Security News

Zero-Day Remote 'Root' Exploit Disclosed In AT&T DirecTV WVB Devices
2017-12-14 09:33

Security researchers have publicly disclosed an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in the firmware of AT&T DirecTV WVB kit after trying to get the device manufacturer to patch this easy-to-exploit...

Week in review: DevOps security, macOS root password bug, and the evil of vanity metrics
2017-12-04 03:45

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Stealthy in-browser cryptomining continues even after you close window Hackers are testing new ways for keeping...

Patch for macOS Root Access Flaw Breaks File Sharing
2017-11-30 06:41

The patch released by Apple on Wednesday for a critical root access vulnerability affecting macOS High Sierra appears to break the operating system’s file sharing functionality in some cases. The...

Apple Patches Critical Root Access Flaw in macOS
2017-11-29 17:05

Apple has released a security update for macOS High Sierra in an effort to patch a critical authentication bypass vulnerability that can be easily exploited to gain root access to a system. read more

Critical macOS High Sierra bug allows easy root access
2017-11-29 15:10

If you’re using a Mac, and are running macOS High Sierra, drop everything that you’re doing and go and set/change the computer’s root password. Why? What’s happening? Turkish software developer...

macOS Bug Allows Root Access With No Password
2017-11-29 05:42

macOS High Sierra is plagued by a bug that can be exploited to gain root access to a machine by leaving the password field blank. Apple is expected to quickly release a patch, especially since...

macOS High Sierra Bug Lets Anyone Gain Root Access Without a Password
2017-11-28 22:24

If you own a Mac computer and run the latest version of Apple's operating system, macOS High Sierra, then you need to be extra careful with your computer. A serious, yet stupid vulnerability has...

Debugging Tool Left on OnePlus Phones, Enables Root Access
2017-11-14 19:21

Phone maker OnePlus is being blasted for leaving a developer debugging app on its handsets allowing phones to be rooted by an attacker with physical access to the device.

OnePlus Left A Backdoor That Allows Root Access Without Unlocking Bootloader
2017-11-14 01:14

Another terrible news for OnePlus users. Just over a month after OnePlus was caught collecting personally identifiable information on its users, the Chinese smartphone company has been found...

Savitech Audio Drivers Caught Installing Root Certificate
2017-11-03 10:24

Savitech drivers used by several companies that provide specialized audio products expose computers to hacker attacks by installing a new root certificate into the Trusted Root Certification...