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Autopilot Rom-Com and Looping Nightmares: A Four-Film Review Roundup
entertainment1 day ago

Autopilot Rom-Com and Looping Nightmares: A Four-Film Review Roundup

Four new releases are reviewed: You, Me & Tuscany is buoyed by Halle Bailey but crippled by ugly visuals; Exit 8 creates an atmospheric loop-like mood yet drags; Hamlet as a modern London adaptation limps under busy camerawork and editing, despite Riz Ahmed's strong turn; Faces Of Death uses meta-horror to critique online content but doesn’t fully land. Overall, the round-up is mixed, with several high-potential ideas undercut by execution issues.

via AV Club|
#adaptation#entertainment#film-review
Flight-Ready Tuscany Rom-Com Delivers Cozy Escapism
entertainment1 day ago

Flight-Ready Tuscany Rom-Com Delivers Cozy Escapism

IndieWire’s review of You, Me & Tuscany describes Kat Coiro’s on-location romantic comedy as a soothing, if not especially surprising, plane-viewing option. Starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page, the film is praised for its charming performances and sun-drenched Tuscany visuals, but criticized for feeling familiar and light on depth, earning a C+ and positioning itself as a comfortable, easy watch for air travel rather than a standout entry.

via IndieWire|
#entertainment#film-review#halle-bailey
Halle Bailey Lights Up a Sunlit Tuscan Rom-Com
entertainment1 day ago

Halle Bailey Lights Up a Sunlit Tuscan Rom-Com

In You, Me & Tuscany, Halle Bailey shines as Anna in a picturesque but familiar rom-com set in a Tuscan vineyard. Directed by Kat Coiro and produced by Will Packer, the film follows an American who travels to Matteo’s Italian village after a chance encounter, where a family misunderstanding leads to a pretend engagement and a breezy romance with Matteo’s cousin Michael. The movie leans into tourism-y visuals, festival costumes, and light humor, giving Bailey a star-making showcase even as Page’s role remains toned-down and the script sticks to well-worn tropes. It’s pure escapist fantasy designed for crowd-pleasing charm rather than originality.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#halle-bailey#kat-coiro
Romcom's Columbine twist draws ire from victims' families
entertainment17 days ago

Romcom's Columbine twist draws ire from victims' families

Backlash grows over The Drama, a dark romantic comedy starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, after Zendaya’s character reveals she once planned a school shooting but backed out. Tom Mauser, whose son was killed in Columbine, calls the premise awful and worries it could normalise violence; Zendaya says the film blends genres and invites discussion after viewing. A24 has kept screenings limited and reviews are embargoed until March 31.

via The Guardian|
#backlash#columbine#entertainment
WinRAR ADS path-traversal flaw drives ongoing global intrusions
security2 months ago

WinRAR ADS path-traversal flaw drives ongoing global intrusions

Security researchers warn that WinRAR CVE-2025-8088, a high-severity path-traversal flaw abusing Alternate Data Streams to drop payloads, remains actively exploited by both state-backed groups and financially motivated criminals. The exploit chain hides malicious ADS inside decoy files and uses directory traversal to drop LNK/HTA/BAT/CMD payloads that execute on login. Actors such as RomCom/UNC4895, APT44, TEMP.Armageddon, Turla, and China-linked groups have used it for espionage and malware delivery, while criminals distribute RATs and info-stealers, with exploits marketed by underground actors. The activity underscores exploit commoditization and emphasizes the need to patch WinRAR promptly to mitigate ongoing risk.

via BleepingComputer|
#alternate-data-streams#cve-2025-8088#path-traversal
Russian Hackers Exploit WinRAR Zero-Day to Spread RomCom Malware
cybersecurity8 months ago

Russian Hackers Exploit WinRAR Zero-Day to Spread RomCom Malware

Russia-linked attackers exploited a high-severity WinRAR vulnerability (CVE-2025-8088) before it was patched, using targeted spearphishing campaigns against European and Canadian companies. The vulnerability involves a path-traversal flaw that was exploited via malicious archives containing ADSes, leading to malware deployment and backdoors like Mythic, SnipBot, and RustyClaw. Multiple threat groups, including RomCom and Paper Werewolf, have used this zero-day in targeted attacks, highlighting the importance of timely updates and vigilance.

via theregister.com|
#cve-2025-8088#cyberattacks#cybersecurity
Russian Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Flaws in Windows and Firefox
cybersecurity1 year ago

Russian Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Flaws in Windows and Firefox

A Russian state-sponsored group known as RomCom has been confirmed to exploit a zero-click cyber attack using two zero-day vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and Windows, with severity ratings of 9.8 and 8.8, respectively. This attack installs a backdoor on Windows systems, primarily targeting sectors in Europe and North America. The vulnerabilities have been patched, but organizations are urged to update their systems promptly to mitigate risks. RomCom, also known as Storm-0978, has been active since at least 2022, engaging in espionage and cybercrime operations.

via Forbes|
#cyber-attack#cybersecurity#firefox
Russian Hackers Exploit Firefox and Windows Zero-Days, Urgent Action Needed
technology1 year ago

Russian Hackers Exploit Firefox and Windows Zero-Days, Urgent Action Needed

Microsoft has issued a warning to 450 million Windows users to update their systems following the discovery of a critical vulnerability exploited by the RomCom cyber threat group. This vulnerability, now patched, allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on PCs through a combination of Windows and browser flaws. With Windows 10 support ending in 2025, Microsoft offers a $30 extension for an additional year, but many users will need to upgrade to Windows 11 or new hardware to maintain security. The situation is expected to impact PC sales, with a forecasted recovery in 2025.

via Forbes|
#cybersecurity#microsoft#pcsales
RomCom APT Targets Windows and Firefox with Zero-Day Exploits
technology1 year ago

RomCom APT Targets Windows and Firefox with Zero-Day Exploits

Microsoft has issued a warning to 450 million Windows users to update their systems following the discovery of a critical vulnerability exploited by the RomCom cyber threat group. The vulnerability, identified by ESET, involves a Windows flaw and a browser vulnerability that allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. While patches have been released, users on unsupported systems are at risk. Microsoft offers a $30 extension for Windows 10 support, but users are urged to upgrade to Windows 11 or update their hardware to maintain security.

via Forbes|
#cybersecurity#microsoft#romcom