Oracle Critical Patch Update for July targets record number of vulnerabilities
The Oracle Critical Patch Update for July targets an incredible 334 vulnerabilities, many of them classified as critical.
Vulnerabilities
iOS sync vulnerability in iTunes allows cybercriminal access
Researchers have found a new iOS sync vulnerability tied to a function within iTunes’ WiFi Sync. If this vulnerability is exploited properly, attackers can gain control of a victim’s device.
New Cisco vulnerabilities: Patches for 20 exploits, including three labeled ‘critical’
Cisco has released a semiannual patch update that includes fixes for more than 20 vulnerabilities. Three of these Cisco vulnerabilities have been labeled “critical.”
Firefox vulnerability in its master password system has gone unpatched — for nine years!
A Firefox vulnerability related to its master password means it can be cracked relatively easily. That’s bad. But even worse, it has gone unpatched for nearly a decade.
New Microsoft bug bounty program looks to swat Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities
After Spectre and Meltdown, the tech world needed to develop a strategy to fight the root cause. The new Microsoft bug bounty program intends to do just that.
Smart toys may be too smart for your own good
Children around the world unwrapped smart toys during the holiday season. But some of these cuddly friends may be an invasion of privacy — or an invitation to hackers.
PHP community taking stand against vulnerabilities
By today’s coding standards, PHP is downright ancient, but it still has its supporters. The PHP community is pulling together to fix the language’s well-known security problems.
Lenovo reports serious Thinkpad vulnerability
Serious WiFi exploits patched last year for Apple and Android devices have reared their head again. Lenovo’s Thinkpad vulnerability stems from two exploits in the laptops’ firmware.
Grammarly patches exploit in Chrome extension
After a nasty exploit was found in its popular Chrome extension, Grammarly acted quickly to patch the problem. More companies ought to follow their example.
How to detect and prevent zero-day attacks
Zero-day attacks can be lethal because, as the name implies, there is zero time to get ready for them. But there are steps you can take to avoid becoming a […]
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