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Week in review: Microsoft fixes two exploited zero-days, SOC teams are losing trust in security tools

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft patches two zero-days exploited in the wild (CVE-2024-43573, CVE-2024-43572) For October 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released fixes for 117 security vulnerabilities, including two under active exploitation: CVE-2024-43573, a spoofing bug affecting the Windows MSHTML Platform, and CVE-2024-43572, a remote code execution flaw in the Microsoft Management Console (MMC). SOC teams are frustrated with their security tools Security operations … More → The post Week in review: Microsoft fixes two exploited zero-days, SOC teams are losing trust in security tools appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Wireshark 4.4.1 Released, (Sun, Oct 13th)

Wireshark release 4.4.1 fixes 2 vulnerabilities and 27 bugs. One of these bugfixes is for the missing IP address plugin on Windows, see “Wireshark 4.4's IP Address Functions”.
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Illuminating quantum magnets: Light unveils magnetic domains

Scientists have used light to visualize magnetic domains, and manipulated these regions using an electric field, in a quantum antiferromagnet. This method allows real-time observation of magnetic behaviors, paving the way for advancements in next-generation electronics and memory devices, as well as a deeper understanding of quantum materials.
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Simulation mimics how the brain grows neurons, paving the way for future disease treatments

A new computer simulation of how our brains develop and grow neurons has been built. Along with improving our understanding of how the brain works, researchers hope that the models will contribute to neurodegenerative disease research and, someday, stem cell research that helps regenerate brain tissue.
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Can advanced AI can solve visual puzzles and perform abstract reasoning?

Artificial Intelligence has learned to master language, generate art, and even beat grandmasters at chess. But can it crack the code of abstract reasoning –t hose tricky visual puzzles that leave humans scratching their heads? Researchers are putting AI’s cognitive abilities to the test, pushing the multi-modal large language models (MLLMs) to solve visual problems once reserved for human IQ tests. The result? A glimpse into how far AI has come — and where it still stumbles.
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Tech Talk | Securing the Rise of Machine Identities: How Automation, AI, and Bots are Changing Cybersecurity

Join us for this insightful Tech Talk to learn how to safeguard your organization against growing cyber threats targeting machine identities. Discover practical strategies and automated solutions that enhance security, reduce risks, and streamline the management of service accounts, bots, and RPAs. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry experts and stay ahead of emerging trends!
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Inside North Highland’s ‘client zero’ approach to generative AI

The management consulting firm partly credits its early adoption of Anthropic’s Claude Enterprise tool for boosting workforce buy-in for its strategy.  
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Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole brings tighter security controls

Canonical released Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole, which brings notable advancements, including an updated kernel, new toolchains, and the GNOME 47 desktop environment, along with significant enhancements in software security. “Oracular Oriole sets a new pace for delivering the latest upstream kernel and toolchains,” said Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical, “Experimental new security features demonstrate our commitment to continually elevate the Linux desktop experience in conversation with the community for the next 20 years and beyond.” … More → The post Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole brings tighter security controls appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Friday, October 11th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9176, (Fri, Oct 11th)

(c) SANS Internet Storm Center. https://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
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Ultra-sensitive robotic ‘finger’ can take patient pulses, check for lumps

Researchers have developed a soft robotic ‘finger’ with a sophisticated sense of touch that can perform routine doctor office examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps.
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