Security News

May Patch Tuesday Fixes Two Bugs Under Active Attack
2018-05-08 20:42

In total, Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday roundup included 68 security patches, with 21 listed as critical, 45 rated important and two listed low in severity.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2018 Edition
2018-05-08 20:38

Microsoft today released a bundle of security updates to fix at least 67 holes in its various Windows operating systems and related software, including one dangerous flaw that Microsoft warns is...

Unofficial Patch Released for Zero-Days Affecting Dasan Routers
2018-05-08 15:39

An unofficial patch has been released for the zero-day vulnerabilities affecting a large number of routers made by South Korea-based Dasan Networks. read more

That Drupal bug you were told to patch weeks ago? Cryptominers hope you haven't bothered
2018-05-07 19:20

Cryptocoin malware outfit takes aim at 'Drupalgeddon' bug A set of high-severity vulnerabilities in Drupal that were disclosed last month are now the target of widespread attacks by a malware campaign.…

May 2018 Patch Tuesday forecast: Where are the flowers?
2018-05-07 11:30

The wintry weather doesn’t want to give up its hold on us here in the US. The extended cold has kept the spring flowers from blooming, dragging out the winter blues. It doesn’t look any better in...

Security pros: Get ready to patch for 8 new Spectre-related vulnerabilities soon
2018-05-04 12:04

A German IT magazine reported that the vulnerabilities will be disclosed in the immediate future, but patches are coming in May and August.

Half a million pacemakers need a security patch
2018-05-04 11:13

The devices are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks and at risk of sudden battery loss.

Meltdown Patch in Windows 10 Can Be Bypassed
2018-05-04 05:09

A researcher has discovered that a mitigation implemented by Microsoft in Windows 10 for the Meltdown vulnerability can be bypassed. The tech giant says it’s working on an update. According to...

Hackers can bypass Windows Meltdown patch, and early builds may be at risk
2018-05-03 16:12

Microsoft's Spectre/Meltdown patches for Windows 10 could be completely bypassed, and only users with the April 2018 Update are protected.

Using Docker and Windows Server Containers? There's a patch for that
2018-05-03 13:52

Remote code execution vuln found lurking in Microsoft's open-sourced shim Microsoft has emitted a patch to fix a critical vulnerability in a wrapper used to launch Windows Server Containers from Go.…