Security News

Dear sysadmins: Patch Webmin now – zero-day exploit emerges for potential hijack hole in server control panel
2019-08-19 20:28

Flawed code traced to home build system, vulnerability can be attacked in certain configs The maintainers of Webmin – an open-source application for system administration tasks on Unix-flavored...

DEF CON 2019: New Class of SQLite Exploits Open Door to iPhone Hack
2019-08-10 21:00

Researchers exploit a SQLite memory corruption issue outside of a browser.

New 'Lord' Exploit Kit Emerges
2019-08-06 18:10

A newly identified exploit kit is targeting vulnerable versions of Adobe's Flash Player, Malwarebytes security researchers say. read more

Microsoft Lab Offers $300K For Working Azure Exploits
2019-08-05 16:00

Microsoft says its Azure Security Lab will allow researchers to attack its cloud environment in a customer-safe way.

Hackers exploit SMS gateways to text millions of US numbers
2019-08-05 14:18

Receive any strange SMS text messages recently? If you live in the US, there’s a small chance you might have received an SMS with the following text in the last few days from someone called...

Android exploit code emerges, ransomware goes south, Citrix calls off hack probe, and more
2019-07-29 14:09

Plus: RobinHood admits to password gaffe Roundup Here's a quick summary of what's been happening in the infosec world lately, beyond what we've already reported.…

BlueKeep guides make imminent public exploit more likely
2019-07-26 11:40

A public exploit for Microsoft's BlueKeep vulnerability is just days away. In fact, for those with deep pockets, it's already here.

With more hints dropped online on how to exploit BlueKeep, you've patched that Windows RDP flaw, right?
2019-07-24 01:39

Someone just revealed the tricky kernel heap spray part Vital clues on how to exploit the notorious Windows RDP bug, aka CVE-2019-0708 aka BlueKeep, and hijack vulnerable boxes, emerged online this week.…

Your biz won't be hacked by a super-leet exploit. It'll be Bob in sales opening a dodgy email
2019-07-19 13:00

Or Sam connecting a vulnerable dev box to production. Here's your gentle guide to risks and threats menacing your IT Backgrounder The good news for enterprise security is that the number of...

US Cyber Command Warns of Outlook Vulnerability Exploits
2019-07-03 17:18

Researchers Say Attackers Could Have Ties to Iranian-Backed APT GroupThe U.S. Cyber Command has issued a warning that attackers are attempting to exploit an older vulnerability in Microsoft...