Security News

SourceForge is hijacking popular accounts to distribute 3rd-party software (Help Net Security)
2015-06-03 12:10

Online source code repository SourceForge has apparently started taking over inactive accounts for popular software, and adding bundle-ware installers to the software packages. One of the first "vi...

Millions of WordPress sites risk hijacking due to flaw in default theme (Help Net Security)
2015-05-07 12:41

Guess what? Unless your site is hosted by one of 11 specific web hosts, it's time to patch your WordPress installation again! Netsparker researchers have recently unearthed a vulnerability affecti...

AirDroid Patches Web App Hijacking Vulnerability (Threatpost)
2015-04-15 13:53

Researchers at Bishop Fox disclose details on a patched authentication vulnerability in the AirDroid web application that could give attackers remote control over Android devices.

Malware peddlers exploit fear of Android Installer Hijacking bug (Help Net Security)
2015-04-08 09:13

The recently disclosed existence of the "Android Installer Hijacking" vulnerability is being exploited by malware and adware peddlers and online survey scammers, warns Trend Micro. The attackers do...