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VMware patches vCenter Server flaw disclosed in November

Eight months after disclosing a high-severity privilege escalation flaw in vCenter Server's IWA (Integrated Windows Authentication) mechanism, VMware has finally released a patch for one of the affected versions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-patches-vcenter-server-flaw-disclosed-in-november/
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VMware patches vCenter Server flaw disclosed in November

Eight months after disclosing a high-severity privilege escalation flaw in vCenter Server's IWA (Integrated Windows Authentication) mechanism, VMware has finally released a patch for one of the affected versions. [...]
New UEFI firmware flaws impact over 70 Lenovo laptop models

The UEFI firmware used in several laptops made by Lenovo is vulnerable to three buffer overflow vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to hijack the startup routine of Windows installations. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-uefi-firmware-flaws-impact-over-70-lenovo-laptop-models/
Windows 8.1 now shows full-screen 'End of Support' warnings

Windows 8.1 is now displaying full-screen alerts when logging into the operating system, warning that the OS is reaching the end of support in January 2023 and will no longer receive security updates. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-81-now-shows-full-screen-end-of-support-warnings/
Microsoft releases tweet-size exploit for macOS sandbox escape bug

On macOS systems that don't have Apple's recent security updates, a vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-26706 could help an attacker bypass sandbox restrictions to execute code with elevated privileges. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-releases-tweet-size-exploit-for-macos-sandbox-escape-bug/
CoinPayments to shut down in US — 5 days left to withdraw funds

Global crypto payments gateway, CoinPayments.net is ceasing operations in the United States soon and has advised users to withdraw their assets before July 19th, 2022. The short notice given by the exchange via a private email left some customers suspecting if this was an "exit scam" or another mysterious incident. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/coinpayments-to-shut-down-in-us-5-days-left-to-withdraw-funds/