A proof of concept bypass of Google’s CAPTCHA verification system uses Google’s own web-based tools to pull off the skirting of the system.
Tag Archives: Hacks
Dridex Trojan Gets A Major ‘AtomBombing’ Update
Dridex has undergone a massive update and now sports a new injection method for evading detection based on the technique known as AtomBombing.
Torvalds Downplays SHA-1 Threat to Git
The ramifications of the recent SHA-1 collision attack have extended to Git and the Apache Subversion repository, both of which rely on the outdated and vulnerable hashing algorithm.
Google Discloses Another ‘High Severity’ Microsoft Bug
Google’s security researchers disclosed details of an unpatched Microsoft vulnerability in its Edge and Internet Explorer browsers.
Necurs Botnet Learns New DDoS Trick
Researchers say Necurs malware has been updated with a module that adds SOCKS/HTTP proxy and DDOS capabilities to this malware.
Researchers Uncover New Leads Behind Shamoon2
Researchers from Arbor Networks’ Security Engineering and Response Team (ASERT) say they have unearthed fresh leads on the tools and techniques used in the most recent wave of Shamoon attacks.
Policy Experts Push To Make Vulnerability Equities Process Law
By making the Vulnerability Equities Process law, advocates of the idea argue there would be more reliability, transparency and accountability in the process of government vulnerability disclosure.
Dridex Returns With Windows UAC Bypass Method
Dridex banking malware returns with a new bypass technique that allows the malware to execute without triggering a Windows UAC alert to the user.
Docker Patches Container Escape Vulnerability
Docker has patched a privilege escalation vulnerability that could lead to container escapes, allowing a hacker to affect operations of a host from inside a container.
PHPMailer Bug Leaves Millions of Websites Open to Attack
A critical PHPMailer bug tied to the way websites handle email and feedback forms is leaving millions of websites hosted on popular web-publishing platforms such as WordPress, Drupal and Joomla open to attack.