Author Archives: Michael Mimoso

Microsoft Waits for Patch Tuesday to Fix SMB Zero Day

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Microsoft said a Windows SMB zero day, which has a public proof-of-concept exploit available, is low risk and won’t be patched until an upcoming Patch Tuesday. Continue reading Microsoft Waits for Patch Tuesday to Fix SMB Zero Day→

Google Adds Security Key Enforcement to G Suite Apps, Hosted S/MIME to Gmail

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Google pumped more life into the use of physical keys as a second form of authentication when it added Security Key enforcement support to G Suite. Continue reading Google Adds Security Key Enforcement to G Suite Apps, Hosted S/MIME to Gmail→

Zimperium Program Buys Exploits for Patched Mobile Vulnerabilities

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Zimperium announced Tuesday its N-Days Exploit Acquisition Program that will reward researchers for Android and iOS exploits. Continue reading Zimperium Program Buys Exploits for Patched Mobile Vulnerabilities→

Many Android VPN Apps Breaking Privacy Promises

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Academics studying 283 Android VPN apps quantified a number of problems associated with native platform support for VPN clients through the BIND_VPN_SERVICE. Continue reading Many Android VPN Apps Breaking Privacy Promises→

Bill Calls for Study of Cybersecurity Standards for Cars

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A bipartisan bill was introduced this week in the House calling for the NHTSA to conduct a study that would determine appropriate cybersecurity standards for motor vehicles. Continue reading Bill Calls for Study of Cybersecurity Standards for Cars→