Oracle yesterday released an emergency patch for a Java vulnerability that was improperly patched in 2013.
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Patched Apple Bug Paved Way to Root Compromises
Apple patched an OS X vulnerability in a kernel driver that could give attackers root-level privileges on a Mac computer, researchers at Cisco Talos said.
Uber Bug Bounty Rewards Loyalty, Promises Transparency
Uber announced a public bug bounty program that will pay up to $10,000 for critical bugs, and which also includes a loyalty program that pays bonuses for five or more finds.
Google Submariner Logs Untrusted CAs
Google announced on Monday that it has created a new list of CAs that were once, or are not yet, trusted by browsers.
Deluge of Apple Patches Fix iMessage Crypto Bug, Much More
Apple deployed patches for nearly all of its products, including Safari, OS X, iOS, Apple TV’s tvOS, and watchOS on Monday.
BinDiff Now Free, To Delight of Security Researchers
Google’s decision to make BinDiff free is being applauded by security researchers.
Apple Patches Serious iMessage Crypto Flaws
Johns Hopkins University researchers disclosed crypto vulnerabilities in iOS that put iMessage security at risk to advanced attackers.
Yahoo Deploys Passwordless Account Key Tool
Yahoo deployed a stable version of its Account Key mechanism on Friday in hopes of eliminating the password on the company’s mobile apps.
Pwn2Own Day Two: Safari, Edge Go Down And Winner Crowned
Tencent Security Team Sniper (KeenLab and PC Manager) takes top honors and is Master of Pwn for Pwn2Own 2016 earning $142,500.
Mitre Takes On Critics, Set To Revamp CVE Vulnerability Reporting
Mitre Corporation will introduce a pilot program for classifying CVEs in response to critics who contend the agency is failing to keep pace with a massive influx of CVE number requests.