Flaw in Google Bug Tracker Exposed Reports About Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Google’s Issue Tracker contained until recently a vulnerability that would allow an external party access to any unpatched bug listed and described in the database. Continue reading Flaw in Google Bug Tracker Exposed Reports About Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Rockwell Automation Patches Wireless Access Point against Krack

Rockwell Automation has patched its Stratix wireless access point against the KRACK vulnerability, joining a growing list of vendors in the commercial and industrial controls spaces moving quickly to reduce their exposure. Continue reading Rockwell Automation Patches Wireless Access Point against Krack

DUHK Attack Exposes Gaps in FIPS Certification

The DUHK Attack leverages a 20-year-old random number generator flaw to recover private keys. More pertinent, researchers said, is that the flaw exposes gaps in the FIPS certification process. Continue reading DUHK Attack Exposes Gaps in FIPS Certification

DHS Alert on Dragonfly APT Contains IOCs, Rules Likely to Trigger False Positives

A joint Technical Alert, TA17–293A, describing the activities of a Russian APT may contain signatures and rules likely to trigger false positives in some security systems. Continue reading DHS Alert on Dragonfly APT Contains IOCs, Rules Likely to Trigger False Positives

Necurs-Based DDE Attacks Now Spreading Locky Ransomware

Researchers have spotted Locky ransomware infections emanating from the Necurs botnet via Word attachments using a DDE technique that Microsoft says is an Office feature and does not merit a security patch. Continue reading Necurs-Based DDE Attacks Now Spreading Locky Ransomware