Security News

Cisco Won’t Patch Critical RV Wireless Router Vulnerability Until Q3 (Threatpost)
2016-06-16 13:00

Cisco said its RV wireless routers and firewalls are vulnerable to remote code execution at root level. A Q3 2016 firmware update will patch the flaw.

Like Macros Before It, Attackers Shifting to OLE to Spread Malware (Threatpost)
2016-06-16 12:00

Like macros before it, attackers have been placing malicious code alongside object linking and embedding (OLE) code, along with well-formatted text and images, to spread malware and ransomware.

Patched BadTunnel Windows Bug Has ‘Extensive’ Impact (Threatpost)
2016-06-15 19:23

Microsoft patched a NetBios Name Spoofing vulnerability on Patch Tuesday that impacts every version of Windows.

FBI: Email Scams Take $3.1 Billion Toll on Businesses (Threatpost)
2016-06-15 19:19

Business-related inbox scams are reaching epidemic levels with the total cost to business reaching a whopping $3.1 billion.

Underground Market Selling Cheap Access to Hacked Servers (Threatpost)
2016-06-15 17:35

Kaspersky Lab uncovers the xDedic marketplace, a trading forum selling access to hacked servers.

Telegram Calls Claims of Bug in Messaging Service Bogus (Threatpost)
2016-06-15 15:40

Researchers claim to have found a bug in the Telegram messaging service that can crash devices and run up wireless data charges.

Microsoft June Patch Tuesday Fixes 44 Vulnerabilities (Threatpost)
2016-06-14 20:27

Microsoft pushed out 16 bulletins on Tuesday, addressing 44 different vulnerabilities in its software, including Windows, Exchange Server, Office, Edge, and Internet Explorer.

Verizon Patches Serious Email Flaw That Left Millions Exposed (Threatpost)
2016-06-14 19:43

Verizon fixed a critical flaw in its Verizon.net messaging system that permitted users to hack the email settings of other customers and forward email to any email account.

DNC Hacked, Research on Trump Stolen (Threatpost)
2016-06-14 19:06

Two separate APT groups believed to have ties to the Russian government have been fingered in attacks against the Democratic National Committee.

Fix Coming for Flash Vulnerability Under Attack (Threatpost)
2016-06-14 16:59

Adobe is expected to this week patch a Flash Player vulnerability being exploited in targeted attacks.