Major vulnerability in EA's Origin platform lets hackers overtake PCs
It seems the bad news just keeps coming for EA. Researchers at ReVuln claim that Origin, the digital game store operated by the publisher, is susceptible to a major exploit that could allow hackers to secretly install malicious code on a player's computer.See all stories on this topic » View full post on Google Alerts [...]
Take a TourBlackBerry warns of TIFF vulnerability that could allow malware to run on enterprise servers
Malicious hackers could create a boobytrapped TIFF image file and either trick a BlackBerry smartphone user into visiting a webpage carrying the image, or embed the malicious image directly into an email or instant message… ..and plant malware on your enterprise server. View full post on Naked Security – Sophos
Take a TourAdobe investigates PDF Reader zero-day vulnerability reports
Adobe’s security team has said that it is investigating reports of a brand new zero-day vulnerability affecting its Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.1) products. Always be wary of opening unsolicited PDF files! View full post on Naked Security – Sophos
Take a TourAnatomy of a vulnerability – cURL web download toolkit holed by authentication bug
You may not have heard of cURL, but you’ve probably used software that uses it. Recent versions contain a buffer overflow bug that could lead to remote code execution on your computer. Paul Ducklin investigates, explains and advises… View full post on Naked Security – Sophos
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Vulnerability Lets Hackers Control Building Locks, Electricity, Elevators and More
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — A critical vulnerability discovered in an industrial control system used widely by the military, hospitals and others would allow attackers to remotely control electronic door locks, lighting systems, elevators, electricity and …See all stories on this topic » Wired View full post on Google Alerts – hackers
Take a TourVulnerability reported in Foxit PDF plugin for Firefox – how to mitigate it
Italian security researcher Andrea Micalizzi has recently reported a vulnerability in the latest Foxit PDF plugin for Firefox. Paul Ducklin examines the situation and gives a simple workaround. View full post on Naked Security – Sophos
Take a TourProtect against latest Java zero-day vulnerability right now: Mal/JavaJar-B
In the past 24 hours, many popular exploit kits have been found to be targeting what appears to be a new zero-day vulnerability in Java. Read this article for advice on how to fend off these attacks. View full post on Naked Security – Sophos
Take a TourZero day vulnerability in Internet Explorer being used in targeted attacks, FixIt now available
Microsoft has released an advisory on a new zero day attack against users of Internet Explorer. While a Fixit is available it may be best to avoid using IE for awhile. View full post on Naked Security – Sophos
Take a TourHackers Use Internet Explorer 8 Zero-Day Vulnerability
When zero-day vulnerabilities are discovered in programs, the first to discover and promote them are often Internet hackers out to steal credit cards and make advertising money by installing spyware on unwitting users's systems. Yesterday former …See all stories on this topic » View full post on Google Alerts – hackers
Take a TourInternet Explorer Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Track Mouse Movements
A vulnerability in different versions of Microsoft's widely used browser Internet Explorer can allow hackers to track the movements of your mouse. This can potentially reveal sensitive data introduced via virtual keyboards, which are used precisely to …See all stories on this topic » View full post on Google Alerts – hackers
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