Security vulnerabilities stories - Page 17

A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.

The malware implant has been patched, but iPhone users should ensure they’re running on the latest version of iOS (12.1.4) to leverage the security patches.

With vulnerabilities and security breaches on the rise, the latest Puppet product helps IT teams find, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities.

Researchers from NCC Group analysed different aspects of six mid-range enterprise printers manufactured by HP, Ricoh, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera, and Brother.

Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.

Security vulnerabilities in F5 Networks' popular BIG-IP load balancer could enable attackers to exploit iRules and gain unauthorised access, warns F-Secure.

The application works by scanning backup copies on to identify any vulnerabilities across an organisation’s IT environment.

Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.

Huawei collaborates with Swascan to patch critical security flaws, underscoring that even tech giants like Adobe, Microsoft, and Lenovo are vulnerable.

The security of smart home devices is once again under the spotlight this week, as two different device manufacturers come under fire for major vulnerabilities.

Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.

Businesses that use popular messaging platform Slack are being urged to update their Slack for Windows to version 3.4.0 immediately.

Intel-powered computers are facing a new vulnerability called 'ZombieLoad' WHERE id = which allows attackers to leak information from protected memory.

Security paradigms need a shift; as mobile work ensues, companies must pivot from endpoint protection to securing the actual users.

Businesses using PrinterLogic Print Management Software are urged to deploy 'always on' VPNs amid new vulnerabilities that risk remote attacks on workstations.

Over two million IoT devices, including security cameras and baby monitors, have critical security flaws, warns researcher Paul Marrapese.

Faced with an overload of 'critical' vulnerabilities, Tenable turns to predictive solutions, launching a tool that targets the top 3% of likely exploits.

Alex Nikolova made the discovery while conducting a research project on the same-origin policy of various web browsers.

Without a standard for responsible disclosure, even those who want to disclose vulnerabilities responsibly can get frustrated with the process.

Coinhive tops Check Point’s Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.