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Kaspersky Lab Called Out For ‘Critical’ SSL Certificate Flaw
The flaw has since been fixed after being discovered by Google's Project Zero researcher Tavis Ormandy
Security Hole Could Let Hackers Take Control Of Planes
Security researchers was able to "hijack" in-flight displays and control cabin lighting
Windows And Android Malvertising Campaign Puts Home Routers Under Attack
Security researchers at Proofpoint have identified a new malvertising attack on internet routers which ensnares networks though legitimate websites.
Nintendo Bug Bounty Programme Rewards Hackers For 3DS Vulnerabilities
Nintendo has launched a bug bounty programme, offering rewards of up to $20,000 for vulnerabilities around its 3DS family of systems
‘BlackNurse’ Firewall Bug Heightens DDoS Risk
UPDATED: A bug in firewalls from Cisco and others would allow a single laptop to take large websites offline
Microsoft Blames Russia For Exploiting Google-Exposed Windows Flaw
Microsoft says Russian hackers behind exploit of unpatched Windows flaw, revealed by Google
Google Discloses Unpatched Windows Bug Despite Microsoft Objections
Google published the bug after only seven days because 'we know it is being actively exploited'
Adobe Rushes Out Emergency Patch For Flash
A vulnerability in Flash is being actively exploited, prompting Adobe to issue an emergency patch
Dirty COW Linux Flaw Can Root Android Devices
Long standing Linux vulnerability also impacts Android and can be used to root devices, researcher warns
Apple iOS 10 Flaw Makes It Easier To Hack iPhone Backups
Researchers uncover “major security flaw” in Apple's iOS 10 backup protection for iTunes as iOS 10.0.2 fixes unrelated headphone issue
BT Issues Patch For Wi-Fi Extender Security Vulnerability
Patch that firmware now BT urges, after researchers uncover security issues with Wi-Fi extender device
Researchers Discover Major HTTP/2 Flaws
Protocol problems...the new version of the HTTP (HTTP/2) has four “high profile” flaws, researchers caution
Kaspersky Lab Creates Bug Bounty Program
Claims to be first time a security vendor has offered rewards for disclosures of vulnerabilities with its products
KeySniffer Flaw Exposes Wireless Keyboard Typing
Keystrokes from wireless keyboards transmit with no encryption and can be intercepted from hundreds of feet away
Code Hooking Opens Security Product Vulnerability
Fresh concern raised about the security of the very products designed to protect users from cyber nastiness
400,000 D-Link Devices Vulnerable To Zero-Day Flaw
Security researchers warn of a serious stack overflow vulnerability in a number of devices from D-Link
Cisco Warns Of Libarchive File Compression Flaw
Patch it now! Popular open source file compression tool libarchive contains wide reaching vulnerabilities
BadTunnel Security Flaw Affected All Windows Versions For 20 Years
Discovery of serious Windows vulnerability, dubbed BadTunnel, earns researcher top bug bounty reward
US Government Warns Hackers Have Exploited SAP Flaw For Six Years
The importance of applying patches in a timely manner highlighted after warning of a SAP flaw fixed in 2010
Oracle Issues 136 Patches In Latest Security Update
System admins beware, as Oracle releases patches for 136 vulnerabilities across entire product range
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Tackles Tame Badlock Flaw
Much hyped “critical” Badlock flaw tamer than first thought, and only warrants “important” label
Windows 10 Adobe Flash Critical Flaw Is Being ‘Actively Exploited’
Windows 10 users at risk as Adobe readies patch for 'critical vulnerability' that is being 'actively exploited'
‘Crucial’ Badlock Vulnerability Affects Windows, Samba
Samba and Microsoft engineers have warned system administrators to expect a critical patch on 12 April
Google Updates Android For Linux Kernel Flaw
Google issued an emergency patch for an Android vulnerability. An unrelated Stagefright flaw is also raising concern
Baidu Browser Still Leaks Personal Data, Researchers Warn
Look Mum, no encryption! Baidu Browser transmits personal data in the clear, warns Citizen Lab researchers
Nissan Leaf Can Be Hacked From Other Side Of The Planet
Researcher decides to go public with flaw after giving Nissan one month to fix the vulnerability
Twitter Patches Password Recovery Flaw
Oops. Bug with Twitter's password recovery system may have exposed account details of almost 10,000 users
‘Catastrophic’ Glibc Flaw Threatens Linux And IoT Devices
Patch now. GlibC DNS vulnerability could have serious reach amongst Internet-connected devices
Critical Linux Kernel Flaw Found
Security researchers urge Android users to manually patch a vulnerability that's existed for at least three years