Microsoft left a kernel-level, zero-day bug in Windows for six months before patching it

For six months, Microsoft was aware of a zero-day security vulnerability actively exploited by hackers. The Lazarus cyber-criminal gang had been using the flaw since August 2023 as a means to install a rootkit known as FudModule.

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Tencent wins with merger of China's game streaming giants Huya and DouYu

Tencent currently has stakes in both Huya and DouYu and will have approximately 68 percent combined voting shares once the new firm is formed. Post-merger, Huya and DouYu shareholders will get fully diluted shares of the combined companies, with DouYu’s Chen Shaojie and Huya CEO Dong Rongjie becoming co-CEOs once... https://www.techspot.com/news/87078-tencent-wins-merger-china-game-streaming-giants-huya.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple rejects UK's attempt to block security software updates on a global scale

Apple has taken a stance against the proposed update to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), which could potentially grant the UK government unprecedented control over future software updates released by the company. Cupertino contends that London authorities are seeking new veto power against updates that might interfere with investigative activities... Read Entire Article https://www.techspot.com/news/101695-apple-rejects-uk-attempt-block-security-software-updates.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Epic is celebrating Sonic's 30th anniversary with a free copy of Sonic Mania

The platformer launched in the summer of 2017 as a love letter to the original Sonic games from the Sega Genesis era. It features classic gameplay with pixel-perfect 2D graphics that run at a buttery smooth 60 frames per second. https://www.techspot.com/news/90201-grab-free-copy-sonic-mania-epic-games-store.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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