vulnerability

Adobe urges users to implement critical out-of-band Flash Player update

November 26, 2014

For the second time in a month, Adobe has issued a security update for Flash Player. This out-of-band update finally fixes a critical vulnerability that could be misused by …

New Docker version solves critical bugs, update immediately

November 25, 2014

If you’re using Docker, the open source platform for building, shipping and running distributed applications on almost any platform, be sure to update to the latest …

Millions of WordPress websites in danger due to easily exploitable bug

November 21, 2014

A new WordPress version has been released, and you better update to it, as it patches a critical cross-site scripting flaw that can be exploited by attackers to compromise …

Hikvision DVRs sporting bugs that allow device hijacking

November 21, 2014

A while back, SANS ISC CTO Johannes Ullrich discovered that cybercrooks were targeting Hikvision Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) in order to infect them with bitcoin-mining …

Default ATM passcodes still exploited by crooks

November 14, 2014

Once again, ATMs have been “hacked” by individuals taking advantage of default, factory-set passcodes. This time the passcode hasn’t been guessed, or ended …

Latest Microsoft patches crucial for all Windows users

November 12, 2014

Microsoft has closed a great many flaws, including a 0-day abused by the Sandworm team, in November’s Patch Tuesday. But there is another vulnerability that you should …

SAP finally patches critical, remotely exploitable bugs in GRC solution

November 12, 2014

More than a year and a half after they have been reported to SAP AG, the company has issued a patch for a number of critical exploitable security vulnerabilities in its …

Website fined for leaking encrypted card details and decryption key

November 6, 2014

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is warning organizations that they must make sure their websites are protected against one of the most common forms of …

Linksys SOHO router owners urged to patch multiple vulnerabilities

November 5, 2014

Owners of a number of Linksys small office/home office routers have been urged last week to update their device’s firmware in order patch two vulnerabilities, one of …

OS X Yosemite sports serious privilege escalation bug

November 4, 2014

A Swedish researcher has unearthed a serious bug that affects the newest version of OS X – version 10.10, or Yosemite – and which could allow attackers to gain …

Flaw in Visa’s contactless payment system could lead to fraud

November 3, 2014

Researchers from Newcastle University have discovered a serious flaw in Visa’s contactless credit cards which could allow attackers to siphon large amounts of money off …

What’s jeopardizing the safety of your datacenter?

October 30, 2014

Datacenters are fraught with hidden operational hazards, and because virtual infrastructure is extremely complex and dynamic, many vulnerabilities go undetected and can be …