Researchers say a proof-of-concept attack using Windows Safe Mode can lead to credential theft and allow hackers to move laterally within a corporate network.
Tag Archives: Web Security
Microsoft Shuts Down Zero Day Used in AdGholas Malvertising Campaigns
Microsoft this week patched a zero-day vulnerability in the Internet Explorer and Edge browsers being used in the AdGholas malvertising campaign.
Snowden Makes Case for a Presidential Pardon
The ACLU and Amnesty International kick off a campaign that seeks a presidential pardon for Edward Snowden.
iOS 10 Security Updates Move to HTTPS
Today’s release of iOS 10 also included patches for seven vulnerabilities and the news that security updates will now be delivered by HTTPS connections.
Adobe Back With New Flash Player Security Update
After a month without Flash Player security patches, Adobe today updated the software addressing 29 vulnerabilities.
New Windows Patch Policy At Odds With Acceptable Risk
Microsoft’s switch to rollup patching for Windows 7/8.1 will have an impact on security, one expert says.
Critical MySQL Vulnerability Disclosed
A researcher has disclosed some details and a limited proof-of-concept for a critical MySQL vulnerability. The flaw has been patched in MariaDB and PerconaDB.
Fallout Over OPM Breach Report Begins
A report on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management breaches that exposed sensitive data belonging to more than 22 million people has sparked a cavalcade of finger pointing, politicking and squabbling over who knew what first.
Chrome to Label Some HTTP Sites ‘Not Secure’ in 2017
Google Chrome will begin marking some HTTP sites as non-secure in 2017.
WordPress Update Resolves XSS, Path Traversal Vulnerabilities
Developers with WordPress are strongly encouraging users of the content management system to update to the most recent version, 4.6.1, released on Wednesday.