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📺 How to Watch the MLB All-Star Game & Home Run Derby Without Cable

With cable bills skyrocketing, many fans are looking for ways to stream the MLB All-Star Game (July 16) and Home Run Derby (July 15) without breaking the bank. Here’s how:

🏟️ Home Run Derby (ESPN/ESPN+)

  • Cable Subscribers: Tune in to ESPN.
  • Cord-Cutters:
    • ESPN+ ($12/month) – No free trial available.
    • Live TV Streaming Services (Free trials possible):
      • YouTube TV
      • Hulu + Live TV
      • Fubo
      • DirecTV Stream
      • Sling TV

⭐ All-Star Game (Fox – Free Over-the-Air!)

  • Digital Antenna: If you live near a major city, an indoor antenna may work.
  • Outdoor Antenna: Better for rural areas (even attic installations can work).
  • Streaming Option: Fox is available on most live TV services (see above).

💡 Pro Tip: If your HOA restricts outdoor antennas, try a temporary setup (just bring it in afterward!).

⚠️ Urgent: Microsoft & Adobe Patch Tuesday Updates

Microsoft just dropped a massive security update with 130+ vulnerabilities, including 10 critical flaws—one already being exploited. Here’s what you must patch immediately:

🔴 Microsoft’s Biggest Threats

  1. SPNEGO Remote Code Execution (CVE-2024-38053)
    • Hackers can take over systems without user interaction.
    • Rated "wormable"—could spread like ransomware.
  2. SQL Server Vulnerability (CVE-2024-35264)
    • Attackers can execute malicious queries and escape into the host system.
  3. SharePoint RCE (CVE-2024-38060)
    • Exploited at Pwn2Own Berlin—$100K bounty paid to hackers who found it.
  4. Microsoft Office Preview Pane Exploit
    • Malicious files can run code just by previewing them in Outlook/Word.

🚨 Action Step: Update Windows NOW (Settings > Windows Update).

🎨 Adobe’s Critical Patches (60+ Fixes)

  • ColdFusion (Priority 1 Update) – 5 critical flaws.
  • FrameMaker & Illustrator – Multiple code execution risks.

🔄 Auto-update Adobe apps (Creative Cloud > Preferences > Updates).

🛡️ Cybersecurity Alert: Latest Threats

Hackers are getting sneakier. Here’s what’s trending:

1. Info-Stealers-as-a-Service (156% Increase!)

  • Hackers can rent malware kits for $2,300/month to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks up 60%—watch for fake invoices!

2. Malicious Chrome Extensions (1.7M+ Downloads)

  • Fake VPNs, color pickers, and emoji tools secretly steal browsing data.
  • Fix: Delete suspicious extensions & clear cache.

3. Car Hacking via Bluetooth ("Perfect Blue")

  • Flaws in Mercedes, VW, and Skoda infotainment systems let hackers track location & mic access.
  • Patch your car’s firmware if available.

4. macOS "AMOS" Malware

  • Fake apps (posing as Spectrum, Homebrew) install persistent backdoors.
  • Only download from trusted sources!

5. Ransomware Hits Ingram Micro

  • The IT giant was attacked by Black Basta gang via compromised VPN credentials.
  • Lesson: Use strong passwords + MFA on all business accounts.

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🖥️ Gaming PC Fixes:

✔ Check minimum/recommended specs for the game.

✔ Upgrade your GPU if needed (some cards cost more than a whole PC!).

✔ Ensure power supply can handle upgrades (or risk crashes).

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