Security News

Several Critical Flaws Patched in Drupal Module (Threatpost)
2015-07-23 17:27

There are several critical vulnerabilities in a middleware layer used in Drupal, including both cross-site scripting and cross-site request forgery bugs, that can be exploited remotely. The...

WordPress Patches Critical XSS Vulnerability in All Builds (Threatpost)
2015-07-23 17:08

WordPress rolled out a new version of its content management system this morning that addresses a nasty cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could ultimately lead to site compromise.

Passwords are not treated as critical to security (Help Net Security)
2015-07-22 09:19

Considering the cyber world we live in, it’s time to ask whether passwords can still be considered a reliable security component – and if so, how should they be used? Look no further than Major League...

How gamers can help improve critical software security (Help Net Security)
2015-07-21 08:39

There's now a game where sophisticated gamers can help improve security of the country’s critical software. SRI International, in partnership with the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)...