Microsoft Warns: Another Unpatched PrintNightmare Zero-Day
The out-of-band warning pairs with a working proof-of-concept exploit for the issue, circulating since mid-July. Continue reading Microsoft Warns: Another Unpatched PrintNightmare Zero-Day
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‘Friends’ Reunion Anchors Video Swindle
Spam was on the rise in Q2, with video fraud and COVID-19-related efforts in the mix. Continue reading ‘Friends’ Reunion Anchors Video Swindle
Actively Exploited Windows Zero-Day Gets a Patch
Microsoft’s August 2021 Patch Tuesday addressed a smaller set of bugs than usual, including more Print Spooler problems, a zero-day and seven critical vulnerabilities. Continue reading Actively Exploited Windows Zero-Day Gets a Patch
Chaos Malware Walks Line Between Ransomware and Wiper
The dangerous malware has been rapidly developed since June and could be released into the wild soon. Continue reading Chaos Malware Walks Line Between Ransomware and Wiper
Auth Bypass Bug Exploited, Affecting Millions of Routers
A mere three days after disclosure, cyberattackers are hijacking home routers from 20 vendors & ISPs to add them to a Mirai-variant botnet used for carrying out DDoS attacks. Continue reading Auth Bypass Bug Exploited, Affecting Millions of Routers
Golang Cryptomining Worm Offers 15% Speed Boost
The latest variants of the Monero-mining malware exploit known web server bugs and add efficiency to the mining process. Continue reading Golang Cryptomining Worm Offers 15% Speed Boost
Amazon Kindle Vulnerable to Malicious EBooks
Prior to a patch, a serious bug could have allowed attackers to take over Kindles and steal personal data. Continue reading Amazon Kindle Vulnerable to Malicious EBooks
Critical Cisco Bug in VPN Routers Allows Remote Takeover
Security researchers warned that at least 8,800 vulnerable systems are open to compromise. Continue reading Critical Cisco Bug in VPN Routers Allows Remote Takeover
Zoom Settlement: An $85M Business Case for Security Investment
Zoom’s security lesson over end-to-end encryption shows the costs of playing cybersecurity catchup. Continue reading Zoom Settlement: An $85M Business Case for Security Investment
Black Hat: Security Bugs Allow Takeover of Capsule Hotel Rooms
A researcher was able to remotely control the lights, bed and ventilation in “smart” hotel rooms via Nasnos vulnerabilities. Continue reading Black Hat: Security Bugs Allow Takeover of Capsule Hotel Rooms