security update
Microsoft patches SandWorm 0-day
Microsoft is back in fine form this month with eight upcoming advisories affecting Internet Explorer, the entire Microsoft range of supported operating systems, plus Office, …
Bugzilla bug that could reveal other software flaws has been patched
A critical security vulnerability in the popular online bug-tracking-and-testing tool Bugzilla has been patched, and users are advised to update to new releases as soon as …
Joomla update fixes high risk bug that could lead to site compromise
The developer team behind the popular open-source content management system Joomla is urging users to update the software to the latest version – v3.3.6 (or v3.2.7 for …
Apple patches Shellshock bug in OS X
Apple has finally released a security update for OS X that will close up the critical remote code execution Shellshock bug found in the GNU Bash UNIX shell. The update …
iOS 8 fixes bucketload of severe security bugs
Apple has released the latest version of its mobile OS on Wednesday, and in it has fixed over 50 vulnerabilities, many of which are very serious: Two vulnerabilities allowed a …
Blackphone security issues and vulnerabilities unveiled
Blackphone, the carrier- and vendor-independent smartphone that was created with the goal of placing privacy and control directly in the hands of its users, is not without its …
New Firefox offers MITM protection via public key pinning
Mozilla has released the latest version of Firefox (v32) for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android, and the new browser sports some notable security improvements. For one, the new …
Patching: The least understood line of defense
When it comes to security, only a total dope doesn’t understand firewalls, anti-virus and at least the basics of passwords. But how many end users, indeed how many IT …
New Chrome fixes 50 security issues, bug hunter gets $30k
Having implemented 50 security fixes, the Google Chrome team has pushed out a new stable version of the popular browser. The company hasn’t shared many bug details since …
Apple patches Safari arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities
Apple released new versions of their Safari browser – 6.1.6 and 7.0.6 – in which they fixed multiple memory corruption problems in Webkit. Out of the seven …
Google starts warning users about deceptive downloads
Google has announced a welcome change to its Safe Browsing service: starting next week, Google Chrome will also warn users about attempts to make them download software that …
Microsoft fixes 37 vulnerabilities
Microsoft clearly wants everyone to shake off the dog days of summer and pay attention to patching. This month’s advance notice contains nine advisories spanning a range …