Security News > 2019 > May

Fix on the way for Google Chrome flaw allowing malicious websites to break back button
2019-05-08 17:46

Google Chrome users have complained for years about how browser handles history, allowing malicious websites to inhibit back button usage.

Google Patches Critical Remote Code-Execution Flaws in Android
2019-05-08 17:35

The Android security update patches 15 bugs, four rated critical, 10 rated high and one ranked moderate in severity.

Lax Telco Security Allows Mobile Phone Hijacking and Redirects
2019-05-08 17:14

A Q&A with Kaspersky Lab researcher David Jacoby examines a gaping hole in the telco customer-service process that allows adversaries to commandeer phone calls.

Cybercriminals Unleash MegaCortex Ransomware in Global Attack Campaign
2019-05-08 17:12

Sophos security researchers have observed a spike in the number of attacks featuring a new ransomware family called MegaCortex. read more

Researchers: Spies Exploit Microsoft Exchange Backdoor
2019-05-08 16:48

Turla Cyber Espionage Group's 5-Year Campaign Hit Three Targets, ESET WarnsA sophisticated nation-state spy network has quietly exploited a backdoor in Microsoft Exchange servers that gave...

Canadian Telecom Firm Freedom Mobile Exposed Customer Details
2019-05-08 16:44

Freedom Mobile, Canada's fourth largest mobile network operator, through a third-party service provider, exposed the details of many customers, including their payment card data. read more

WordPress 5.2 Brings New Security Features
2019-05-08 16:36

WordPress released version 5.2 of the popular content management system (CMS) this week, which includes new security and stability features.  Named “Jaco,” the update is already available in the...

Leaked NSA Hacking Tools
2019-05-08 16:30

In 2016, a hacker group calling itself the Shadow Brokers released a trove of 2013 NSA hacking tools and related documents. Most people believe it is a front for the Russian government. Since,...

Americans overestimate their online safety, despite putting forward little effort
2019-05-08 16:29

A survey of 10,000 Americans found that 90% believe they are doing enough to protect themselves online, though less than half are even doing the bare minimum.

Orange is at it again - buys SecureLink for an eye-watering €515m including debts
2019-05-08 16:15

French telco's cyber arm consumes second infosec specialist of 2019 Orange has snaffled Belgium-based security services outfit SecureLink for a whopping enterprise buy price of €515m.…