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HPE patches eight flaws in StoreOnce platformAmong the flaws is a critical severity authentication bypassThere are no workarounds and users are advised to patch upHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has revealed patches for a number of dangerous flaws affecting its data backup and recovery solution, StoreOnce, including a critical-severity bug which allows threat actors to gain full access to the vulnerable system without user interaction.The bug is tracked as CVE-2025-37093, and is described as an authentication bypass flaw stemming from improper authentication handling. It has a severity score of 9.8/10 (critical) and could potentially be abused to compromise system integrity, allow threat actors to access sensitive data, and lead to different disruptions and availability issues.Crooks could use it to deploy ransomware, steal sensitive data, or move laterally throughout the target network.Eight flaws patchedIn HPE’s advisory, the company said all versions prior to 4.3.11 were vulnerable, and has urged users to update their software as soon as possible.There are no other mitigations or workarounds, so if you can’t update your instance immediately, it would be best to remove the product until you can patch it.The issues were reportedly discovered seven months ago but apparently no one abused it in the wild so far.In total, HPE patched eight flaws this time around. While the authentication bypass is the most severe one, others are potentially dangerous, as well.Here is a list of other seven flaws HPE fixed in version 4.3.11:CVE-2025-37089 – Remote Code ExecutionCVE-2025-37090 – Server-Side Request ForgeryCVE-2025-37091 – Remote Code ExecutionCVE-2025-37092 – Remote Code ExecutionCVE-2025-37094 – Directory Traversal Arbitrary File DeletionCVE-2025-37095 – Directory Traversal Information DisclosureCVE-2025-37096 – Remote Code ExecutionHPE StoreOnce is a disk-based backup and recovery system that uses data deduplication to reduce storage needs.It is usually used by enterprises, government agencies, and mid-sized businesses with complex IT environments.StoreOnce supports integration with other backup and enterprise software, such as HPE Data Protector, Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, and Microsoft Data Protection Manager. It also connects with cloud storage through HPE Cloud Bank Storage.Via BleepingComputerYou might also likeHPE reveals critical security bug affecting networking access pointsTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

Samsung has teased an 'Ultra' foldableIt sounds like this could launch soon, so we might see a Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra alongside the company's other 2025 foldablesExpect bigger screens, better cameras, and lots of AIThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is currently Samsung’s most expensive widely available phone, but this year the company might launch something even pricier than the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. That's right: Samsung has strongly hinted that a Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra is on the way.In a new post on its newsroom, Samsung talks about introducing an "Ultra-experience" with a foldable form factor, and while the company doesn’t get specific about when such a product might launch, it concludes by saying “the Ultra experience is ready to unfold”, which suggests it’s coming soon.That could mean we’ll see the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra launch alongside the standard Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, both of which are expected to land in July.The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)Bigger and betterBut what would a Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra entail? Samsung doesn’t get super specific here either, but it does mention “bigger screens, better cameras and new ways to connect and create,” as well as “industry-leading hardware, cutting-edge performance and seamless AI integration optimized for the foldable format.”And there’s a GIF included that shows the outline of a foldable phone, though the form factor appears much like that of the Galaxy Z Fold 6.However, while this all basically confirms that Samsung is working on an Ultra-level foldable, it’s possible that these features will instead come to the standard Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. After all, that’s rumored to have a new 200MP camera, bigger screens, and more power, so it could potentially be considered an ‘Ultra’ phone in itself.So, it could be that we’ll still see just one new Z Fold model this year, a product with Ultra-level upgrades that may or may not have 'Ultra' in its name.Alternatively, we might get both a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra – though in that case, it’s unclear whether all the previous Galaxy Z Fold 7 leaks we’ve seen are actually about that phone or whether some are about the Z Fold 7 Ultra instead.Either way, it seems likely that at least one of Samsung’s upcoming foldables will be a big upgrade on what we’ve seen before.You might also likeThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 will launch with Android 16The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 has been benchmarked, and the results are extremely disappointingThe Samsung Galaxy S26 could get a much-needed new camera

