Security News > 2019 > May

Siemens Addresses Vulnerabilities in LOGO, SINAMICS Products
2019-05-14 14:06

The May 2019 Patch Tuesday advisories from Siemens address over a dozen vulnerabilities, including serious flaws affecting the company’s LOGO and SINAMICS Perfect Harmony products. read more

How to securely delete files in Linux with srm
2019-05-14 14:00

Don't entrust the deletion of sensitive data to the standard tools. Install this handy data wipe command for a more secure removal.

WhatsApp Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Spyware Attacks
2019-05-14 12:58

WhatsApp has patched a vulnerability that allowed attackers to install spyware on victims' phones.

Attackers Exploit WhatsApp Flaw to Auto-Install Spyware
2019-05-14 12:33

Immediate App Updating Required to Protect Apple and Android Device UsersFacebook is warning users of its WhatsApp messaging app to update immediately to fix a flaw that is being used to remotely...

Hackers Add Security Software Removal to Banload Banking Malware
2019-05-14 12:15

There are two primary characteristics of the Brazilian hacking scene: a focus on Brazil, and the adaptability of the hackers. Very strict money laws make trans-border money movement difficult,...

Cynet: An Autonomous Security Platform for Any Size Organization
2019-05-14 12:00

Cynet protects the entire internal environment – including hosts, files, users and the network.

Apple May 2019 security updates fix numerous issues
2019-05-14 11:54

Another month, another batch of Apple security updates that users of the firm’s computers, phones, tablets, streaming devices and smart watches will be prompted to implement. Flaws fixed in most...

Update WhatsApp now! One call could give spies access to your phone
2019-05-14 11:51

A WhatsApp zero-day has allowed an “advanced cyber actor” to successfully install spyware on victims' phones with no more than a phone call.

Cryptanalysis of SIMON-32/64
2019-05-14 11:11

A weird paper was posted on the Cryptology ePrint Archive (working link is via the Wayback Machine), claiming an attack against the NSA-designed cipher SIMON. You can read some commentary about it...

White label SOS panic buttons can be hacked via SMS
2019-05-14 10:44

A Chinese white-label panic alarm used by elderly and vulnerable people can be remotely controlled by sending it simple SMS commands.