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Tag Archives: Web Security
PornHub Hack Earns Researchers $22,000
Researchers found a serious vulnerability in PHP code that could have allowed hackers to gain access to porn site’s private user data.
PayPal Fixes CSRF Vulnerability in PayPal.me
PayPal recently fixed a vulnerability on its PayPal.me site that could’ve let an attacker change a user’s profile without their permission.
Google Fixes 48 Bugs, Sandbox Escape, in Chrome
Google fixed a whopping 48 security flaws in version 52 of its Chrome web browser.
Firefox to Block Flash in August, Disable in 2017
Starting next year, Firefox users who navigate to pages that contain Flash will be asked their consent before activating the plugin. The move, long expected, comes as developers seek to curb usage of Flash in everyday web browsing.
IoT Insecurity: Pinpointing the Problems
The Internet of Things today faces many challenges and obstacles as it matures, including concerns around security and privacy.
SoakSoak Botnet Pushing Neutrino Exploit Kit and CryptXXX Ransomware
Research spot SoakSoak botnets spreading the Neutrino Exploit Kit that in turn infect the unsuspecting with the CryptXXX ransomware.
Oracle Patches Record 276 Vulnerabilities with July Critical Patch Update
Oracle fixed a record 276 vulnerabilities – more than half of which are remotely exploitable – as part of its July Critical Patch Update on Tuesday afternoon.
Google Chrome Malware Leads to Sketchy Facebook Likes
A researcher shined a light on how malware-laced Chrome extensions can give hackers control over your Facebook feed and more.
CGI Script Vulnerability ‘Httpoxy’ Allows Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Scripting language vulnerability dubbed HTTPoxy allows for MitM attacks on Red Hat products using PHP, Go and Python.