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Tag Archives: Flaw
Slack fixes account-stealing bug
Slack has fixed a bug that allowed attackers to hijack user accounts by tampering with their HTTP sessions.
Microsoft patches wormable Windows 10 ‘SMBGhost’ flaw
What’s the difference between a scheduled security update and one that’s out-of-band? In this case, it’s two days.
‘Cable Haunt’ vulnerability exposes 200 million cable modem users
A fortnight in to 2020 and we have the first security flaw to be given its own name: Cable Haunt – complete with eye-catching logo.
How the Linux kernel balances the risks of public bug disclosure
A serious Wi-Fi flaw shows how Linux handles security in plain sight.
Multiple HTTP/2 DoS flaws found by Netflix
Netflix has identified several denial of service (DoS) flaws in HTTP/2, a popular network protocol that underpins large parts of the web. Exploiting them could bring servers grinding to a halt.
Facebook restores disabled ‘View As’ feature used in 2018 breach
The feature still lets you see how others see you, but without leaking access tokens.
Nvidia patches eight security flaws in graphics products
Chip maker Nvidia has released a security update, fixing eight CVE flaws in its Windows and Linux graphics display drivers.
Kubernetes cloud computing bug could rain data for attackers
Kubernetes, a tool that powers much modern native cloud infrastructure, just got its first big security bug – and it’s a mammoth one.
WordPress GDPR compliance plugin hacked
There’s no obvious executable payload in the attack but the attackers may be building a collection of websites and biding their time.