DHS bug bounty program? It could happen, even in a divided Congress
A bipartisan bill from U.S. senators is seeking to create a DHS bug bounty program. Even in a divided Congress, it may pass.
Vulnerabilities
Android clickjacking: University researchers uncover dangerous permissions flaw
Android clickjacking, where hackers use a permissions flaw to in effect take over the device, is a real threat, according to a new research report.
Samba vulnerability allowing remote code execution patched
A Samba vulnerability exploiting the same port WannaCry used in its giant ransomware attack has Linux/Unix users at risk. Fortunately, there’s a patch.
Subtitle vulnerabilities attack allows for mass remote code execution
A subtitle vulnerabilities attack on users of popular streaming services is a viable threat. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Adobe releases several ColdFusion hotfixes
Adobe has released patches for one of its lesser-known products, but these hotfixes for ColdFusion close vulnerabilities that cannot be ignored.
Oracle patches record number of vulnerabilities
A critical update has been released for a massive number of Oracle vulnerabilities that left unpatched can open the door for hackers.
Extremely dangerous SAP HANA vulnerability patched
A dangerous SAP HANA vulnerability that could allow hackers remote access of sensitive data without a username or password has received an emergency patch.
WikiLeaks: CIA hoarded zero-days, left them unpatched
WikiLeaks’ data dump implicates the CIA in hoarding zero-day vulnerabilities and leaving them unpatched. Here is why the average citizen should be alarmed.
‘SHAttered’ shows it’s time to retire the already obsolete SHA-1
Its name is SHAttered, and it is the SHA-1 collision attack that will deal the final death blow to an obsolete hashing algorithm.
OpenSSL update patches yet another severe vulnerability
OpenSSL received an emergency update to patch yet another vulnerability. Is it time to start thinking about an overhaul to totally replace OpenSSL?
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