Wormable bugs are an ongoing concern for Microsoft. Recently, the company released a set of patches for two newly discovered 'BlueKeep-Like vulnerabilities" that impact a wide range of Windows Operating Systems.
These bugs plague the company's remote desktop services and permit malware to spread rapidly from one device to another.
Do you employ a biometric security solution at your company to control building access?
If your solution employs BioStar 2 technology (which is often integrated into third-party systems such as Nedap's AEOS access control system), you have cause for concern.
A security researcher known as "_MG_" on Twitter has invented a modified Apple Lightning cable that could allow a hacker to remotely access any Mac computer using them. He demonstrated his new invention, dubbed the "OM.G Cable" at the Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas recently.
Being more of a nuisance than anything, adware doesn't see as many innovations as other forms of malware. Once in a while, an adware developer surprises the security researchers.
That happened recently when two researchers working for enSilo discovered an innovation in an adware strain, known as DealPly.
Researchers at CheckMarx recently discovered some serious security flaws in the popular LeapPad Ultimate tablet.
The tablet was designed by LeapFrog to provide kids in the UK and Europe with a safe environment to access games, videos and educational apps.
Grim news comes out of Russia, as reported by Microsoft. The tech giant has been tracking the activities of a Russian hacking group that goes by the name of Strontium. Their other names include APT28 and Fancy Bear.
Microsoft has confirmed that the group was behind a new attack that took place in April of this year (2019).
This is the group that claimed responsibility for both the attack on the Democratic National Committee during the run up to the 2016 election and the NotPeya attacks against the Ukraine in 2017.
In addition to targeting political groups in Europe and North America, Strontium members have been upping the stakes by compromising large numbers of popular IoT devices such as VOIP phones, printers, security cameras and the like.
Hardly a week goes by that we don't see another major data breach making the headlines.
The latest company to fall victim to hackers is CafePress.
They are well-known on the internet for offering a platform where users can create their own customized coffee mugs, tee shirts and the like.
Not long ago, both Google and Apple found themselves in hot water when it came to light that both companies had been making use of third-party partners to review Siri recordings.
As the companies explained at the time, their goal was to make their voice recognition software more efficient and more effective.
Apple has partnered with Goldman Sachs and their long-awaited "Apple Card" begins rolling out in limited fashion. The card becomes available to all iPhone owners in the United States toward the end of August.
According to CEO Tim Cook, a random selection of people who signed up to be notified about the Apple Card are getting an early-access sneak peek.
If you own an iPhone, be aware that a new iMessage vulnerability has been recently found and patched by Apple. This was part of the iOS 12.4 update.
The flaw allowed hackers to access and read the contents of files stored on iOS devices remotely.
