchers are warning about a new vulnerability in…
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Klipsch’s Newest Audiophile Loudspeaker Blends Elite Sound with Innovative Design
In late 2024, Klipsch teamed up with Devon Turnball of Ojas, the hyped New York-based audio maker specializing in highly customized audiophile speakers, to create a truly unique loudspeaker: the kO-R1. In a nutshell, the kO-R1 was a customized version of Klipsch’s Heresy loudspeaker from its iconic Heritage line. It’s built on the same platform…
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Hisense WF5I9043BWFS Review
Verdict Sitting just 470mm deep, the Hisense WF5I9043BWFS is a KitchenFit model that will sit flush with your counters and cupboards. If space is at a premium, this kind of washing machine will make a lot of sense, although I did find that the shallow drum wouldn’t take the largest loads or items. With a…
WP Maps Pro plugin flaw to create admin accounts on WordPress sites saw 3,600 attempts in a single day
Researchers disclosed a critical flaw in WP Maps Pro allowing attackers to create hardcoded admin accounts Exploitation is active: Wordfence blocked over 3,600 attempts in a single day Patch released May 20 (v6. 1. 1); users must upgrade immediately Criminals are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in a popular WordPress plugin to create admin accounts…
If You Grew Up In The ’80s, You Definitely Remember These Cars
For many, the 1980s are viewed as a time of unrepentant overindulgence driven by greed and materialistic consumerism. But if you look at the ’80s with the proverbial rose-colored glasses, it was a decade marked by nothing but good times rife with punchy pop hits, classic movies, iconic cartoons, and world-altering advances in technology. Yes,…
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How I Realized That Kodachrome Wasn’t All That Special
Part of being one of the last remaining long-time journalists in the photography-space to report on both the tech and arts side is seeing how both have changed. In the early 2010s, I remember how photographers everywhere were saying goodbye to Kodachrome. An article we published in 2013 states that the film was introduced in…
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