Kaspersky has identified a vulnerability in the encryption of the Yanluowang ransomware, allowing victims to recover compromised files without relying on the attackers’ key. This flaw in the malware prompted Kaspersky to conduct a thorough analysis and subsequently offer a user-friendly solution in the form of a free decryption tool. Yanluowang malware, initially identified in October 2021, has been targeting large companies since August of the previous year, affecting victims in the US, Brazil, Turkey, as well as small organizations in Sweden and China. In a recent update provided by Kaspersky’s cyber-analysts, the Russian security agency outlined methods for restoring…

Flipkart Health+, the digital healthcare platform under Flipkart, has introduced the Flipkart Health+ app. After acquiring a majority stake in SastaSundar, an online pharmacy platform, in 2021, Flipkart has transformed it into Flipkart Health+. The platform’s goal is to cater to customers across 20,000 PIN codes in India, offering convenient access to quality medicines through the app. With a network of over 500 independent sellers, Flipkart Health+ collaborates with registered pharmacists for the validation of medical prescriptions. Currently available for download on Android, the app is anticipated to launch on iOS in the near future. Flipkart Health+ aims to facilitate…

Microsoft has introduced a new login option that allows Microsoft account holders to sign in without using a password. Instead, users can opt for alternatives such as the Microsoft Authenticator, Windows Hello, a security key, or a verification code. This passwordless sign-in feature is being extended to cover the entire suite of Microsoft applications. Microsoft, based in Redmond, Washington, has been advocating for passwordless sign-ins for several years. The initial introduction of passwordless sign-ins for Windows 10 in 2019 allowed users to replace their passwords with Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, or PIN for logging into their computers. In a recent…

GitHub Copilot has been introduced to simplify coding on the platform, serving as an “AI pair programmer” that provides suggestions for entire lines of code or functions based on your coding style and project context. Currently in a limited technical preview with restricted enrollment slots, GitHub Copilot is effective with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, and Go. The final version is expected to support a wider range of frameworks and languages. Nat Friedman, the CEO of GitHub, announced the launch of the technical preview of GitHub Copilot in a blog post. This AI-powered assistant is designed to enhance coding efficiency by…