Security News

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.

Serious TCP Bug in Linux Systems Allows Traffic Hijacking (Threatpost)
2016-08-10 16:55

A serious vulnerability in the TCP implementation in Linux systems can be used identify hosts communicating over the protocol and attack that traffic.