August 16, 2016
Cerber ransomware earns $2.3M with 0.3% response rate
Galaxy Note 7 catches the eye and more
August 16, 2016
New Point-of-Sale Malware Campaign hits 20 Hotels in US
August 16, 2016
VeraCrypt security audit: Four PGP-encoded emails VANISH
August 16, 2016
Why security is a transversal issue for video games development
How many times in the field of software development have we heard that safety must be considered from the outset to the release – and subsequent maintenance – of the app or program in question? Hundreds, right? Fortunately, developers have understood this fundamental concept for programming, especially those who write code for operating systems or […]
August 16, 2016
The World Series of Hacking-without humans
August 16, 2016
A New Wireless Hack Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens
August 16, 2016
How 3 fintech startups are shaking up security
August 16, 2016
6 security advances worth celebrating
In the spirit of the Olympics, it’s time to celebrate our hard-won computer security defense advancements. Given the endless stream of news about embarrassing hacks and data breaches, I can see why you might be skeptical. The fact is tens of millions of computers are currently exploited, nearly every company is owned, and those that […]
August 16, 2016
A simple way to kill off Twitter trolls
August 16, 2016
White hat pops Windows User Account Control with log viewer data
August 16, 2016
Brisbane council loses $500k to scammers
August 16, 2016
Researchers crack homomorphic encryption
August 16, 2016
Discovered: August 16, 2016 Updated: August 16, 2016 3:24:49 PM Type: Trojan Infection Length: Varies Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP Antivirus Protection Dates Initial Rapid Release version August 16, 2016 revision 007 Latest Rapid […]
August 16, 2016
TCP Flaw in Linux Extends to 80 Percent of Android Devices
August 15, 2016
Hackers Claim Stealing NSA Hacking Tools; Selling Them Online
August 15, 2016
Latest Windows UAC Bypass Permits Code Execution
August 15, 2016
Google AdSense abused to distribute Android spyware
August 15, 2016
Debian: 3648-1: wireshark: Summary Posted by Anthony Pell Security Report Summary – ————————————————————————- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3648-1 security@debian.org https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff August 12, 2016 https://www.debian.org/security/faq – ————————————————————————- Package : wireshark CVE ID : CVE-2016-6504 CVE-2016-6505 CVE-2016-6506 CVE-2016-6507 CVE-2016-6508 CVE-2016-6509 CVE-2016-6510 CVE-2016-6511 Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in the dissectors for NDS, PacketBB, WSP, MMSE, RLC, […]
August 15, 2016
Red Hat: 2016:1613-01: php: Moderate Advisory Posted by Anthony Pell An update for php is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Moderate. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: […]
August 15, 2016
Red Hat: 2016:1610-01: php54-php: Moderate Advisory Posted by Anthony Pell An update for php54-php is now available for Red Hat Software Collections. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Moderate. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Moderate: […]
August 15, 2016
Red Hat: 2016:1612-01: rh-php56-php: Moderate Advisory Posted by Anthony Pell An update for rh-php56-php is now available for Red Hat Software Collections. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Moderate: rh-php56-php security update Advisory ID: RHSA-2016:1612-01 Product: Red Hat Software Collections […]
August 15, 2016
Red Hat: 2016:1606-01: qemu-kvm: Moderate Advisory Posted by Anthony Pell An update for qemu-kvm is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Moderate. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: […]
August 15, 2016
Red Hat: 2016:1611-01: php55-php: Moderate Advisory Posted by Anthony Pell An update for php55-php is now available for Red Hat Software Collections. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Moderate. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Moderate: […]
August 15, 2016
Red Hat: 2016:1609-01: php: Moderate Advisory Posted by Anthony Pell An update for php is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Moderate. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: […]
August 15, 2016
Debian: 3647-1: icedove: Summary Posted by Anthony Pell Security Report Summary – ————————————————————————- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3647-1 security@debian.org https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff August 11, 2016 https://www.debian.org/security/faq – ————————————————————————- Package : icedove CVE ID : CVE-2016-2818 Multiple security issues have been found in Icedove, Debian’s version of the Mozilla Thunderbird mail client: Multiple memory safety errors […]
August 15, 2016
Red Hat: 2016:1605-01: Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise: Moderate Advisory Posted by Anthony Pell An update is now available for Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.1 and Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.2. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Moderate: Red Hat OpenShift […]
August 15, 2016
Red Hat: 2016:1603-01: mariadb55-mariadb: Important Advisory Posted by Anthony Pell An update for mariadb55-mariadb is now available for Red Hat Software Collections. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Important: mariadb55-mariadb security update Advisory ID: RHSA-2016:1603-01 Product: Red Hat Software Collections […]
August 15, 2016
An update for mariadb is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Important: mariadb security update Advisory ID: RHSA-2016:1602-01 Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux […]
August 15, 2016
Red Hat: 2016:1604-01: rh-mariadb100-mariadb: Important Advisory Posted by Anthony Pell An update for rh-mariadb100-mariadb is now available for Red Hat Software Collections. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…] ===================================================================== Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Important: rh-mariadb100-mariadb security update Advisory ID: RHSA-2016:1604-01 Product: Red Hat Software Collections […]
August 15, 2016
Trojan.Ransomcrypt.BG is a Trojan horse that encrypts files on the compromised computer and asks for payment to decrypt the files. Symantec Security Response is currently investigating this threat and will post more information as it becomes available.
