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Safeguarding Against Chrome Vulnerabilities By Shuaib S. Agaka
Technology tamfitronics By Shuaib S. AgakaRecently, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) issued an urgent alert regarding a critical security vulnerability found in the Google Chrome browser. The vulnerability known as CVE-2024-797, was recently discovered by Google and is reportedly being actively exploited by cyber attackers.CVE-2024-797, the name given to this vulnerability, is a “type” confusion flaw that affects Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. This engine, a crucial component of the browser, is responsible for interpreting and executing JavaScript code, a fundamental language for modern web applications. The vulnerability arises from the browser’s incorrect interpretation of data types, which can lead to memory corruption and potentially allow attackers to execute malicious code.The consequences of this vulnerability are severe. If exploited, it could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, install malware, or even...
Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition
Top Stories Tamfitronics HINCKLEY, Minn. (AP) — At summertime social powwows and spiritual ceremonies throughout the Upper Midwest, Native Americans are gathering around singers seated at big, resonant drums to dance, celebrate and connect with their ancestral culture.“I grew up singing my entire life, and I was always taught that dewe’igan is the heartbeat of our people,” said Jakob Wilson, 19, using the Ojibwe term for drum that’s rooted in the words for heart and sound. “The absolute power and feeling that comes off of the drum and the singers around it is incredible.”Wilson has led the drum group at Hinckley-Finlayson High School. In 2023, Wilson’s senior year, they were invited to drum and sing at graduation. But this year, when his younger sister Kaiya graduated, the school board barred them from performing at the...
