Collaborate Disseminate
Researchers are digging through samples of the Petya ransomware, and while they’ve learned some about its inner workings, they still haven’t mastered enough to come up with a decryptor. Continue reading Researchers Learning More About Petya Ransomware
The FBI has cracked the encryption on the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone and told the court it no longer needs Apple’s help. Continue reading FBI Breaks into Terrorist’s Encrypted iPhone
The Petya ransomware encrypts a compromised computer’s master file table. Continue reading Petya Ransomware Encrypts Master File Table
Admins have to hold their breath for two more weeks on the Badlock vulnerability. Which will come first: the patch, or a public exploit? Continue reading Badlock Vulnerability Clues Few and Far Between
A new ransomware sample called PowerWare uses Windows PowerShell to download a malicious script and avoid storing files on the compromised machine. Continue reading Fileless PowerWare Ransomware Found on Healthcare Network
Oracle yesterday released an emergency patch for a Java vulnerability that was improperly patched in 2013. Continue reading Emergency Java Patch Re-Issued for 2013 Vulnerability
Apple patched an OS X vulnerability in a kernel driver that could give attackers root-level privileges on a Mac computer, researchers at Cisco Talos said. Continue reading Patched Apple Bug Paved Way to Root Compromises
Researchers have discovered a rooting application used to attack a Nexus Android device. The discovery forced Google to develop an emergency patch last week. Continue reading Nexus Android Devices Vulnerable to Rooting Application, Permanent Compromise
Uber announced a public bug bounty program that will pay up to $10,000 for critical bugs, and which also includes a loyalty program that pays bonuses for five or more finds. Continue reading Uber Bug Bounty Rewards Loyalty, Promises Transparency
Experts speculate on who the mystery “outside party” coming to the aid of the FBI may be, and what is their means of cracking a terrorist’s iPhone. Continue reading Attention Turns to FBI’s ‘Outside Party’