Security News

Critical Linux bug opens systems to compromise (Help Net Security)
2016-11-15 20:30

Researchers from the Polytechnic University of Valencia have discovered a critical flaw that can allow attackers – both local and remote – to obtain root shell on affected Linux systems. So far,...

Critical MySQL Vulnerabilities Can Lead to Server Compromise (Threatpost)
2016-11-02 18:02

Critical vulnerabilities in MySQL and database servers MariaDB and PerconaDB can lead to arbitrary code execution, root privilege escalation, and server compromise.

Malicious JPEGs can compromise your iPhone (Help Net Security)
2016-10-27 16:21

A vulnerability in the iOS CoreGraphics component allows attackers to compromise iDevices by tricking victims into viewing a maliciously crafted JPEG file. The good news is that the existence of...

Don't Let A Lack of Resources Compromise Your Cyber Security (Forbes)
2016-10-25 15:11

Researchers Leverage Voicemail Flaw to Compromise Messaging Apps (SecurityWeek)
2016-10-25 01:26

53% of DDoS attacks result in additional compromise (Help Net Security)
2016-10-05 13:45

DDoS attack volume has remained consistently high and these attacks cause real damage to organizations, according to Neustar. The global response also affirms the prevalent use of DDoS attacks to...

Samsung Knox flaws open unpatched devices to compromise (Help Net Security)
2016-10-04 18:23

Researchers from Viral Security Group have discovered three vulnerabilities in Samsung Knox, a security platform that allows users to maintain separate identities for work and personal use, and is...

Majority of consumers fear compromise of their personal data, survey says (ZDNet)
2016-09-21 14:05

MySQL 0-day could lead to total system compromise (Help Net Security)
2016-09-12 19:17

Researcher Dawid Golunski has discovered multiple severe vulnerabilities affecting the popular open source database MySQL and its forks (e.g. MariaDB, Percona). One of these – CVE-2016-6662 – can...

Spammers modify sites’ core WordPress files for long-lasting compromise (Help Net Security)
2016-08-17 20:38

In their quest to compromise WordPress installations and prevent site owners from discovering it and cleaning up the website, blackhat SEO spammers have turned to modifying core WordPress files....