iOS WebView Problem Allows Attackers to Initiate Phone Calls

An issue in iOS WebView that is trivial to exploit can give an attacker the ability to trigger phone calls from a targeted device, researcher Collin Mulliner said. Continue reading iOS WebView Problem Allows Attackers to Initiate Phone Calls

Microsoft Patches Zero Day Disclosed by Google

Microsoft released 14 security bulletins today, six rated critical. Among the fixes is a patch for a Windows kernel zero-day vulnerability disclosed by Google that was being used in attacks by the Sofacy APT gang. Continue reading Microsoft Patches Zero Day Disclosed by Google

Adobe Patches Nine Code Execution Flaws in Flash Player

Adobe again released a security update for Flash Player, patching nine remote code execution vulnerabilities. Adobe Connect for Windows was also updated. Continue reading Adobe Patches Nine Code Execution Flaws in Flash Player

Microsoft Tears off the Band-Aid with EMET

Microsoft extended the end of life deadline on EMET to July 2018, but experts say its usefulness as a mitigation toolkit has been limited for some time. Continue reading Microsoft Tears off the Band-Aid with EMET

Outlook Web Access Two-Factor Authentication Bypass Exists

Two-factor authentication protecting Outlook Web Access and Office 365 portals can be bypassed-and the situation likely cannot be fixed, a researcher has disclosed. Continue reading Outlook Web Access Two-Factor Authentication Bypass Exists

Mitigations Available for PanelShock Vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric Magelis HMIs

Schneider Electric has recommended a number of mitigations to ward off two critical vulnerabilities in its Magelis HMI products. Continue reading Mitigations Available for PanelShock Vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric Magelis HMIs