If you are using LibreOffice, you need to update it once again.LibreOffice has released the latest version 6.2.6/6.3.0 of its open-source office software to address three new vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to bypass patches for two previously addressed vulnerabilities.LibreOffice is one of the most popular and open source alternatives to Microsoft Office suite and … [Read more...] about Patches for 2 Severe LibreOffice Flaws Bypassed — Update to Patch Again
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Bluetana App Quickly Detects Hidden Bluetooth Card Skimmers at Gas Pumps
In recent years, gas stations have become one of the favorite targets for thieves who are stealing customers' credit and debit card information by installing a Bluetooth-enabled payment card skimmers at gas stations across the nation.The media has also reported several recent crimes surrounding credit card skimmers, including:Gas pump skimmer found at a 7-Eleven in Pinellas … [Read more...] about Bluetana App Quickly Detects Hidden Bluetooth Card Skimmers at Gas Pumps
Google Discloses 20-Year-Old Unpatched Flaw Affecting All Versions of Windows
Update — With this month's patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has finally addressed this vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2019-1162, by correcting how the Windows operating system handles calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC). A Google security researcher has just disclosed details of a 20-year-old unpatched high-severity vulnerability affecting all versions of Microsoft … [Read more...] about Google Discloses 20-Year-Old Unpatched Flaw Affecting All Versions of Windows
New Bluetooth Vulnerability Lets Attackers Spy On Encrypted Connections
Over a billion Bluetooth-enabled devices, including smartphones, laptops, smart IoT devices, and industrial devices, have been found vulnerable to a high severity vulnerability that could allow attackers to spy on data transmitted between the two devices.The vulnerability, assigned as CVE-2019-9506, resides in the way 'encryption key negotiation protocol' lets two Bluetooth … [Read more...] about New Bluetooth Vulnerability Lets Attackers Spy On Encrypted Connections
A New Android ‘Banking Malware For Rent’ Emerges
After a few popular Android Trojans like Anubis, Red Alert 2.0, GM bot, and Exobot, quit their malware-as-a-service businesses, a new player has emerged on the Internet with similar capabilities to fill the gap, offering Android bot rental service to the masses.Dubbed "Cerberus," the new remote access Trojan allows remote attackers to take total control over the infected … [Read more...] about A New Android ‘Banking Malware For Rent’ Emerges
Let Experts Do Their Job – Managed WAF by Indusface
WAF (Web Application Firewall) has been the first line of defence when it comes to application security for a while now. Many organizations have adopted WAF in one form or the other and most cases, compliance has been the driver for adoption.But unfortunately, when it comes to the efficacy of WAF in thwarting attacks, it has not lived up to the expectations. In most … [Read more...] about Let Experts Do Their Job – Managed WAF by Indusface
Canon DSLR Cameras Can Be Hacked With Ransomware Remotely
The threat of ransomware is becoming more prevalent and severe as attackers' focus has now moved beyond computers to smartphones and other Internet-connected smart devices.In its latest research, security researchers at cybersecurity firm CheckPoint demonstrated how easy it is for hackers to remotely infect a digital DSLR camera with ransomware and hold private photos and … [Read more...] about Canon DSLR Cameras Can Be Hacked With Ransomware Remotely
Apple will now pay hackers up to $1 million for reporting vulnerabilities
Apple has just updated the rules of its bug bounty program by announcing a few major changes during a briefing at the annual Black Hat security conference yesterday.One of the most attractive updates is…Apple has enormously increased the maximum reward for its bug bounty program from $200,000 to $1 million—that's by far the biggest bug bounty offered by any major tech company … [Read more...] about Apple will now pay hackers up to $1 million for reporting vulnerabilities
Facebook Sues Two Android App Developers for Click Injection Fraud
Facebook has filed a lawsuit against two shady Android app developers accused of making illegal money by hijacking users' smartphones to fraudulently click on Facebook ads.According to Facebook, Hong Kong-based 'LionMobi' and Singapore-based 'JediMobi' app developers were distributing malicious Android apps via the official Google Play Store that exploit a technique known as … [Read more...] about Facebook Sues Two Android App Developers for Click Injection Fraud
KDE Linux Desktops Could Get Hacked Without Even Opening Malicious Files
If you are running a KDE desktop environment on your Linux operating system, you need to be extra careful and avoid downloading any ".desktop" or ".directory" file for a while.A cybersecurity researcher has disclosed an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in the KDE software framework that could allow maliciously crafted .desktop and .directory files to silently run arbitrary code … [Read more...] about KDE Linux Desktops Could Get Hacked Without Even Opening Malicious Files