WhatsApp Remote Code Execution Triggered by Videos
The flaw can be trivially exploited. Continue reading WhatsApp Remote Code Execution Triggered by Videos
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How the Linux kernel balances the risks of public bug disclosure
A serious Wi-Fi flaw shows how Linux handles security in plain sight. Continue reading How the Linux kernel balances the risks of public bug disclosure
WhatsApp Spyware Attack: Uncovering NSO Group Activity
John Scott-Railton with Citizen Lab, who helped WhatsApp investigate the NSO Group over the alleged WhatsApp hack, said the subsequent lawsuit is a “certified big deal.” Continue reading WhatsApp Spyware Attack: Uncovering NSO Group Activity
Facebook Sues NSO Group Over Alleged WhatsApp Hack
In a new lawsuit, WhatsApp owner Facebook says that NSO Group was behind the WhatsApp zero-day exploits earlier in 2019. Continue reading Facebook Sues NSO Group Over Alleged WhatsApp Hack
Pwn2Own Expands Into Industrial Control Systems Hacking
White-hat hackers will now have the chance to win $20,000 for sniffing out remote code-execution flaws in industrial control systems. Continue reading Pwn2Own Expands Into Industrial Control Systems Hacking
Sudo Bug Opens Root Access on Linux Systems
The bug allows users to bypass privilege restrictions to execute commands as root. Continue reading Sudo Bug Opens Root Access on Linux Systems
WhatsApp Flaw Opens Android Devices to Remote Code Execution
A double-free bug could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution; users are encouraged to update to a patched version of the messaging app. Continue reading WhatsApp Flaw Opens Android Devices to Remote Code Execution
Multiple HTTP/2 DoS flaws found by Netflix
Netflix has identified several denial of service (DoS) flaws in HTTP/2, a popular network protocol that underpins large parts of the web. Exploiting them could bring servers grinding to a halt. Continue reading Multiple HTTP/2 DoS flaws found by Netflix
Cisco Warns of Critical Flaws in Data Center Network Manager
Cisco has patched two critical vulnerabilities in its Data Center Network Manager software, which could allow a remote attacker to take over affected devices. Continue reading Cisco Warns of Critical Flaws in Data Center Network Manager
Facebook restores disabled ‘View As’ feature used in 2018 breach
The feature still lets you see how others see you, but without leaking access tokens. Continue reading Facebook restores disabled ‘View As’ feature used in 2018 breach