Security News

'Optionsbleed' Flaw Causes Apache to Leak Data
2017-09-20 09:52

A vulnerability found in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) can cause certain systems to leak potentially sensitive data in response to HTTP OPTIONS requests, a researcher warned. read more

Attackers Use Undocumented MS Office Feature to Leak System Profile Data
2017-09-18 20:33

An undocumented Microsoft Office feature allows for spying via specially crafted Word documents—no macros, exploits or any other active content needed.

Threat Report Says 1 in 50 iOS Apps Could Leak Data
2017-09-18 10:46

A new global threat report for the mobile ecosystem shows that iOS provides a bigger threat than is often perceived. While the insecurities of the Android operating system are well-documented, the...

Shadow Brokers Leaks Another Windows Hacking Tool Stolen from NSA’s Arsenal (The Hackers News)
2017-09-08 00:56

The Shadow Brokers, a notorious hacking group that leaked several hacking tools from the NSA, is once again making headlines for releasing another NSA exploit—but only to its "monthly dump...

Military Contractor’s Vendor Leaks Resumes in Misconfigured AWS S3 (Threatpost)
2017-09-05 16:16

Thousands of resumes and job applications from U.S. military veterans, law enforcement, and others were leaked by a recruiting vendor in an unsecured AWS S3 bucket.

Telnet Credential Leak Reinforces Bleak State of IoT Security (Threatpost)
2017-08-29 15:22

The disclosure and recent analysis of thousands of leaked telnet credentials paints a bleak picture of the state of IoT security.

Leak of >1,700 valid passwords could make the IoT mess much worse (ArsTechnica)
2017-08-25 19:40

List of unsecured devices lived in obscurity since June. Now, it's going mainstream.

Massive Government Data Leak in Sweden (Schneier on Security)
2017-08-24 11:30

Seems to be incompetence rather than malice, but a good example of the dangers of blindly trusting the cloud....

Russia-Linked Hackers Leak Football Doping Files (Security Week)
2017-08-23 12:55

A group of hackers believed to be operating out of Russia has leaked emails and medical records related to football (soccer) players who used illegal substances. read more

New Snowden Leak Exposes NSA's Spying Hub in Australia (The Hackers News)
2017-08-20 10:00

The new documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden has exposed a United States secretive facility located near a remote town in Australia's Northern Territory for covertly monitoring...