Patch Android now! April updates fixes three critical flaws

Android’s April update includes two critical CVE-level patches among a total of 11 affecting handsets running versions 7, 8, and 9. Continue reading Patch Android now! April updates fixes three critical flaws

Privilege escalation vulnerability uncovered in Microsoft Exchange

A researcher has discovered an alarming way that an attacker controlling a Microsoft Exchange mailbox account could potentially elevate their privileges to become a Domain Administrator. Continue reading Privilege escalation vulnerability uncovered in Microsoft Exchange

Five Critical Android Bugs Get Patched in October Update

Android receives three remote code execution patches for vulnerabilities rated critical as Google launches a new Pixel/Nexus Security Bulletin. Continue reading Five Critical Android Bugs Get Patched in October Update

Microsoft Issues ‘Important’ Security Fix for Azure AD Connect

Microsoft is warning customers of an “important” update to its Azure AD Connect service that could allow for an elevation of privilege attack against affected systems. Continue reading Microsoft Issues ‘Important’ Security Fix for Azure AD Connect

Dangerous Rootkit found Pre-Installed on nearly 3 Million Android Phones

Here’s some bad news for Android users again.

Nearly 3 Million Android devices worldwide are vulnerable to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks that could allow attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code with root privileges, turning over full control o… Continue reading Dangerous Rootkit found Pre-Installed on nearly 3 Million Android Phones

Bypass Linux Disk Encryption Just By Pressing ‘ENTER’ for 70 Seconds

A hacker with little more than a minute can bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by holding down the Enter key for around 70 seconds.

The result? The act grants the hacker a shell with root privileges, which allows them to g… Continue reading Bypass Linux Disk Encryption Just By Pressing ‘ENTER’ for 70 Seconds

This Hack Gives Linux Root Shell Just By Pressing ‘ENTER’ for 70 Seconds

A hacker with little more than a minute can bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by holding down the Enter key for around 70 seconds.

The result? The act grants the hacker a shell with root privileges, which allows them to g… Continue reading This Hack Gives Linux Root Shell Just By Pressing ‘ENTER’ for 70 Seconds

Microsoft Patches Zero Day Disclosed by Google

Microsoft released 14 security bulletins today, six rated critical. Among the fixes is a patch for a Windows kernel zero-day vulnerability disclosed by Google that was being used in attacks by the Sofacy APT gang. Continue reading Microsoft Patches Zero Day Disclosed by Google