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The easy Java and Flash security fix everyone hates to do
Quickly patching vulnerable software is key to keeping computer systems secure. Yet, consumers are increasingly leaving their systems open to attack by failing to …
New malware used to attack energy companies
A new malware program is being used to do reconnaissance for targeted attacks against companies in the energy sector. The program, dubbed Trojan.Laziok by …
OpenSSL fixes serious denial-of-service bug, 11 other flaws
The mystery high-severity flaw that people were expected to be fixed in OpenSSL is no Heartbleed, but it is serious and users should update. …
At least 700,000 routers that ISPs gave to their customers are vulnerable to hacking
More than 700,000 ADSL routers provided to customers by ISPs around the world contain serious flaws that allow remote hackers to take control of …
Microsoft Windows update addresses FREAK flaw, Stuxnet worm
Microsoft released a Windows update Tuesday to address the “FREAK” security vulnerability, a decade-old encryption flaw that leaves device users vulnerable to having their …
Serious bug in fully patched Internet Explorer puts user credentials at risk
A vulnerability in fully patched versions of Internet Explorer allows attackers to steal login credentials and inject malicious content into users’ browsing sessions. Microsoft …
Why All Linux (Security) Bugs Aren’t Shallow
In 2014 the open source community faced more security challenges than it has at any other point in recent memory. The Heartbleed vulnerability in …
How Secure Is Android if Google Won’t Patch?
Google’s Android mobile operating system takes a lot of criticism from security researchers for various security flaws and weaknesses. This week, Rapid7 security researcher …
Sony sued by former employees over hack
Before, Sony was facing down hackers. Now it has a lawsuit to deal with too. Two former Sony Pictures staffers are suing the Hollywood …
Dridex and Email: A Nasty Social Engineering Team
It seems like hackers find a new vulnerability every week, challenging enterprise security teams to find fixes. But the bad guys also recycle not-so-golden …
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