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    Twitter patches security issue for Android app, users urged to update

    Twitter is warning users about an exploitable security issue in its Android app. The app has been patched — and users are advised to update immediately.

    Derek Kortepeter Posted On December 27, 2019

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    AutoClerk data leak exposes civilians and U.S. military

    Hotel property management system AutoClerk suffered a data leak that doesn’t just affect regular travelers. The U.S. military is also at risk.

    Derek Kortepeter Posted On October 25, 2019

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    Forcepoint VPN patches privilege escalation vulnerability

    If you are a Forcepoint VPN customer, there’s a privilege escalation vulnerability you should know about. Fortunately, there is also a patch.

    Derek Kortepeter Posted On September 26, 2019

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    Microsoft Windows bug patched — after 20 years

    A Windows bug has been putting computer users in potential danger for almost 20 years. After much delay, Microsoft has finally patched it.

    Derek Kortepeter Posted On August 21, 2019

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    WordPress vulnerabilities leveraged in malvertising campaign

    Malvertising campaigns are nothing new. But this one targeting WordPress plugin vulnerabilities has a bit of extra malice to it.

    Derek Kortepeter Posted On July 25, 2019

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    Google hikes payouts on Chrome bug-bounty program

    In an attempt to make its products safer, Google is enticing the best and brightest with higher payouts in its Chrome bug-bounty program.

    Derek Kortepeter Posted On July 19, 2019

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    Google Search as a security tool? Not as crazy as it sounds

    IT pros have a number of conventional — and unconventional — tools in their toolbox. But have you ever thought of using Google Search as a security tool?

    Brien Posey Posted On June 27, 2019

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    Mozilla patches ‘type confusion’ zero-day exploit in Firefox

    A “type confusion” zero-day can be dangerous. Firefox users should read on to see why, and more important, make sure they patch their browser immediately.

    Derek Kortepeter Posted On June 19, 2019

    Articles / Cloud Computing / Vulnerabilities
    System feeling down? Architect your enterprise apps for high availability

    Businesses want to improve uptime, and optimizing every part of their technology stack for high availability is a significant step to achieving this goal.

    Twain Taylor Posted On May 23, 2019

    Hacking & Cyberattacks / Security / Tech News / Vulnerabilities
    Thousands of MongoDB databases deleted in cyber-extortion attacks

    MongoDB databases are getting deleted by the thousands. We've got a problem here, folks, and the blame goes to a group of cyber-extortionists.

    Derek Kortepeter Posted On May 21, 2019

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