Security News

Brilliant Boston boffins blow big borehole in Bluetooth's ballyhooed barricades: MAC addy randomization broken
2019-07-12 20:31

Scrambling addresses can't always hide you from stalkers, say eggheads A team of US academics have proposed a simple method to defeat the Bluetooth LE standard's anti-tracking measures.…

Mac Zoom Web Server Allows for Remote Code Execution
2019-07-12 15:28

The web server that the Zoom Client installs on Macs can be abused to execute code remotely, security researchers have discovered.  read more

Apple Steps in: Removes Zoom Web Server From All Macs
2019-07-11 16:53

Apple on Wednesday released an update to remove the Zoom web server from all Macs, following controversy that it puts users’ security at risk.  read more

Wondering how to whack Zoom's dodgy hidden web server on your Mac? No worries, Apple's done it for you
2019-07-11 11:44

iGiant acts to protect users Apple has pushed a silent update to Macs, disabling the hidden web server installed by the popular Zoom web-conferencing software.…

Silent Mac update nukes dangerous webserver installed by Zoom
2019-07-10 23:50

Fix also requires users to confirm they want to join a Zoom conference.

Zoom flaw could force Mac users into meetings, expose video feed
2019-07-09 16:28

Its local web server reportedly also automatically reinstalls Zoom if a user removes the app and joins a meeting.

Zoom Zero-Day Bug Opens Mac Users to Webcam Hijacking
2019-07-09 15:35

The vulnerability can be exploited on a drive-by basis by a malicious website.

Anyone for unintended ChatRoulette? Zoom installs hidden Mac web server to allow auto-join video conferencing
2019-07-09 12:15

'A legitimate solution to a poor user experience' Updated Zoom Video Communications, whose web conferencing service is used by millions, is under fire for installing a hidden web server on Macs in...

Anyone for unintended Chat Roulette? Zoom installs hidden Mac web server to allow auto-join video conferencing
2019-07-09 12:15

'A legitimate solution to a poor user experience' Zoom Video Communications, whose web conferencing service is used by millions, is under fire for installing a hidden web server on Macs in order...

Flaw in Zoom Video Conferencing Software Lets Websites Hijack Mac Webcams
2019-07-09 06:33

If you use Zoom video conferencing software on your Mac computer—then beware—any website you're visiting in your web browser can turn on your device camera without your permission. Ironically,...