Security News

Hijacking Windows user sessions with built-in command line tools (Help Net Security)
2017-03-20 18:45

Did you know that by using built-in command line tools, any user with system rights and permissions (usually a local administrator) can hijack the session of any logged-in Windows user without...

Attacks On MongoDB Rise As Hijackings Continue (Threatpost)
2017-01-05 19:53

Open MongoDB databases are being targeted by criminals who are deleting the contents and asking for a ransom.

Android Trojan Switcher Infects Routers via DNS Hijacking (Threatpost)
2016-12-28 09:00

A new Android Trojan, Switcher, uses victims' devices to infect WiFi routers and funnel users of the network to malicious sites.

Critical flaw opens Netgear routers to hijacking (Help Net Security)
2016-12-12 15:16

Several Netgear router models can be easily hijacked by remote, unauthenticated attackers, CERT/CC has warned on Friday. The vulnerability that allows this takeover can be exploited by simply...

OAuth 2.0 Hack Exposes 1 Billion Mobile Apps to Account Hijacking (Threatpost)
2016-11-10 14:41

Mobile app developers need to be aware of improper OAuth 2.0 implementations that have put one billion mobile apps at risk to takeover.