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Uber Announces Ramped Up Passenger Security
2018-09-05 18:35

Uber chief Dara Khosrowshahi said on Wednesday the smartphone-summoned ride service is reinforcing safeguards for passengers and their personal information. Features to be added to the app in the...

Google Rolls Out 40 Fixes with Chrome 69
2018-09-05 18:34

The official release of the version includes 40 fixes, seven of which are rated "High."

How to change the default sudo timeout
2018-09-05 18:26

Jack Wallen shows you how to change the default sudo timeout on your Linux machines, to make your administration a bit more efficient—and secure.

Here's how to change the default sudo timeout
2018-09-05 18:19

Jack Wallen shows you how to change the default sudo timeout on your Linux machines.

Card skimming malware found on thousands of Magento-based sites
2018-09-05 18:12

A card skimming operation has compromised 7339 Magento-based online stores, allowing the attackers to quietly slurp payment card info as it’s being entered by customers. Flagged in early August by...

Multiple Vulnerabilities Addressed in Opsview Monitor
2018-09-05 17:59

Opsview recently addressed a series of remote code-execution, command-execution and local privilege-escalation vulnerabilities in the Opsview Monitor. read more

Active Campaign Exploits Critical Apache Struts 2 Flaw in the Wild
2018-09-05 17:48

A Monero cryptomining script is spreading in an ongoing campaign using the recently disclosed critical remote command-execution flaw.

MEGA secure upload service gets its Chrome extension hacked
2018-09-05 17:07

A password-stealing version of MEGA's Chrome extension was served up on Google's webstore for about four hours - here's what to do.

The Vulnerability Disclosure Process: Still Broken
2018-09-05 17:03

Despite the advent to bug bounty programs and enlightened vendors, researchers still complain of abuse, threats and lawsuits.

Latest Version of Chrome Improves Password Management, Patches 40 Flaws
2018-09-05 16:13

Google this week celebrates 10 years of its Chrome web browser with the release of a new version that provides users with security improvements, new features, and patches for 40 vulnerabilities. read more