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Windows Downdate flaw, Apple's updated fees, Intel microcode update + more!

Aug 10, 2024
A new Windows weakness threatens user security with "Downdate" attacks. Apple updates its fees for app linking in response to EU regulations. Intel rolls out a crucial microcode patch to stabilize CPUs. In quick bites, OpenAI's GPT-4 can impersonate voices, and there are hints about Steam OS beta improving installation options. A recently patched vulnerability impacts Mac and Linux systems, plus a quirky discussion on solving fusion energy challenges with mayonnaise!
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  • Windows is vulnerable to 'Downdate' attacks that could reverse vital security updates, raising significant security concerns.
  • Apple's revised App Store fees aimed at EU compliance have sparked criticism for prioritizing profits over genuine regulatory adherence.

Deep dives

Vulnerabilities in Windows and Apple's App Store Policies

Windows is currently facing two significant vulnerabilities that could enable hackers to downgrade the operating system, effectively reversing crucial security patches and replacing system files with older, vulnerable versions. This alarming discovery was made by researcher Alan Leviev and presented at major security conferences, prompting a response from Microsoft, although a fix has yet to be issued. Meanwhile, Apple has updated its App Store policies in an attempt to comply with new EU regulations. These changes allow developers to promote offers outside the App Store but also introduce a hefty fee structure, leading to criticism from industry leaders like Epic Games and Spotify, suggesting that Apple's measures may be more about maintaining profit than genuine compliance.

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