Security News

Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Take Control of Drupal 8 Websites
2019-07-18 05:52

Drupal developers on Wednesday informed users that version 8.7.4 is affected by a potentially serious vulnerability, and advised them to update to version 8.7.5, which addresses the issue. read more

SLUB Backdoor Spreads via Newly Patched Vulnerability
2019-07-17 14:40

The threat actor behind the SLUB backdoor has started abusing a recently patched Internet Explorer vulnerability for distribution purposes, Trend Micro’s security researchers reveal. read more

Zoom Vulnerability
2019-07-16 17:54

The Zoom conferencing app has a vulnerability that allows someone to remotely take over the computer's camera. It's a bad vulnerability, made worse by the fact that it remains even if you...

How a Big Rock Revealed a Tesla XSS Vulnerability
2019-07-16 16:18

Bug Hunter Sam Curry's Find Left Tesla Slightly Red FacedSoftware vulnerabilities sometimes have an uncanny knack of revealing themselves, even when a bug hunter is looking someplace else. Sam...

Tesla Awards Researcher $10,000 After Finding XSS Vulnerability
2019-07-15 19:17

A researcher has earned $10,000 from Tesla after discovering a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could have been exploited to obtain — and possibly modify — vehicle information....

Instagram Account Takeover Vulnerability Earns Hacker $30,000
2019-07-15 12:42

A researcher claims to have received $30,000 from Facebook after discovering a critical vulnerability that could have been exploited to easily hack Instagram accounts. India-based bug bounty...

Apple Watch’s Walkie-Talkie app goes radio silent due to vulnerability
2019-07-12 09:08

Apple disabled the app after somebody reported a bug - not exploited yet - that could allow an eavesdropper to listen in on another iPhone.

Researchers Disclose Vulnerability in Siemens' ICS Software
2019-07-10 20:03

Patch Issued in Light of Concerns Over Stuxnet-Like Attack Against Industrial SystemsResearchers at the security firm Tenable uncovered a vulnerability in a Siemens software platform used to...

Intel Patches Serious Vulnerability in Processor Diagnostic Tool
2019-07-10 16:03

Intel’s Patch Tuesday updates for July 2019 fix a serious vulnerability in the company’s Processor Diagnostic Tool and a less serious issue in its Solid State Drives (SSD) for Data Centers (DC)...

GE Says Anesthesia Machine Vulnerability Poses No Risk to Patients
2019-07-10 06:09

Researchers have discovered a vulnerability that can be used to hack some of GE Healthcare’s hospital anesthesia devices, but the vendor says it does not pose a direct risk to patients. read more