AMD Downplays CPU Threat Opening Chips to Data Leak Attacks
New side-channel attacks have been disclosed in AMD CPUs, however AMD said that they are not new. Continue reading AMD Downplays CPU Threat Opening Chips to Data Leak Attacks
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Next-Gen Ransomware Packs a ‘Human’ Punch, Microsoft Warns
Ryuk, DoppelPaymer, Parinacota and other ransomware groups are getting more sophisticated, Microsoft warns. Continue reading Next-Gen Ransomware Packs a ‘Human’ Punch, Microsoft Warns
Critical Zoho Zero-Day Flaw Disclosed
A Zoho zero day vulnerability and proof of concept (PoC) exploit code was disclosed on Twitter. Continue reading Critical Zoho Zero-Day Flaw Disclosed
Chris Eng: Patch Management Challenges Drive ‘Security Debt’
Chris Eng with Veracode talks about how organizations are falling into security debt due to patch management issues. Continue reading Chris Eng: Patch Management Challenges Drive ‘Security Debt’
High-Severity Cisco Webex Flaws Fixed
The high-severity flaws, existing in Webex Player and Webex Network Recording Player, can allow arbitrary code execution. Continue reading High-Severity Cisco Webex Flaws Fixed
Microsoft OneNote Used To Sidestep Phishing Detection
A recent phishing campaign used OneNote to distribute the Agent Tesla keylogger. Continue reading Microsoft OneNote Used To Sidestep Phishing Detection
Cobalt Ulster Strikes Again With New ForeLord Malware
Threatpost talks to Alex Tilley, senior security researcher with Dell SecureWorks’ Counter Threat Unit Research Team, about a recently discovered campaign linked to an Iranian APT. Continue reading Cobalt Ulster Strikes Again With New ForeLord Malware
Have I Been Pwned No Longer For Sale
Troy Hunt said the popular HIBP will continue to be run as an independent service. Continue reading Have I Been Pwned No Longer For Sale
Gamer Alert: Serious Nvidia Flaw Plagues Graphics Driver
Several flaws found in Nvidia’s graphics drivers could enable denial of service, remote code execution and other malicious attacks. Continue reading Gamer Alert: Serious Nvidia Flaw Plagues Graphics Driver
Forrester: Keeping Smart Cities Safe From Hacks
As cities grow more connected, municipal operators must deal with new risks like ransomware, IoT hacks and more. Continue reading Forrester: Keeping Smart Cities Safe From Hacks