Tag: Vulnerabilities
NSA Issues Guidelines on Securing Virtual Private Networks
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) issued a set of guidelines on securing IPsec (IP security) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) against potential cyberthreats....
Lucifer Malware Exploits Windows Vulnerabilities to Launch DDoS Attacks
Security experts from Palo Alto Networks discovered a new malware dubbed “Lucifer” targeting Windows systems with cryptojacking and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The researchers...
Half of Mobile Banking Apps are Vulnerable to Fraud Data Theft
A recent study by Positive Technologies revealed that over 50% of mobile banking applications are vulnerable to fraud and data theft due to inadequate...
Over 100,000 Security Cameras in U.K. Are Hackable: Report
New research from consumer advocacy organization Which? revealed that more than 100,000 wireless security cameras installed in U.K. homes and businesses are vulnerable to...
Flaw in Facebook Messenger App Allows Attackers to Run Persistent Malware
Security researchers from Reason Labs disclosed a critical vulnerability in the Facebook Messenger application for Windows that could allow attackers to hijack a call...
June 2020 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes 129 CVEs
Microsoft released its June 2020 Patch Tuesday software security update to fix a total of 129 newly discovered CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) affecting...