Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week, including zero day vulnerabilities–both in Adobe Flash and Windows, a nasty vulnerability in SAP business applications, Mozilla asking FBI to disclose a Tor exploit, and more.
Tag Archives: Government
Motion Filed Asking FBI To Disclose Tor Browser Zero Day
Mozilla filed a motion asking the courts to compel the government to turn over details on a zero-day vulnerability in the Tor Browser used to hack visitors to a child pornography website.
Yahoo Releases Second Wave of Unsealed FISC Documents
Yahoo releases a second wave of unsealed documents tied to its battle with the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.
Bucbi Ransomware Gets a Big Makeover
Two-year-old Bucbi ransomware is making a comeback with new capabilities added, transforming the simple malware into Swiss Army Knife for cyber crime.
Privacy Watchdogs Vow to Fight ‘Dystopian’ Rule 41
Privacy watchdogs are blasting Rule 41, a proposed change to the federal criminal procedures, saying it would allow the government to hack into phones and seize computers remotely.
Unskilled Pro-ISIS Hackers A Growing Threat
Pro-ISIS hackers promote violence and are making strides with new tools, tactics and procedures, establishing themselves as a growing threat.
Platinum APT Group Abuses Windows Hotpatching
Microsoft disclosed details on the Platinum APT group and its arsenal of backdoors, keyloggers and its abuse of Windows hotpatching to load malicious code on compromised computers.
Experts Weigh-In Over FBI $1.3 Million iPhone Zero-Day Payout
Was the Federal Bureau of Investigation justified in paying over $1.3 million for a hacking tool that opened the iPhone 5c of San Bernardino terrorist?
Apple and FBI Faceoff at House Encryption Hearing
Apple and the FBI vow to work together to find compromise solution in encryption debate.
Microsoft Wins Widespread Support in Privacy Clash With Government
Privacy advocates are cheering Microsoft’s lawsuit against the US government over data requests.