0-days hitting Fedora and Ubuntu open desktops to a world of hurt
If your desktop runs a mainstream release of Linux, chances are you’re vulnerable. Continue reading 0-days hitting Fedora and Ubuntu open desktops to a world of hurt
Author Archives: Dan Goodin
The DNC keeps the Watergate file cabinet next to server hacked by Russia
Blow-by-blow account of hack that hit Democratic National Committee. Continue reading The DNC keeps the Watergate file cabinet next to server hacked by Russia
Covert downloaders found preinstalled on dozens of low-cost Android phone models
Low-cost phones surreptitiously install and reinstall unwanted apps. Continue reading Covert downloaders found preinstalled on dozens of low-cost Android phone models
Stop using Netgear routers with unpatched security bug, experts warn
Command-injection vulnerability affects multiple models and is trivial to exploit. Continue reading Stop using Netgear routers with unpatched security bug, experts warn
No, there’s no evidence (yet) the feds tried to hack Georgia’s voter database
State election official bungles the case that DHS tried to breach his office. Continue reading No, there’s no evidence (yet) the feds tried to hack Georgia’s voter database
Disgraced IT worker stole confidential Expedia e-mails even after he left
Insider-trading scheme netted more than $331,000 in illegal profits. Continue reading Disgraced IT worker stole confidential Expedia e-mails even after he left
Millions exposed to malvertising that hid attack code in banner pixels
Manipulated images are almost impossible to detect by the untrained eye. Continue reading Millions exposed to malvertising that hid attack code in banner pixels
Thieves can guess your secret Visa card details in just seconds
Distributed guessing attacks are surprisingly effective. Continue reading Thieves can guess your secret Visa card details in just seconds
There’s a new DDoS army, and it could soon rival record-setting Mirai
For more than a week, someone has waged massive attacks on a daily basis. Continue reading There’s a new DDoS army, and it could soon rival record-setting Mirai
At least 10 million Android users imperiled by popular AirDroid app
For six months, the remote management app has opened users to code-execution attacks. Continue reading At least 10 million Android users imperiled by popular AirDroid app