Hack This: Where To Write Code
2016-12-19
The code itself, the symbols and strings that eventually dictate the behavior of a machine, is one thing, but properly preparing it and executing it requires a dedicated venue. YourRead More →
Security Firms Almost Brought Down Massive Mirai Botnet
2016-12-17
Following a failed takedown attempt, changes made to the Mirai malware variant responsible for building one of today’s biggest botnets of IoT devices will make it incredibly harder for authoritiesRead More →
Hacking Ubuntu Linux distro exploiting the CrashDB code injection issue
2016-12-16
The exploitation of the CrashDB code injection issue could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code on machines running Ubuntu Linux distro. New problems for Ubuntu Linux distribution, the securityRead More →
0-days hitting Fedora and Ubuntu open desktops to a world of hurt
2016-12-16
If your desktop runs a mainstream release of Linux, chances are you’re vulnerable. If you run a mainstream distribution of Linux on a desktop computer, there’s a good chance securityRead More →
‘Originull’ Bug Allows Hackers To Read All Your Facebook Messenger Chats
2016-12-15
Short Bytes: Security firm Cynet has discovered a critical issue that affects the privacy of 1-billion Facebook Messenger users. Dubbed Originull, this flaw is also expected to affect millions of other websitesRead More →
Vulnerabilities Found in Linux Security Software Can Give Hackers Root Access
2016-12-13
McAfee patches flaws in its Linux security solution. Remote code execution flaws found in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux could allow an attacker to obtain root privileges, and a securityRead More →
First Version of Sandboxed Tor Browser Available
2016-12-12
Developers at the Tor Project have started working on a sandboxed version of the Tor Browser, currently available as an early alpha version for Linux systems. Sandboxing is a securityRead More →
President Obama orders full review of alleged Russian hacking in US Election
2016-12-12
President Barack Obama has ordered US intelligence agencies to deeper investigate the alleged Russian interference with the 2016 Presidential Election. President Barack Obama is going to close his Presidential mandate,Read More →
Three serious Linux kernel security holes patched
2016-12-10
It’s time to patch your Linux servers and PCs again. The good news is developers are looking very closely at Linux’s core code for possible security holes. The bad newsRead More →
New Exo Android Trojan Sold on Hacking Forums, Dark Web
2016-12-10
Malware coders are advertising a new Android trojan that can be used for phishing banking credentials, intercepting SMS messages, locking devices with a password (ransomware-like behavior), and more. The trojan’sRead More →
