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Security researcher finds a way to run code on Apple, PayPal, and Microsoft’s systems

The Verge

Security researcher Alex Birsan has found a security vulnerability that allowed him to run code on servers owned by Apple, Microsoft, PayPal, and over 30 other companies ( via Bleeping Computer ). Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. This is where Birsan found the exploit.

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Chances to Speak at O’Reilly Media’s Upcoming Conferences

CTOvision

Hear case studies, develop new skills, and share emerging best practices around cutting-edge science and new business fundamentals. As we shift to focusing on distributed systems, we’re moving away from web performance talks as part of the Velocity program. The deadline for submissions is April 4, 2017. link] cpc/66162.

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14 in-demand cloud roles companies are hiring for

CIO Business Intelligence

Following are the roles companies are most likely to have added to support their cloud investments, according to Foundry’s research. Cloud systems administrator Cloud systems administrators are charged with overseeing the general maintenance and management of cloud infrastructure.

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Cyberspies tap free tools to make powerful malware framework

Network World

The attack, analyzed by researchers from antivirus firm Bitdefender , shows that cyberespionage groups don't necessarily need to invest a lot of money in developing unique and powerful malware programs to achieve their goals.

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Eleven-year-old root flaw found and patched in the Linux kernel

Network World

Linux system administrators should be on the watch for kernel updates because they fix a local privilege escalation flaw that could lead to a full system compromise. It was discovered last week and was patched by the kernel developers on Friday.

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Microsoft's monthlong delay of patches may pose risks

Network World

"I was surprised to learn that Microsoft wants to postpone by a full month," said Carsten Eiram, the chief research officer at vulnerability intelligence firm Risk Based Security, via email. They are aware of vulnerabilities in their products and have developed fixes; those should always be made available to customers in a timely fashion."

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What is data science? Transforming data into value

CIO Business Intelligence

For most organizations, it is employed to transform data into value in the form of improved revenue, reduced costs, business agility, improved customer experience, the development of new products, and the like. A PhD proves a candidate is capable of doing deep research on a topic and disseminating information to others.

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