August 15, 2016
Westin, Marriott, Sheraton Hotels Hit By Payment Card Malware
August 15, 2016
Pokémon Go Exploitation Saga Continues; Beware of New Ransomware
August 15, 2016
Cisco security crew uncovers bug in industrial control kit
August 15, 2016
Tor users in the States were hacked by Australian authorities
August 15, 2016
Facebook VP Adam Mosseri’s Twitter Account Hacked by OurMine
August 15, 2016
Organizations can learn from Apple’s bug bounty approach
August 15, 2016
Machine learning offers new hope against cyber attacks
August 15, 2016
Someone seems to be trying to spy on VeraCrypt’s security audit
August 15, 2016
Respect: Windows 10 security impresses hackers
August 15, 2016
IT snafu takes down Action Fraud’s web crime reporting form
August 15, 2016
QuadRooter: Unfortunately, you can’t have it patched for now
Soon after the discovery of the QuadRooter vulnerability, a remedy appeared on the Google Play app store. Unfortunately, neither of the two apps named “Fix Patch QuadRooter” by Kiwiapps Ltd. would patch the Android system. Already pulled from Google Play on ESET’s notice, these apps were malicious, serving their victims with unwanted ads. On top […]
August 15, 2016
Russian sports doping whistleblower fears for safety after hack
August 15, 2016
POS malware stings 20 US hotels
August 15, 2016
Air gap breached by disk drive noise
August 15, 2016
Forensics tool nabs data from Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp
August 15, 2016
Discovered: August 15, 2016 Updated: August 15, 2016 1:41:02 PM Type: Trojan Infection Length: Varies Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows XP Antivirus Protection Dates Initial Rapid Release version August 15, 2016 revision 007 Latest Rapid Release version August 15, 2016 revision 007 Initial […]
August 15, 2016
Discovered: August 15, 2016 Updated: August 15, 2016 1:31:54 PM Type: Trojan Infection Length: 274,432 bytes Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP Trojan.Zombrari is a Trojan horse that modifies the primary DNS server settings on […]
August 15, 2016
Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in the dissectors for NDS, PacketBB, WSP, MMSE, RLC, LDSS, RLC and OpenFlow, which could result in denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code. For the stable distribution (jessie), these problems have been fixed in version 1.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u8. For the testing distribution (stretch), these problems have been fixed in version […]
August 13, 2016
Multiple security issues have been found in Icedove, Debian’s version of the Mozilla Thunderbird mail client: Multiple memory safety errors may lead to the execution of arbitrary code or denial of service. For the stable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in version 1:45.2.0-1~deb8u1. For the testing distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed […]
August 13, 2016
EU Struggles to Determine Growing Cost of Cyberattacks
August 12, 2016
DIY bank account raiding trojan kit touted in dark web dive bars
August 12, 2016
Undocumented SNMP String Exposes Rockwell PLCs to Remote Attacks
August 12, 2016
Academics Devise New Way to Steal Data from Air-Gapped Computers
August 12, 2016
How to protect yourself from mobile ID theft
August 12, 2016
Key Fob Hack Allows Attackers To Unlock Millions Of Cars
August 12, 2016
Millions of Volkswagens can be broken into with a wireless hack
August 12, 2016
EU-US Privacy Shield launches: Key points to this agreement
There has been a lot riding on this divisive and complicated agreement, which is why it has taken over two and a half years for all the involved parties to iron out all the details. As of July 12th, the new framework was officially adopted and put into effect. The EU-US Privacy Shield, as it […]
August 12, 2016
AWS to enterprises: Bring your own encryption
August 12, 2016
Hacked Instagram accounts seducing users with adult dating spam
August 12, 2016
Meet DDoSCoin, the cryptocurrency that pays when you p0wn
August 12, 2016
Instagram Accounts Getting Hacked; Spreading Adult Content
August 11, 2016
Risk High Date Discovered August 9, 2016 Description Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge are prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability due to a use-after-free error. Specifically, this issue occur within the ‘CAnchor’ object. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to view a specially crafted web page. Attackers can exploit this issue […]
August 11, 2016
Risk High Date Discovered August 9, 2016 Description Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability that occurs in the Windows kernel. A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode with elevated privileges. Technologies Affected Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 […]
August 11, 2016
New Gmail Alerts Warn of Unauthenticated Senders
August 11, 2016
Why Anonymous Should Spy on ISIS Forums Rather than DDoSing Them
August 11, 2016
Microsoft Mistakenly Leaks Secure Boot Key
August 11, 2016
Bluetooth Hack Leaves Many Smart Locks, IoT Devices Vulnerable
August 11, 2016
Google Says ‘a bug’ removed West Bank and Gaza from the map
August 11, 2016
Imperva under pressure to find buyer after disappointing results
August 11, 2016
A new $500,000 iOS bug bounty beats Apple’s offer
August 11, 2016
Developers need secure coding environments
August 11, 2016
Secure Boot proves insecurity of backdoors
August 11, 2016
Want secure code? Give devs the right tools
August 11, 2016
QuadRooter vulnerabilities leaves 900 million Android devices at risk of attack
Over 900 million Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to cyberattacks, as they contain a set of four vulnerabilities dubbed QuadRooter. These flaws were found in devices that use Qualcomm chipsets, Check Point revealed at this year’s DEF CON 24 Hacking Conference in Las Vegas. It stated that if any of the four vulnerabilities are […]
August 11, 2016
Linux malware? That’ll never happen. Ok, just this once then
August 11, 2016