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3 Popular Drupal Modules Found Vulnerable — Patch Released

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Just yesterday, I wrote a warning article announcing that Drupal – the popular open source content management system – will release patches for several highly critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) bugs that could allow attackers to fully take over any affected site.

Below are the three separate Drupal modules that affect up to 10,000 websites:

1. RESTful Web Services – a popular module used

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Several Critical Remotely Exploitable Flaws Found in Drupal Modules, patch ASAP!

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The extraordinary ‘Panama Papers leak’ from Law firm Mossack Fonseca that exposed the tax-avoiding efforts by the world’s richest and most influential members was initially believed to be the result of an unpatched vulnerability in the popular content … Continue reading Several Critical Remotely Exploitable Flaws Found in Drupal Modules, patch ASAP!→

State-Sponsored SCADA Malware targeting European Energy Companies

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Security researchers have discovered a new campaign targeting energy companies in Western Europe with a sophisticated malware that almost goes to great lengths in order to remain undetected while targeting energy companies.

Researchers from SentinelOn… Continue reading State-Sponsored SCADA Malware targeting European Energy Companies→

Critical Print Spooler Bug allows Attackers to Hack any version of Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft’s July Patch Tuesday offers 11 security bulletins with six rated critical resolving almost 50 security holes in its software.

The company has patched a security flaw in the Windows Print Spooler service that affects all supported versions of… Continue reading Critical Print Spooler Bug allows Attackers to Hack any version of Microsoft Windows→

Downloading Pokémon GO Game for Android? Beware! It Could be Malicious…

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“Pokémon Go” has become the hottest iPhone and Android game to hit the market in forever with enormous popularity and massive social impact. The app has taken the world by storm since its launch this week.

Nintendo’s new location-based augmented reality game allows players to catch Pokémon in the real life using their device’s camera and is currently only officially available in the United

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Another CEO Hacked… It’s Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey!

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Twitter account of another high profile has been hacked!

This time, it’s Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

OurMine claimed responsibility for the hack, which was spotted after the group managed to post some benign video clips.

The team also tweeted at 2:50 A… Continue reading Another CEO Hacked… It’s Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey!→

Facebook Messenger adds End-to-End Encryption (Optional) for Secret Conversations

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Facebook has begun rolling out end-to-end encryption for its Messenger app, thus making its users’ conversations completely private.

The end-to-end encryption feature, dubbed “Secret Conversations,” will allow Messenger users to send and receive messa… Continue reading Facebook Messenger adds End-to-End Encryption (Optional) for Secret Conversations→

Hackers Can Steal Your ATM PIN from Your Smartwatch Or Fitness Tracker

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As your day-to-day apparel and accessories are turning into networked mobile electronic devices that attach to your body like smartwatch or fitness band, the threat to our personal data these devices collect has risen exponentially.

A recent study from Binghamton University also suggests your smartwatch or fitness tracker is not as secure as you think – and it could be used to steal your ATM

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Flaw Allows Attackers to Remotely Tamper with BMW’s In-Car Infotainment System

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The Internet of things or connected devices are the next big concerns, as more Internet connectivity means more access points which mean more opportunities for hackers.

When it comes to the threat to Internet of Things, Car Hacking is a hot topic.

Si… Continue reading Flaw Allows Attackers to Remotely Tamper with BMW’s In-Car Infotainment System→