Ohio Gov. Kasich’s website, dozens of others defaced using year-old exploit
“High risk” exploit patch was issued in May of 2016. Continue reading Ohio Gov. Kasich’s website, dozens of others defaced using year-old exploit
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A new ransomware outbreak similar to WCry is shutting down computers worldwide
Like earlier ransomware worm, PetyaWrap attacks use potent exploit stolen from the NSA. Continue reading A new ransomware outbreak similar to WCry is shutting down computers worldwide
This Windows Defender bug was so gaping its PoC exploit had to be encrypted
Is there a fuzzer in the house? Continue reading This Windows Defender bug was so gaping its PoC exploit had to be encrypted
Some beers, anger at former employer, and root access add up to a year in prison
Sentenced to a year in prison for disabling networks, he changed a password to “f***you.” Continue reading Some beers, anger at former employer, and root access add up to a year in prison
Obama reportedly ordered implants to be deployed in key Russian networks
Covert program draws on the NSA, CIA, and US Cyber Command. Continue reading Obama reportedly ordered implants to be deployed in key Russian networks
Check Point says Fireball malware hit 250 million; Microsoft says no
Either way, Microsoft assures us that Windows 10 S would have been immune. Continue reading Check Point says Fireball malware hit 250 million; Microsoft says no
How the CIA infects air-gapped networks
Sprawling “Brutal Kangaroo“ spreads malware using booby-trapped USB drives. Continue reading How the CIA infects air-gapped networks
Honda shuts down factory after finding NSA-derived Wcry in its networks
Automaker briefly stops making cars to contain worm that first struck in May. Continue reading Honda shuts down factory after finding NSA-derived Wcry in its networks
More Android apps from dangerous Ztorg family sneak into Google Play
Almost 100 such apps, with >1 million downloads, found so far (but not by Google). Continue reading More Android apps from dangerous Ztorg family sneak into Google Play
Web host agrees to pay $1m after it’s hit by Linux-targeting ransomware
Windfall payment by poorly secured host is likely to inspire new ransomware attacks. Continue reading Web host agrees to pay $1m after it’s hit by Linux-targeting ransomware