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HTTP Bugs Open Websites to DoS Attacks

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Tom Spring

Eight vulnerabilities in the HTTP/2 server implementations were found in vendors Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Apache. Continue reading HTTP Bugs Open Websites to DoS Attacks→

Posted in Akamai, Ambassador, Apache Traffic Server, apple, cloudflare, critical infrastructure, CVE-2019-9511, CVE-2019-9512, CVE-2019-9513, CVE-2019-9514, CVE-2019-9515, CVE-2019-9516, CVE-2019-9517, Envoy, Google, Microsoft, Netty Project, nghttp2, Nginx, Node.js, SWIFT, vulnerabilities, Web Security

Lenovo Warns on ThinkPad Bugs, One Unpatched

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Tom Spring

The notebook maker is warning users of three separate vulnerabilities. Continue reading Lenovo Warns on ThinkPad Bugs, One Unpatched→

Posted in CVE-2019-0128, CVE-2019-6171, CVE-2019-9506, EoP, escalation of privileges, INF Update Utility, Intel, Lenovo, mobile security, security update, ThinkPad, ThinkPad A series, ThinkPad E, ThinkPad Yoga, vulnerabilities | Tagged Bluetooth

DEF CON and Feds Partner on Anonymous Bug Submission Program

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Tom Spring

Bug submission program uses the SecureDrop platform to ensure anonymity. Continue reading DEF CON and Feds Partner on Anonymous Bug Submission Program→

Posted in Aaron Swartz, Black Hat, DEF CON, DHS, Freedom Of The Press Foundation, Government, malware, SecureDrop, US-CERT, vulnerabilities

DEF CON 2019: Picture Perfect Hack of a Canon EOS 80D DSLR

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Tom Spring

Session shows how researchers found multiple vulnerability in Canon firmware that can be used in a malware attack. Continue reading DEF CON 2019: Picture Perfect Hack of a Canon EOS 80D DSLR→

Posted in Black Hat, Canon EOS 80D DSLR, DEF CON, Hacks, IoT, Picture Transfer Protocol, Ransomware, vulnerabilities

Driver Disaster: Over 40 Signed Drivers Can’t Pass Security Muster

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Tom Spring

Dozens of insecure drivers from 20 vendors illustrate widespread weaknesses when it comes to kernel protection. Continue reading Driver Disaster: Over 40 Signed Drivers Can’t Pass Security Muster→

Posted in ASUS, bios, CPU, DEF CON, Driver Security, gigabyte, Hacks, LoJax, malware, Microsoft, rootkit, slingshot, vulnerabilities, Windows | Tagged MSI

DEF CON 2019: New Class of SQLite Exploits Open Door to iPhone Hack

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Tom Spring

Researchers exploit a SQLite memory corruption issue outside of a browser. Continue reading DEF CON 2019: New Class of SQLite Exploits Open Door to iPhone Hack→

Posted in Black Hat, Check Point, contact, database, DEF CON 2019, Hacks, iOS, iPhone, iphone hack, Memory corruption, mobile security, new attack vectors, privilege escalation, SQLite

DEF CON 2019: MacOS Gets a Malware Beatdown in Attack Demo

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Tom Spring

Patrick Wardle proves that signature-based anti-malware protection on Macs is woefully inadequate when fending off modern attacks. Continue reading DEF CON 2019: MacOS Gets a Malware Beatdown in Attack Demo→

Posted in backdoor, Black Hat, CreativeUpdate, cryptominer, DEF CON 2019, fruitfly, Hacks, KeyRanger, Mac, macos, malware, Olympic Destroyer, Patrick Wardle, Ransomware, Windtail | Tagged Implant

DEF CON 2019: Researchers Demo Hacking Google Home for RCE

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Tom Spring

Researchers show how they hacked Google Home smart speakers using the Megellan vulnerability. Continue reading DEF CON 2019: Researchers Demo Hacking Google Home for RCE→

Posted in CVE-2018-20346, CVE-2018-20505 CVE-2018-20506, DEF CON, google home, Hacks, Megellan, SQLite, Tencent, vulnerabilities

New SWAPGS Side-Channel Attack Bypasses Spectre and Meltdown Defenses

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Tom Spring

Researchers demonstrate a new side-channel attack that bypass mitigations against Spectre and Meltdown. Continue reading New SWAPGS Side-Channel Attack Bypasses Spectre and Meltdown Defenses→

Posted in CPU, CVE-2019-1125, Hacks, Intel Spectre, meltdown, microprocessor, side channel attack, SWAPGS, vulnerabilities

Millions of Android Smarphones Vulnerable to Trio of Qualcomm Bugs

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Tom Spring

Flaws in Qualcomm chipset expose millions of Android devices to hacking threat. Continue reading Millions of Android Smarphones Vulnerable to Trio of Qualcomm Bugs→

Posted in Android, Android Security Bulletin, Android security patch, CVE-2019-10539, CVE-2019-10540, Hacks, IPQ8074, kernel compromise, mobile security, MSM8996AU, over the air, Pixel2, Pixel3, QCA6174A, QCA6574AU, QCA8081, QCA9377, QCA9379, QCS404, QCS405, QCS605, qualcomm, QualPwn, SD 636, SD 665, SD 670, SD 675, SD 710, SD 712, SD 730, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SD 855, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, vulnerabilities, Wi-Fi | Tagged Snapdragon

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