Microsoft yesterday quietly released out-of-band software updates to patch two high-risk security vulnerabilities affecting hundreds of millions of Windows 10 and Server editions' users.To be noted, Microsoft rushed to deliver patches almost two weeks before the upcoming monthly 'Patch Tuesday Updates' scheduled for 14th July.That's likely because both flaws reside in the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases Urgent Windows Update to Patch Two Critical Flaws
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New Ripple20 Flaws Put Billions of Internet-Connected Devices at Risk of Hacking
The Department of Homeland Security and CISA ICS-CERT today issued a critical security advisory warning about over a dozen newly discovered vulnerabilities affecting billions of Internet-connected devices manufactured by over 500 vendors across the globe.Dubbed "Ripple20," the set of 19 vulnerabilities resides in a low-level TCP/IP software library developed by Treck, which, if … [Read more...] about New Ripple20 Flaws Put Billions of Internet-Connected Devices at Risk of Hacking
Oracle E-Business Suite Flaws Let Hackers Hijack Business Operations
If your business operations and security of sensitive data rely on Oracle's E-Business Suite (EBS), make sure you recently updated and are running the latest available version of the software.In a report released by enterprise cybersecurity firm Onapsis and shared with The Hacker News, the firm today disclosed technical details for vulnerabilities it reported in Oracle's … [Read more...] about Oracle E-Business Suite Flaws Let Hackers Hijack Business Operations
Qualcomm Chip Flaws Let Hackers Steal Private Data From Android Devices
Hundreds of millions of devices, especially Android smartphones and tablets, using Qualcomm chipsets, are vulnerable to a new set of potentially serious vulnerabilities.According to a report cybersecurity firm CheckPoint shared with The Hacker News, the flaws could allow attackers to steal sensitive data stored in a secure area that is otherwise supposed to be the most … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Chip Flaws Let Hackers Steal Private Data From Android Devices
Watch Out IT Admins! Two Unpatched Critical RCE Flaws Disclosed in rConfig
If you're using the popular rConfig network configuration management utility to protect and manage your network devices, here we have an important and urgent warning for you.A cybersecurity researcher has recently published details and proof-of-concept exploits for two unpatched, critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in the rConfig utility, at least one of which could … [Read more...] about Watch Out IT Admins! Two Unpatched Critical RCE Flaws Disclosed in rConfig
Update Google Chrome Browser to Patch New Critical Security Flaws
Google has released an urgent software update for its Chrome web browser and is urging Windows, Mac, and Linux users to upgrade the application to the latest available version immediately.Started rolling out to users worldwide this Wednesday, the Chrome 77.0.3865.90 version contains security patches for 1 critical and 3 high-risk security vulnerabilities, the most severe of … [Read more...] about Update Google Chrome Browser to Patch New Critical Security Flaws
125 New Flaws Found in Routers and NAS Devices from Popular Brands
The world of connected consumer electronics, IoT, and smart devices is growing faster than ever with tens of billions of connected devices streaming and sharing data wirelessly over the Internet, but how secure is it?As we connect everything from coffee maker to front-door locks and cars to the Internet, we're creating more potential—and possibly more dangerous—ways for hackers … [Read more...] about 125 New Flaws Found in Routers and NAS Devices from Popular Brands
Multiple Code Execution Flaws Found In PHP Programming Language
Maintainers of the PHP programming language recently released the latest versions of PHP to patch multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in its core and bundled libraries, the most severe of which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and compromise targeted servers.Hypertext Preprocessor, commonly known as PHP, is the most popular server-side web programming … [Read more...] about Multiple Code Execution Flaws Found In PHP Programming Language
Facebook Patches “Memory Disclosure Using JPEG Images” Flaws in HHVM Servers
Facebook has patched two high-severity vulnerabilities in its server application that could have allowed remote attackers to unauthorisedly obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service just by uploading a maliciously constructed JPEG image file.The vulnerabilities reside in HHVM (HipHop Virtual Machine)—a high-performance, open source virtual machine developed by … [Read more...] about Facebook Patches “Memory Disclosure Using JPEG Images” Flaws in HHVM Servers
Flaws in Over Half a Million GPS Trackers Expose Children Location Data
What if the tech intended to ensure that your kids, senior citizens, and pets are safe even when they're out of sight inadvertently expose them to stalkers?An estimated 600,000 GPS tracking devices for sale on Amazon and other large online merchants for $25–$50 have been found vulnerable to a handful of dangerous vulnerabilities that may have exposed user's real-time locations, … [Read more...] about Flaws in Over Half a Million GPS Trackers Expose Children Location Data