Security News > 2019 > February

Nvidia patches eight security flaws in graphics products
2019-02-27 12:10

Chip maker Nvidia has released a security update, fixing eight CVE flaws in its Windows and Linux graphics display drivers.

Researchers break e-signatures in 22 common PDF viewers
2019-02-27 12:01

Researchers have discovered a flaw in some PDF document viewers that allows new content to be added to documents without breaking the electronic signatures.

Police bust their own radio shop manager for dodgy software updates
2019-02-27 11:46

Police allege that he updated radios with fraudulent software from a radio enthusiast who allegedly hacked encrypted radios for drug cartels.

Before Elections, US Cut Russian Trolls' Internet Access
2019-02-27 11:18

Mindful of Escalation, American Spies Cautiously Spar with RussiaThe U.S. military curtailed the internet access of an infamous Russian trolling operation around the mid-term elections in November...

Cryptocurrency Miners Exploit Latest Drupal Flaw
2019-02-27 11:18

Patch Now to Block Remote Code Execution Exploits of Content Management SystemJust days after Drupal warned of a "highly critical" flaw in its web services modules, hackers came calling,...

Millions of utilities customers’ passwords stored in plain text
2019-02-27 11:16

Plain-text, unencrypted passwords were sent instead of having users reset them. There was no breach, the firm claims, but how would it know?

Sessions and events to check out at RSA Conference 2019
2019-02-27 11:09

RSA Conference 2019 takes place next week in San Francisco. Here’s a brief overview of what to check out while you’re at the conference. Read more about keynotes here. Not registered yet? Register...

The Role of Analytics in Protecting Healthcare Data Privacy and Security
2019-02-27 10:08

Halthcare companies face their biggest threats from malicious insiders that abuse their access privileges to view or exfiltrate PII and PHI.

Protect you and your biz by learning the tricks of cyber criminals' trade at SANS London in March
2019-02-27 08:02

Choose between 10 intensive training courses Promo However sophisticated computer systems become, skilled and determined cyber criminals manage to find endless new and more ingenious ways of...

'Thunderclap' Flaws Expose Computers to Attacks via Peripheral Devices
2019-02-27 07:20

Researchers have disclosed the details of an attack method that can allow a malicious actor to take control of a computer and gain access to sensitive data by connecting a specially crafted device...