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Microsoft’s urgent warning to all Windows users

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3 years ago

July 8, 2021

Microsoft has issued an urgent warning to Windows users to immediately install an update after serious vulnerabilities were detected in the software

Dubbed the “PrintNightmare” security flaw, Microsoft says it could allow hackers to install programs, view and delete data, or create new user accounts with full access.

Researchers at the company discovered the flaw and accidentally published a how-to guide explaining how to exploit it.

Windows 10 and Windows 7 are both affected by the vulnerabilities, and Microsoft will release an update for Windows 7 despite previously ending support for the now-dated operating system.

Microsoft says “we recommend that you install these updates immediately”

This latest development follows numerous security alerts from Microsoft over the past year… with the company seemingly unable to avoid safety issues.

In 2020 the U-S National Security Agency warned Microsoft that its Windows operating system was allowing hackers to pose as legitimate software companies.

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ASX positioned for strong start after positive stock rebound

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2 days ago

September 10, 2024

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The ASX is set for a solid opening today, bolstered by overnight gains in the banking, commodities, and energy sectors.

Despite these positive movements, analysts are suggesting that the stock rebound and bond decline appear to be technically driven, noting that it may not mark the beginning of a longer-term trend.

Market analyst David Scutt from StoneX joins to discuss the latest market movements. #featured #trending

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Elon Musk is projected to become the world’s first trillionaire

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3 days ago

September 9, 2024

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Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, is projected to achieve an unprecedented financial milestone by becoming the world’s first trillionaire by 2027.

Currently the richest person alive, Musk holds a staggering net worth of $251 billion, with Tesla playing a major role in his fortune.

At this rate, experts predict his wealth could skyrocket, reaching the trillion-dollar milestone in just three years.

Tesla itself is growing at a remarkable pace, with a market value nearing $670 billion. #featured #trending

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Treasury Secretary believes the U.S. are on track for a “safe landing”

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3 days ago

September 9, 2024

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pointed to a “soft landing” for the economy, with unemployment slightly down despite slower job creation.

In a recent interview on Bloomberg, Yellen stated that “For the US, the kinds of metrics that we would monitor that would summarise risks — whether it’s asset valuations or a good degree of leverage — things look good, I don’t see red lights flashing”. #featured #trending