iOS 10 Security Updates Move to HTTPS
Today’s release of iOS 10 also included patches for seven vulnerabilities and the news that security updates will now be delivered by HTTPS connections. Continue reading iOS 10 Security Updates Move to HTTPS
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Adobe Back With New Flash Player Security Update
After a month without Flash Player security patches, Adobe today updated the software addressing 29 vulnerabilities. Continue reading Adobe Back With New Flash Player Security Update
Tor Joins Movement Against Expanding Hacking Powers
The Tor Project on Monday made a public plea for others to speak out against the proposed amendments to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Continue reading Tor Joins Movement Against Expanding Hacking Powers
FDA, DHS Investigating St. Jude Device Vulnerabilities
The FDA and DHS are jointly investigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities in St. Jude Medical devices. Continue reading FDA, DHS Investigating St. Jude Device Vulnerabilities
Critical MySQL Vulnerability Disclosed
A researcher has disclosed some details and a limited proof-of-concept for a critical MySQL vulnerability. The flaw has been patched in MariaDB and PerconaDB. Continue reading Critical MySQL Vulnerability Disclosed
Patched Android Libutils Vulnerability Harkens Back to Stagefright
Google Project Zero this week disclosed details on a critical vulnerability in Libutils in Android that is similar to the Stagefright flaws. Continue reading Patched Android Libutils Vulnerability Harkens Back to Stagefright
DHS Urges Vigilance in Protecting Networking Gear
A Homeland Security alert warns network operators that the security of routers and firewalls must be revisited in the wake of the ShadowBrokers dump and other attacks on enterprise networking equipment. Continue reading DHS Urges Vigilance in Protecting Networking Gear
St. Jude Alleges False Claims, Stock Manipulation in Suit Against Med Sec, Muddy Waters
St. Jude Medical yesterday filed a lawsuit alleging that Muddy Waters and Med Sec made false claims and attempted to manipulate St. Jude stock. Continue reading St. Jude Alleges False Claims, Stock Manipulation in Suit Against Med Sec, Muddy Waters
Google Shuts Down Potentially Massive Android Bug
Google patched another critical vulnerability that affects potentially every Android device that is exploitable just with a specially crafted jpeg file. Continue reading Google Shuts Down Potentially Massive Android Bug
Google Patches Quadrooter Vulnerabilities in Android
Today’s monthly Android Security Bulletin includes patches for the remaining Quadrooter vulnerabilities in Qualcomm chipsets. Continue reading Google Patches Quadrooter Vulnerabilities in Android