Matías Porolli shows how exploit another classic buffer overflow vulnerability, in which the ebp register is moved to execute an arbitrary code.
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After authentication comes authorization and access control
In our first post in this series, we talked about authentication. The focus shifts to authorization and access control, says ESET’s Lysa Myers.
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Top tech firms ordered to disclose approach to mobile patches
Top tech organizations have been “ordered” to disclose their approach to security updates with mobile devices.
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Big businesses in the UK ‘experience regular data breaches’
Data breaches are widespread among large businesses in the UK, according to a new report. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that two-thirds of the biggest firms have experienced an attack of some kind over the past 12 months.
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Mother’s Day comparison: Which nation has the strictest moms?
On Mother’s Day, ESET takes a deeper look into the results of its recent survey focusing on parenting in a digital era. We looked at how moms in the US, Germany, the UK and Russia are trying to protect their children.
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The security review: Jigsaw and passphrases
Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes Jigsaw & the increasing aggressiveness of ransomware and the importance of passphrases.
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FBI: No, you shouldn’t pay ransomware extortionists
The FBI has published a list of tips to reduce the chance of ransomware being the ruin of your company – and is keen that you don’t pay the extortionists.
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Data loss scenarios: Which are the most probable?
Research shows that running regular backups for data, as well as encrypting them, is necessary for organizations to ensure that their information is safe.
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New York experiences surge in reported data breaches
The New York State Office of the Attorney General has experienced a massive increase in the number of reported data breaches in 2016.
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Interop: Getting a few more years out of your tech
Remember when a 100 gigabyte hard drive was huge? I try not to think about it, but I also remember when no one could figure out what to do with a hard drive “that large”.
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