Security News > 2019 > January

Can't unlock an Android phone? No problem, just take a Skype call: App allows passcode bypass
2019-01-03 23:03

Neat trick for spying spouses, bad bosses, other miscreants with hands on your mobe. A fix is available A newly disclosed vulnerability in Skype for Android could be exploited by miscreants to...

A Dozen Flaws in Popular Mac Clean-Up Software Allow Local Root Access
2019-01-03 21:50

All of the vulnerabilities arise from improper input validations.

How to create a security-focused work culture
2019-01-03 21:02

Learn how to beef up your company's cyberdefenses by training employees on cybersecurity policies and procedures, password management, and phishing.

Cybercriminals Hide Malware Commands in Malicious Memes
2019-01-03 20:58

Trend Micro security researchers have discovered a new piece of malware that receives commands via malicious memes its operators published on Twitter.

Miori IoT Botnet Targets Vulnerability in ThinkPHP
2019-01-03 20:57

A recent variant of the Mirai botnet is targeting a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the ThinkPHP framework, Trend Micro security researchers warn.

2018 Health Data Breach Tally: An Analysis
2019-01-03 20:48

Hacking Incidents Still Dominate, But Fewer Huge Incidents Than in Years PastMajor health data breaches added to the official federal tally in 2018 impacted more than twice as many individuals as...

Hope you're over that New Year's hangover – there's an Adobe PDF app patch to install
2019-01-03 20:20

Pair of critical flaws cleaned up in Acrobat, Reader Adobe has issued its first patch of the year, emitting fixes for a pair of high-risk vulnerabilities in Acrobat and Reader.…

Multiple Vulnerabilities Patched in CleanMyMac Utility
2019-01-03 20:14

Recently addressed vulnerabilities in the popular macOS cleanup application CleanMyMac X could allow attackers to modify the file system as root, Cisco Talos security researchers reveal. read more

LikeWars: How business leaders can prepare for this growing threat
2019-01-03 19:27

Authors of the book LikeWar detail how social media can be weaponized. Read the questions they recommend business leaders ask and answer in preparation for a LikeWar.

Apple Phone Phishing Scams Getting Better
2019-01-03 19:21

A new phone-based phishing scam that spoofs Apple Inc. is likely to fool quite a few people. It starts with an automated call that display's Apple's logo, address and real phone number, warning...