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CISA Offers New Mitigation for PrintNightmare Bug

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

CERT urges administrators to disable the Windows Print spooler service in Domain Controllers and systems that don’t print, while Microsoft attempts to clarify RCE flaw with a new CVE assignment. Continue reading CISA Offers New Mitigation for PrintNightmare Bug→

Posted in Government, vulnerabilities

Netgear Authentication Bypass Allows Router Takeover

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

Microsoft researchers discovered the firmware flaws in the DGN-2200v1 series router that can enable authentication bypass to take over devices and access stored credentials. Continue reading Netgear Authentication Bypass Allows Router Takeover→

Posted in vulnerabilities, Web Security

Feds Told to Better Manage Facial Recognition, Amid Privacy Concerns

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

A GAO report finds government agencies are using the technology regularly in criminal investigations and to identify travelers, but need stricter management to protect people’s privacy and avoid inaccurate identification Continue reading Feds Told to Better Manage Facial Recognition, Amid Privacy Concerns→

Posted in Government, privacy

Details of RCE Bug in Adobe Experience Manager Revealed

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

Disclosure of a bug in Adobe’s content-management solution – used by Mastercard, LinkedIn and PlayStation – were released. Continue reading Details of RCE Bug in Adobe Experience Manager Revealed→

Posted in vulnerabilities, Web Security

Hackers Crack Pirated Games with Cryptojacking Malware

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

Threat actors have so far made about $2 million from Crackonosh, which secretly mines Monero cryptocurrency from affected devices. Continue reading Hackers Crack Pirated Games with Cryptojacking Malware→

Posted in malware, Web Security

Tulsa’s Police-Citation Data Leaked by Conti Gang

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

A May 6 ransomware attack caused disruption across several of the municipality’s online services and websites. Continue reading Tulsa’s Police-Citation Data Leaked by Conti Gang→

Posted in breach, Web Security

SonicWall ‘Botches’ October Patch for Critical VPN Bug

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

Company finally rolls out the complete fix this week for an RCE flaw affecting some 800,000 devices that could result in crashes or prevent users from connecting to corporate resources. Continue reading SonicWall ‘Botches’ October Patch for Critical VPN Bug→

Posted in vulnerabilities, Web Security

Six Flags to Pay $36M Over Collection of Fingerprints

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

Illinois Supreme Court rules in favor of class action against company’s practice of scanning people’s fingers when they enter amusement parks. Continue reading Six Flags to Pay $36M Over Collection of Fingerprints→

Posted in privacy

‘Oddball’ Malware Blocks Access to Pirated Software

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

Rather than steal credentials or hold data for ransom, a recent campaign observed by Sophos prevents people from visiting sites that offer illegal downloads. Continue reading ‘Oddball’ Malware Blocks Access to Pirated Software→

Posted in malware, Web Security

Threat Actors Use Google Docs to Host Phishing Attacks

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Elizabeth Montalbano

Exploit in the widely used document service leveraged to send malicious links that appear legitimate but actually steal victims credentials. Continue reading Threat Actors Use Google Docs to Host Phishing Attacks→

Posted in Hacks, Web Security

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