Polar's new fitness tracker is targeting users that want a slightly smaller footprintThe Grit X2 is intended to offer many of the features from the Grit X2 Pro at a lower price pointIt's packed with sensors, as well as offline map functionalityIt would be fair to say that many of the best fitness trackers right now are so comprehensive that it's tricky for anyone to break new ground.That means most devices launching in 2025 are evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, falling into one of two categories. They're either adding small tweaks to preceding models, creating more premium versions, or they work to lower the price where possible by slimming down to democratize the technology.Polar, a company well-versed in incremental improvements, has managed to go down both routes with its new Polar Grit X2. The latest rugged smartwatch is aiming to be more "affordable, durable, and compact" than the Polar Grit X2 Pro, and launches today, June 4 for £399 (around $540 / AU$835), in the UK and EU, with US and other regions to be added.A strong first impressionThe Polar Grit X2 offers a 1.28 inch AMOLED panel, smaller than the Grit X2 pro's 1.39-inch, with the same sapphire crystal glass and stainless steel bezel for durability. This watch will be ideal for Polar fans with smaller wrists, looking for a slimmer, lighter adventure companion.It meets military-grade 810H standards, meaning it should withstand "extreme temperatures, high altitudes, shock, and immersion" according to Polar.Polar has long been pushing its navigation features, and that's not changing here. The Grit X2 gains the Grit X2 Pro's full-color, offline topographic maps to help with getting from A to B, or finding your way back if you get off the path.This is particularly good as it slots within the same price point as this year's Garmin Instinct 3, an excellent adventure watch that's sadly missing full-color, topographical maps. Polar's managed to undercut Garmin here.Polar Elixir health monitoring technology(Image credit: Polar )Polar Elixir, the company's 'most advanced biosensing platform to date' includes a fourth-generation optical heart rate sensor, ECG, blood oxygen monitoring, and skin temperature updates, and the company says it'll be getting new features in lockstep with the Grit X2 Pro.“Outdoor sports are thriving like never before – and it's women who are leading that growth", Sander Werring, CEO of Polar Electro explained via press release."Yet the market still lacks well-designed outdoor watches that truly cater to those seeking a more compact fit. Too often, designs are bulky or lack essential features.""With the launch of Grit X2, we address this long-standing gap, delivering premium functionality in a streamlined design, built to move with a new generation of adventurers."You might also like...Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic reportedly certified – but no mention of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2Garmin's long-rumored Whoop-style screenless 'sleep band' will reportedly break cover soonI used the Garmin Instinct 3, Whoop MG, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and AllTrails all at once on a hike – here's how they compare

Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC cost £249 / $299 (about AU$520)Adaptive noise cancellation and THX Spatial Audio with head trackingUp to 60 hours listening time; Bluetooth 5.3 with LE AudioIf you're going to compete with the likes of Sony and Bose for the title of best ANC headphones, you need to bring your A game, and ideally a bag with a skull on it. And Skullcandy has done exactly that with its new Aviator 900 ANC headphones.Where rivals tend to offer a case, Skullcandy has gone for the more fashionable cross-body bag pictured below. And where rivals offer some form of spatial audio, Skullcandy's gone for THX Spatial Audio with head tracking.The bag feels like a genuinely useful and practical addition, while also being a more fashionable option, so it's maybe a win all round.These aren't the first Skullcandy Aviator headphones: the previous model, relreased in 2010, was something of a hit among celebrities and influencers. This new model takes the same retro aesthetic but brings it bang up to date.Where rivals offer a carrying case, Skullcandy has a bag with a skull on it (Image credit: Skullcandy)Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC: key features and pricingThe noise cancellation here is adaptive, with six microphones analyzing the audio around you, and with ANC on you can get a very respectable 50 hours of listening; with ANC off that rises to 60-plus hours. Rapid charging will give you four extra hours from a 10-minute charge.Bluetooth is 5.3 with LE Audio and multi-point pairing, and there's a low latency mode for gaming and watching video. Google Fast Pair and Google Finder are both supported.The Aviator 900 ANC headphones include personalized audio via Mimi, and they also come with three EQ presets and a customizable 5-band EQ. You can customize the button functions via the companion app, and there's Spotify Tap support for instant access to your Spotify tunes.These are Skullcandy's most premium headphones yet, we're told, but they're not priced too expensive: the list price is $299 / £249 / €299 / about AU$520.That puts them in competition with the Sony WH-1000XM5 and the Bose QuietComfort Headphones – though they're still less premium-priced than the $399 / £349 of the new Sony WH-1000XM6.We look forward to seeing if they can stand up to those headphones when it comes to performance – but when it comes to features and design, they're off to a good start.(Image credit: Skullcandy)You might also likeThe best noise cancelling headphones for all budgetsThe best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025, for all budgetsThe best over-ear headphones 2025 for all budgets, tested by us