Security News

Hard-Coded Password Found in Lenovo File-Sharing App (Threatpost)
2016-01-25 15:53

Lenovo's SHAREit file-sharing app for Windows and Android has been patched against vulnerabilities that put private data at risk.

‘Deliberate’ Backdoor Removed From Secure Conferencing Gear (Threatpost)
2016-01-22 20:34

AMX, a provider of audio-visual conferencing gear used in sensitive government and military locations, has removed a “deliberate” backdoor in one of its central controller system products.

Threatpost News Wrap, January 22, 2016 (Threatpost)
2016-01-22 14:00

Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the week in news, including the Linux zero day--how it was patched in Android, Twitter users who are still looking for answers, and bot fraud.

Apple Fixes Cookie Theft Bug in iOS 9.2.1 (Threatpost)
2016-01-21 17:30

Apple addressed a nasty bug that lingered in the wild for nearly three years and could have let an attacker steal cookies and impersonate victims.

Google Challenges Number of Android Devices Affected by Linux Flaw (Threatpost)
2016-01-21 16:45

Google has patched Android against a critical Linux kernel vulnerability, and said the number of affected Android devices has been exaggerated.

HD Moore To Build New Venture Capital Firm (Threatpost)
2016-01-21 15:43

Metasploit creator HD Moore announced he’s leaving Rapid7 at the end of the month for a new venture capital opportunity.

Google Challenges Number of Android Devices Affected by Linux Flaw (Threatpost)
2016-01-21 13:10

Google has patched Android against a critical Linux kernel vulnerability, and said the number of affected Android devices has been exaggerated.

Asacub Transitions from Spyware to Banking Malware (Threatpost)
2016-01-21 11:55

Asacub, once thought just to be spyware, appears to have completed its transition into mobile banking malware, a researcher at Kaspersky Lab claims.

Oracle Releases Record Number of Security Patches (Threatpost)
2016-01-20 19:32

Oracle's latest quarterly Critical Patch Update release was a record 248 patches across its product lines.

Dridex Borrows Tricks From Dyre, Targets U.K. Users (Threatpost)
2016-01-20 16:00

Attackers behind the Dridex Trojan have narrowed their sights on banks based in the United Kingdom frequented by high-value business accounts, researchers claim.