Exploit has existed in some form for a decade – but a patch has now been released to close the loophole. …read more Source:: Open Source S
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Apache OpenWhisk critical information leak vulnerability exposed
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•The security flaws allow remote attackers to underwrite source code. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Your logo and branded vulnerability aren’t helping: How to disclose better
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•We are going to change the way business and marketing leaders interact with researchers and analysts, and raise the bar for ethics. We are going to empower researchers and analysts …read more Source:: Open Source S
Spectre chip security vulnerability strikes again; patches incoming
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•A Google developer discovered a new way that a ‘Spectre’-style check can be used to attack any computer running any operating system. …read more Source:: Open Source
Linus Torvalds slams CTS Labs over AMD vulnerability report
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•Linux’s creator said he thinks CTS Labs’ AMD chip security report “looks more like stock manipulation than a security advisory” and questions an industry. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Bogus Linux vulnerability gets publicity
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•No, there’s not a new security hole that gives attackers complete control over Linux servers. But, if you use a poor password, yes, you can still get hacked. Imagine! …read more Source:: Open Source S
Fitbit bug bounty program now pays for vulnerability reports
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•Bug hunters can expect to be paid for their efforts now the Fitbit public and private programs have merged. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Hackers are exploiting Microsoft Word vulnerability to take control of PCs
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•Colbalt malware uses legitimate penetration tools to gain access to large swathes of infected systems — but a patch is available. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Intel chip vulnerability lets hackers easily hijack fleets of PCs
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•Security researchers say exploiting the vulnerability requires little technical expertise, and can result in a hacker taking full control of an affected PC. …read more Source:: Open Source S
IDG Contributor Network: How bad is the Dirty Cow Linux kernel vulnerability?
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•By Jim Lynch How bad is the Dirty Cow vulnerability? The Dirty Cow Linux kernel vulnerability is getting lots of coverage in the media. But how bad is it really? A writer at Linux.com …read more Source:: OpenSource