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Amazon Web Services now has 113 compliant services listed on the CISPE Data Protection Code of Conduct Public Register

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Amazon Web Services now has 113 compliant services listed on the CISPE Data Protection Code of Conduct Public Register

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that 113 of its services are now certified compliant with the Data Protection Code of Conduct for Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE). This certification aligns with European Union regulations and demonstrates AWS’s commitment to meeting the highest data protection standards for cloud service providers. The CISPE Code … Read more

Watch out for Google Chrome prompting you to copy and paste code – it could be a scam to steal your money!

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Watch out for Google Chrome prompting you to copy and paste code – it could be a scam to steal your money!

Proofpoint has identified a new cybersecurity threat affecting Google Chrome and Microsoft users, involving a deceptive pop-up that prompts users to execute malicious PowerShell scripts. This technique leverages social engineering tactics to trick users into copying and pasting the harmful code, leading to potential financial theft. The malware is typically distributed through malspam or web … Read more

Important VMware vulnerabilities allow for Remote Code Execution attacks – Latest news and analysis from Spiceworks

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Several critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in VMware software that could allow remote code execution attacks. These vulnerabilities were found in VMware vCenter Server, a centralized management tool for virtualized environments. The security flaws could potentially allow threat actors to gain control of systems, access sensitive information, and disrupt operations. The vulnerabilities affect versions 6.5, … Read more

Intel’s Xe Driver Gears Up for SR-IOV Support and Adds Lunar Lake Code in Linux 6.11

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Intel’s Xe Driver Gears Up for SR-IOV Support and Adds Lunar Lake Code in Linux 6.11

Intel has made progress in supporting Lunar Lake in the Linux kernel graphics driver, but the functionality is not fully connected yet. Lunar Lake will be the first generation to use the Intel Xe driver by default instead of the i915 Direct Rendering Manager driver. The goal is to have Lunar Lake support reach a … Read more

AI-enhanced Oracle Code Assist improves developers’ productivity and uniformity

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AI-enhanced Oracle Code Assist improves developers’ productivity and uniformity

In the Cloud Wars Minute, Kieron Allen discusses Oracle’s Code Assist, an AI assistant developed to enhance developers’ productivity and ensure consistency in coding for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Code Assist offers suggestions within the context of developers’ work to align with their organization’s coding practices. The aim is to improve code speed, consistency, and long-term … Read more

Attacks exploiting critical VMware vulnerabilities could lead to code execution and DOS attacks

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Attacks exploiting critical VMware vulnerabilities could lead to code execution and DOS attacks

VMware has released patches for critical vulnerabilities affecting its ESXi, Workstation, Cloud Foundation, and Fusion products. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious code on host systems from virtual machines, posing a significant security risk. One of the critical vulnerabilities is an out-of-bounds read/write issue affecting storage controllers on VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. … Read more

Preview of IBM WatsonX Code Assistant for Enterprise Java Applications

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Preview of IBM WatsonX Code Assistant for Enterprise Java Applications

IBM has unveiled a new Watsonx code assistant designed for enterprise Java applications at its annual Think conference. The AI-based wizard aims to streamline the Java application lifecycle by offering features such as code generation, code explanation, and test generation, leveraging IBM’s open-source LLM (large language models) technology. One of the key benefits of the … Read more

IBM shifts its focus to code generation using open-source Granite generative AI models

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IBM shifts its focus to code generation using open-source Granite generative AI models

IBM Corp. reaffirmed its commitment to advancing generative artificial intelligence by introducing updates to its Watsonx platform, including a new set of open source Granite models. The company also launched InstructLab, an initiative aimed at accelerating contributions from the open source community to enhance generative AI development. CEO Arvind Krishna emphasized the importance of open … Read more

“VCTA Explained: Building Your Foundation in VMware Technologies (Code Samples)”

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“VCTA Explained: Building Your Foundation in VMware Technologies (Code Samples)”

Sure, let’s dive into the world of VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) and explore the essentials of building your foundation in VMware Technologies, complete with some code samples. www.certmagic.com Understanding VCTA: The VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) is an entry-level certification designed for IT professionals who are new to VMware technologies. It serves as a … Read more

VMware fixes critical code execution flaw in vCenter Server

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VMware fixes critical code execution flaw in vCenter Server

VMware issued security updates to fix a critical vCenter Server vulnerability that can be exploited to gain remote code execution attacks on vulnerable servers. vCenter Server is the central management hub for VMware’s vSphere suite, and it helps administrators manage and monitor virtualized infrastructure. The vulnerability (CVE-2023-34048) was reported by Grigory Dorodnov of Trend Micro’s Zero … Read more