Supreme Court Bolsters Mobile-Phone Privacy Rights
Supreme Court decision requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant to gain access to cellphone records for tracking citizens. Continue reading Supreme Court Bolsters Mobile-Phone Privacy Rights
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macOS QuickLook Feature Leaks Data Despite Encrypted Drive
Researchers demonstrate how an encrypted macOS hard drive can still leak unprotected data via the operating system’s Finder and QuickLook feature. Continue reading macOS QuickLook Feature Leaks Data Despite Encrypted Drive
Malicious Docker Containers Earn Cryptomining Criminals $90K
Researchers said over a dozen malicious docker images available on Docker Hub allowed hackers to earn $90,000 in cryptojacking profits. Continue reading Malicious Docker Containers Earn Cryptomining Criminals $90K
Android Devices With Misconfigured ADB, a Ripe Target for Cryptojacking Malware
Vendors have been shipping Android products with Android Debug Bridge enabled, making them attractive targets for hackers. Continue reading Android Devices With Misconfigured ADB, a Ripe Target for Cryptojacking Malware
Lenovo Finally Patches Ancient BlueBorne Bugs in Tab and Yoga Tablets
Lenovo patches several popular tablet models to protect against BlueBorne vulnerabilities first identified in September 2017. Continue reading Lenovo Finally Patches Ancient BlueBorne Bugs in Tab and Yoga Tablets
VPNFilter Malware Impact Larger Than Previously Thought
Researchers said they now believe the malware has infected twice the number of router brands than previously stated and that the malware packs a much deadlier punch. Continue reading VPNFilter Malware Impact Larger Than Previously Thought
DNA Testing Service MyHeritage Leaks User Data of 92 Million Customers
An unspecified “private” server was found with the account data of users who signed up for the service, in the largest breach since Equifax last year. Continue reading DNA Testing Service MyHeritage Leaks User Data of 92 Million Customers
Google Patches 11 Critical Android Bugs in June Update
Remote code execution vulnerabilities dominate this month’s critical Android patches. Continue reading Google Patches 11 Critical Android Bugs in June Update
Huawei Patches Four Server Bugs Rated High Severity
Huawei stamps out four high-severity bugs impacting 20 server models ranging from its XH, RH and CH lines. Continue reading Huawei Patches Four Server Bugs Rated High Severity
Bug In Git Opens Developer Systems Up to Attack
A serious vulnerability was patched by developers behind Git that closes the door on a flaw that could lead to arbitrary code execution on a developer’s system. Continue reading Bug In Git Opens Developer Systems Up to Attack