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Tag Archives: Security threats
Yubico recalls FIPS Yubikey tokens after flaw found
Security token maker Yubico has issued an important advisory affecting high-end versions of its YubiKey authentication key.
Widely used medical infusion pump can be remotely hijacked
These vulnerable infusion pumps can be remotely hacked to alter the delivery of IV fluids and medications such as painkillers or insulin.
Critical flaw found in Evernote Web Clipper for Chrome
Anyone using it in its unpatched state is at risk not only of a compromise of their Evernote account but, potentially, of third-party accounts too.
Vim devs fix system-pwning text editor bug
Diehard text editor users everywhere breathed a sigh of relief this week as the open source community fixed a bug in one of the most venerable *nix programs: Vim.
Microsoft’s battle with SandboxEscaper zero days turns into grim Groundhog Day
Why is SandboxEscaper releasing vulnerabilities in such an irresponsible way? It matters not – Microsoft must patch what’s in front of it whatever the backstory.
Critical Adobe Flash player bug and more in June’s Patch Tuesday
June patch Tuesday features fixes from Adobe and Microsoft for critical flaws including a remote code vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player.
FBI warns users to be wary of phishing sites abusing HTTPS
Why you shouldn’t trust a website simply because it’s secured using HTTPS and backed by the green padlock symbol.
Radiohead releases ‘OK Computer’ sessions that hacker tried to ransom
The band shrugged off the threat and released the files on Bandcamp. They’re long and not very interesting, they said.
Critical flaws found in Amcrest security cameras
The Amcrest 721 family of security cameras features six security flaws discovered back in 2017 by a researcher at security outfit Synopsys.