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Businesses are adopting Windows 11 more quickly than past versions, says Microsoft

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Data suggests that gamers are moving to Windows 11 at a steady pace but not nearly as quickly as they warmed to Windows 10 a few years ago. For…

The first “Meta Store” is opening in California in May

<img src="https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/meta-store-user-data-can-800x450.jpg" alt="The first Meta Store won't necessarily be your one-stop shop for all things sold by Meta—as this artistic interpretation points to one thing not sold by the store until further notice.">…

Hackers hammer SpringShell vulnerability in attempt to install cryptominers

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Malicious hackers have been hammering servers with attacks that exploit the recently discovered SpringShell vulnerability in an attempt to install cryptomining malware, researchers said. SpringShell came to light late…

Hackers are exploiting 0-days more than ever

Enlarge / VPNfilter had a total of nine modular tools discovered thus far by researchers, potentially turning thousands of routers into a versatile attack platform. Previously unknown “zero-day” software vulnerabilities are mysterious and…

Critical bug could have let hackers commandeer millions of Android devices

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Security researchers said they uncovered a vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to commandeer millions of Android devices equipped with mobile chipsets made by Qualcomm and MediaTek. The vulnerability…

Major cryptography blunder in Java enables “psychic paper” forgeries

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Organizations using newer versions of Oracle’s Java framework woke up on Wednesday to a disquieting advisory: A critical vulnerability can make it easy for adversaries to forge TLS certificates…

Hackers can infect >100 Lenovo models with unremovable malware. Are you patched?

Enlarge / This is the 14-inch variant of the Yoga Slim 9i, with leather finish. (credit: Lenovo) Lenovo has released security updates for more than 100 laptop models to fix critical vulnerabilities that…

Netflix stock plummets 37% as CEO says company plans ad-supported tier

Enlarge / Netflix CEO Reed Hastings at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on October 18, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Netflix plans to launch a lower-priced subscription tier…

Your iOS app may still be covertly tracking you, despite what Apple says

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last year, Apple enacted App Tracking Transparency, a mandatory policy that forbids app makers from tracking user activity across other apps without first receiving those users’ explicit permission. Privacy…

Amazon adds 5% “fuel and inflation” surcharge to seller fees for Prime shipping

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Amazon said it will impose a 5 percent "fuel and inflation surcharge" on third-party sellers who ship through Amazon starting on April 28. The new fee for shipments…