Security News > 2019 > February

Another flaw found in macOS Mojave’s privacy protection
2019-02-13 15:16

Ever since Apple announced enhanced privacy protection for macOS Mojave 10.14 last September, a dedicated band of researchers has been poking away at it looking for security flaws. Embarrassingly...

Unpatched Apple macOS Hole Exposes Safari Browsing History
2019-02-13 15:15

There are no permission dialogues for apps in certain folders for macOS Mojave, which allows a malicious app to spy on browsing histories..

Evil USB O.MG Cable opens up Wi-Fi to remote attacks
2019-02-13 15:15

... and enables de-authenticaton attacks that could knock targeted systems off the Wi-Fi and onto one of these nefarious cables.

More developers are abusing Apple Developer Enterprise Program to distribute illicit apps
2019-02-13 14:54

Apple has less of an iron grip over iOS than first thought, as organizations are using the Developer Enterprise Program for apps that would not be allowed in the App Store.

SAP Patches Critical Vulnerability in HANA XSA
2019-02-13 14:52

SAP this week released its February 2019 set of security fixes, to address over a dozen vulnerabilities across its product portfolio, including a Hot News flaw in SAP HANA Extended Application...

Battling Big Breaches: Are We Getting Better?
2019-02-13 14:18

Bad News, Based on the 5 Biggest Breaches in the Past 5 YearsWhat if organizations' information security practices have gotten so good that they're finally repelling cybercriminals and...

Ep. 019 – Android holes, iOS screengrabbing and USB poo  [PODCAST]
2019-02-13 14:18

Here's the latest Naked Security podcast - enjoy!

Extensive 'Living Off the Land' Hides Stealthy Malware Campaign
2019-02-13 13:57

Researchers have detected a new, stealthy Astaroth trojan campaign emanating from and centered in Brazil, but spreading to parts of Europe. Named after 'the Great Duke of Hell' because of its use...

British and US militaries' drone swarm hackathon definitely isn't about army tech
2019-02-13 13:50

It's about fighting fires, not starting them, say defence bods The British military has commissioned a hackathon to develop drone swarms – while claiming that it's definitely not about developing...

Indictment: Hackers Charged With Making Threats to Schools
2019-02-13 13:45

Two computer hackers were charged with sending false shooting and bomb threats to hundreds of schools and other institutions in the U.S. and Britain, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. The men are...