Keylogger Campaign Returns, Infecting 2,000 WordPress Sites
Over 2,000 WordPress sites are infected as part of a keylogger campaign that leverages an old malicious script. Continue reading Keylogger Campaign Returns, Infecting 2,000 WordPress Sites
Author Archives: Tom Spring
ASUS Patches Root Command Execution Flaws Haunting Over a Dozen Router Models
ASUS patched a bug that allowed attackers to pair two vulnerabilities to gain direct router access and execute commands as root. Continue reading ASUS Patches Root Command Execution Flaws Haunting Over a Dozen Router Models
Firefox, Chrome Patch Vulnerabilities, Add Security Features
Dueling browsers, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, have patched bugs and beefed up security. Continue reading Firefox, Chrome Patch Vulnerabilities, Add Security Features
Skype, Slack and Other Popular Windows Apps Vulnerable to Critical Framework Bug
The team behind the popular open-source framework Electron warns a remote code execution flaw could compromise user privacy. Continue reading Skype, Slack and Other Popular Windows Apps Vulnerable to Critical Framework Bug
Skype, Slack and Signal Vulnerable to Critical Framework Bug
The team behind the popular open-source framework Electron warns a remote code execution flaw could compromise user privacy. Continue reading Skype, Slack and Signal Vulnerable to Critical Framework Bug
Satori Author Linked to New Mirai Variant Masuta
Two related Mirai variants called Masuta and PureMasuta have links to a hacker identified as Nexus Zeta. Continue reading Satori Author Linked to New Mirai Variant Masuta
Popular Sonic the HedgeHog Apps at Risk of Leaking User Data to Unverified Servers
Researchers have found three Sega game apps that connect to insecure servers and risk leaking user data. Continue reading Popular Sonic the HedgeHog Apps at Risk of Leaking User Data to Unverified Servers
Hacker Infects Gas Pumps with Code to Cheat Customers
Russian authorities have broken up a crime ring involving a hacker and willing gas-station employees who have used malicious software to cheat customers of gas. Continue reading Hacker Infects Gas Pumps with Code to Cheat Customers
Apple Preps ChaiOS iMessage Bug Fix, Report
A so-called ‘text bomb’ flaw in Apple’s iPhone and Mac computers that causes devices to crash or restart will be patched next week, according to multiple sources. Continue reading Apple Preps ChaiOS iMessage Bug Fix, Report
Google Awards Record $112,500 Bounty for Android Exploit Chain
Prolific Google bug hunter Guang Gong earns highest ever Android Security Rewards payout. Continue reading Google Awards Record $112,500 Bounty for Android Exploit Chain