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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows up to XP SP2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-1218. The attack can be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to apply restrictive firewalling.

A Chinese cybersecurity company has been sanctioned by the U.S. for its role in facilitating attack

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows 2000 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function GetEnhMetaFilePaletteEntries of the component EMF File Handler. The manipulation leads to improper resource management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-0803. The attack can be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to replace the affected component with an alternative.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Microsoft Windows. This affects the function GetEnhMetaFilePaletteEntries of the component EMF File Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-0803. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Ken Palla on Lessons From U.K and Australia to Reduce Fraud and Scams
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's decision to file a lawsuit against Zelle is too late and too narrow to reduce scams, said Ken Palla, retired director with MUFG Bank. CFPB last month sued the operator of Zelle, as well as three banks for failing to protect consumers from fraud.

Developers Listed as Public Contact Points Targeted in Phishing Campaign
A supply chain attack that subverted legitimate Google Chrome browser extensions to inject data-stealing malware is more widespread than security researchers first suspected. So far researchers have identified 36 subverted extensions collectively used by 2.6 million people.

Integrity Technology Group Built Botnet for Chinese Hackers, US Treasury Says
The Department of Treasury blacklisted Integrity Technology Group, declaring transactions with the company to be off-limits for U.S. financial institutions and persons. The effect will likely have more symbolic than actual disruptive effect.

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The proposed settlement would amount to roughly $20 per Apple product that has Siri enabled, for each plaintiff.

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