Collaborate Disseminate
A patch for a critical 2013 Java vulnerability is incomplete, and exposes Java servers and clients to a sandbox bypass, researchers at Security Explorations of Poland said. Continue reading Broken 2013 Java Patch Leads to Sandbox Bypass
At last week’s RSA Conference, developers and hackers shared the same stage and tried to iron out some of their differences. Continue reading Hackers and Developers Need to Hug it Out
Adobe today released a new version of Flash Player that patches 18 vulnerabilities, all of which can result in remote code execution attacks. Continue reading Flash Player Update Patches 18 Remote Code Execution Flaws
Libotr, the Off-the-Record secure messaging protocol, has been patched against overflow vulnerabilities that could lead to remote code execution. Continue reading OTR Protocol Patched Against Remote Code Execution Flaw
Experts urge caution over a vulnerability patched by Microsoft in the Windows USB Master Storage Class Driver that could be exploited remotely. Continue reading Caution Urged over Patched Windows USB Driver Flaw
Microsoft released 13 security bulletins, five of which it rated critical, including separate advisories patching two dozen flaws in IE and Microsoft Edge browsers. Continue reading Microsoft Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in its Browsers
Adobe patched its Acrobat, Reader and Digital Editions products today, and said a Flash Player update is due in the “coming days.” Continue reading Adobe Patches Reader and Acrobat, Teases Upcoming Flash Update
Apple’s head of software engineering cautions that the FBI wants to turn back the clock on iPhone security, while the San Bernardino DA says a cyber pathogen may be dormant on shooter Syed Farook’s phone. Continue reading Apple: Court Order Turns Back Clock on iPhone Security
Early detection of the KeRanger OS X ransomware and quick updates by Apple and the Transmission BitTorrent client installer likely will mitigate the malware’s impact. Continue reading KeRanger OS X Ransomware Impact Likely Mitigated
An amicus brief filed on behalf of well known past and present Apple hackers asks the government to vacate its order asking Apple to unlock a terrorist’s phone. Continue reading Apple Hackers, Crypto Experts Ask Courts to Vacate Order