Vulnerability

01.18.20

Security

Microsoft will fix an Internet Explorer security flaw under active attack

Homeland Security has even warned about the vulnerability.

By J. Fingas, 01.18.20

01.14.20

Microsoft is patching a major Windows 10 flaw discovered by the NSA (updated)

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Microsoft is patching a major Windows 10 flaw discovered by the NSA (updated)

For a change, the NSA disclosed the vulnerability rather than exploiting it.

By S. Dent, 01.14.20

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01.10.20

Homeland Security wants you to update your Firefox browser right now

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Homeland Security wants you to update your Firefox browser right now

It says attackers could exploit a vulnerability to ‘take control’ of your system.

By C. Fisher, 01.10.20

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01.07.20

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Google's new policy gives developers more time to address security flaws

You might see fewer companies rushing out half-baked patches.

By J. Fingas, 01.07.20

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12.20.19

Twitter fixes an Android bug that could have allowed hackers to hijack accounts

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Twitter fixes an Android bug that could have allowed hackers to hijack accounts

The company will contact you if you need to take additional action.

By I. Bonifacic, 12.20.19

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11.13.19

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Security

Intel fixes CPU security flaw it said was patched in May (updated)

Its earlier patch hadn't fully addressed the chip vulnerability.

By J. Fingas, 11.13.19

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11.10.19

Amazon Echo Show falls victim to an old flaw at hacking contest

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Amazon Echo Show falls victim to an old flaw at hacking contest

It illustrates the 'patch gap' that allows attacks on many smart devices.

By J. Fingas, 11.10.19

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11.08.19

Apple will fix macOS flaw exposing portions of encrypted emails

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Apple will fix macOS flaw exposing portions of encrypted emails

It only happens under specific circumstances, but it's still concerning.

By J. Fingas, 11.08.19

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11.03.19

The first in-the-wild BlueKeep cyberattack isn't as dangerous as feared

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Security

The first in-the-wild BlueKeep cyberattack isn't as dangerous as feared

It's not the fast-spreading worm that some expected.

By J. Fingas, 11.03.19

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10.14.19

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One of Linux's most important commands had a glaring security flaw

Sudo fix my vulnerability.

By J. Fingas, 10.14.19

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Vulnerability

Microsoft will fix an Internet Explorer security flaw under active attack

Microsoft is patching a major Windows 10 flaw discovered by the NSA (updated)

Homeland Security wants you to update your Firefox browser right now

Google's new policy gives developers more time to address security flaws

Twitter fixes an Android bug that could have allowed hackers to hijack accounts

Intel fixes CPU security flaw it said was patched in May (updated)

Amazon Echo Show falls victim to an old flaw at hacking contest

Apple will fix macOS flaw exposing portions of encrypted emails

The first in-the-wild BlueKeep cyberattack isn't as dangerous as feared

One of Linux's most important commands had a glaring security flaw

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