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Palo Alto Networks has released patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in "Operation Lunar Peek," a targeted cyberattack campaign. The critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-0012, is an authentication bypass flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative privileges via the PAN-OS management interface exposed to the internet.

The Biden administration has informed Congress of plans to cancel $4.65 billion of Ukraine's debt, according to a letter obtained by Bloomberg News. This move forgives half of a $9 billion loan provided as part of a $60 billion aid package approved in April.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google divest its Chrome browser to address its illegal monopoly in online search, as ruled by District Court Judge Amit Mehta.

Maurizio Cattelan’s viral artwork, Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall—has sold for $6.24 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. The sale, far exceeding the $1 to $1.5 million estimate, highlights the piece’s enduring cultural and financial impact since its $120,000 debut in 2019.

Rev Richard Coles, a former 80s pop star and member of The Communards, is a millionaire set to join I'm A Celebrity. Despite the show offering big payouts, he has already profited significantly from his music and TV career, including appearances on Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity MasterChef, and more.

Microsoft is bringing the full capabilities of Windows 11 to the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets starting December 2024, announced at Microsoft Ignite.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, as his commerce secretary. Lutnick, a key member of Trump’s transition team, was praised by Trump as “a dynamic force of Wall Street” in his announcement on Truth Social.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has introduced a new Venue Guide for Security Considerations to help venue operators enhance safety and implement effective security measures.

A recent Facebook malvertising campaign exploited Meta’s advertising platform to distribute malware disguised as a Bitwarden security update. Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender revealed that the campaign targeted business accounts, tricking users into installing malicious Chrome extensions.

Beyoncé will headline the halftime show during the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens NFL game on Christmas Day, announced by Netflix, marking their first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday.

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing declining sales and the collapse of a planned merger with JetBlue.

Bluesky, a Twitter-like platform for short-form updates, has experienced rapid growth, reaching 17 million users in just a week and topping Apple’s app store. Similarly, Threads, Meta's alternative to Twitter, gained 15 million users in November alone, signaling a surge in interest for new social platforms.