BeyondTrust Report: Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities Decreased by 5% in 2023

Refreshed software and collaboration with the security researcher community may have contributed to the 5% drop. Continue reading BeyondTrust Report: Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities Decreased by 5% in 2023

How to prevent fork bombs on your Linux development servers

Learn how to protect your Linux server from the fork bomb denial-of-service attack with this video tutorial by Jack Wallen.
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DerpTrolling game server DDoS attacker pleads guilty

Austin Thompson pleaded guilty on November 6 in a San Diego Federal court to knowingly causing damage to third-party computers. Continue reading DerpTrolling game server DDoS attacker pleads guilty

Bug in HP Remote Management Tool Leaves Servers Open to Attack

Firmware versions of HPE’s remote management hardware iLO3 have an unauthenticated remote denial of service vulnerability. Continue reading Bug in HP Remote Management Tool Leaves Servers Open to Attack

Google Patches Critical Encryption Bug Impacting Pixel, Nexus Phones

As part of its December Android and Pixel/Nexus security updates, Google has issued patches addressing a bevy of flaws, 11 of which are rated critical. Continue reading Google Patches Critical Encryption Bug Impacting Pixel, Nexus Phones

Brother Printers Susceptible to Remote Denial of Service Attacks

Trustwave discloses an unpatched vulnerability in Brother printers with the Debut embedded webserver after numerous attempts to contact the vendor failed. Continue reading Brother Printers Susceptible to Remote Denial of Service Attacks

Popular ‘Circle with Disney’ Parental Control System Riddled With 23 Vulnerabilities

A popular parental monitoring system, called Circle with Disney, receives 23 patches for a wide range of serious vulnerabilities. Continue reading Popular ‘Circle with Disney’ Parental Control System Riddled With 23 Vulnerabilities

Second Try at Windows LSASS Patch Addresses Vulnerability

Microsoft on Tuesday patched a vulnerability in LSASS, the second attempt it has taken at fixing a remote denial-of-service issue in the critical Windows process. Continue reading Second Try at Windows LSASS Patch Addresses Vulnerability

Two Hackers Appear To Have Created a New Massive Internet of Things Botnet

After weeks of turf war, two cybercriminals seem to have found a new way to take control and expand the the infamous Mirai botnet. Continue reading Two Hackers Appear To Have Created a New Massive Internet of Things Botnet