Outlook Bug Allowed Hackers to Use .RTF Files To Steal Windows Passwords

Microsoft patched a bug that allowed attackers to steal a target’s Windows account password via previewed Outlook message. Continue reading Outlook Bug Allowed Hackers to Use .RTF Files To Steal Windows Passwords

Microsoft Fixes 66 Bugs in April Patch Tuesday Release

Microsoft’s April Patch Tuesday release includes fixes for 66 bugs, 24 of which are rated critical. Continue reading Microsoft Fixes 66 Bugs in April Patch Tuesday Release

Vulnerability in San Francisco’s Public Safety Warning Sirens Fixed

A patched vulnerability in San Francisco’s public safety warning siren system suggests other radio-based platforms could also be hacked. Continue reading Vulnerability in San Francisco’s Public Safety Warning Sirens Fixed

Adobe Patches Four Critical Bugs in Flash, InDesign

Critical vulnerabilities are divided into four CVEs tied to Adobe Flash Player and Adobe InDesign CC. Continue reading Adobe Patches Four Critical Bugs in Flash, InDesign

Word Attachment Delivers FormBook Malware, No Macros Required

A new wave of document attacks targeting inboxes do not require enabling macros in order for adversaries to trigger an infection chain that ultimately delivers FormBook malware. Continue reading Word Attachment Delivers FormBook Malware, No Macros Required

Mirai Variant Targets Financial Sector With IoT DDoS Attacks

Researchers said a Mirai botnet variant, possibly linked to the IoTroop or Reaper botnet, was leveraged in attacks against the financial sector. Continue reading Mirai Variant Targets Financial Sector With IoT DDoS Attacks

Intel Tells Remote Keyboard Users to Delete App After Critical Bug Found

Intel said it is lights out for its Remote Keyboard app just as security researchers find three vulnerabilities that let local attackers inject keystrokes in sessions. Continue reading Intel Tells Remote Keyboard Users to Delete App After Critical Bug Found

Google’s April Android Security Bulletin Warns of 9 Critical Bugs

Google updates its Android OS to address its own OS and component partners Qualcomm and Broadcom. Continue reading Google’s April Android Security Bulletin Warns of 9 Critical Bugs

Cloudflare Launches Publicly DNS-Over-HTTPS Service

Clouldflare launches DNS-over-HTTPS service called 1.1.1.1 that it says will be a “privacy-first” DNS service for consumers. Continue reading Cloudflare Launches Publicly DNS-Over-HTTPS Service

Microsoft Fixes Bad Patch That Left Windows 7, Server 2008 Open to Attack

Microsoft released an out-of-band security update that corrected a faulty patch that left Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 open to attack. Continue reading Microsoft Fixes Bad Patch That Left Windows 7, Server 2008 Open to Attack