Security News

Attackers Use Steganography to Obfuscate PDF Exploits
2019-01-24 11:40

A recently discovered PDF exploit used steganography to hide malicious JavaScript code in images embedded in PDF files, according to exploit analysis firm EdgeSpot. read more

PewDiePie-spammers and whale-flingers exploit hole in Atlas game
2019-01-23 12:18

Last week hackers allegedly compromised an admin’s Steam account and used it to spawn planes, tanks, and whales in Atlas.

Websites Can Exploit Browser Extensions to Steal User Data
2019-01-21 16:56

Web applications can exploit browser extensions to access privileged capabilities and steal sensitive user information, including credentials, a researcher has discovered.  read more

Exploit for Recent Flash Zero-Day Added to Fallout Exploit Kit
2019-01-18 20:30

An updated version of the Fallout exploit kit recently emerged with an exploit for a recent Flash zero-day included in its arsenal, Malwarebytes Labs security researchers warn. read more

Prices for Zero-Day Exploits Are Rising
2019-01-17 12:33

Companies are willing to pay ever-increasing amounts for good zero-day exploits against hard-to-break computers and applications: On Monday, market-leading exploit broker Zerodium said it would...

Zerodium Offers to Buy Zero-Day Exploits at Higher Prices Than Ever
2019-01-08 12:03

Well, there's some good news for hackers and vulnerability hunters, though terrible news for tech manufacturers! Exploit vendor Zerodium is now willing to offer significantly higher payouts for...

Zerodium Offers $2 Million for iOS Hacks, $1 Million for Chat App Exploits
2019-01-08 07:16

Exploit acquisition firm Zerodium on Monday announced that it’s offering significantly higher payouts for many types of exploits, including up to $2 million for remote iOS jailbreaks and $1...

New Crypto-Mining Attacks Leverage NSA-Linked EternalBlue Exploit
2019-01-03 15:57

A new version of the NRSMiner is actively spreading in the southern region of Asia. The majority of detections (54%) have been found in Vietnam, followed by Iran (16%) and Malaysia (12%). The new...

Hacker Discloses New Unpatched Windows Zero-Day Exploit On Twitter
2018-12-20 16:03

A security researcher with Twitter alias SandboxEscaper today released proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a new zero-day vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Windows operating system....