Vulnerabilities Vulnerabilities

Continuous news on hardware and software vulnerabilities from proof of concept to zero day, the dangerous to the novel. Follow the patching topic to narrow your news to emerging fixes.

Aussie banks warn customers after fresh PayID data breach

Aussie banks warn customers after fresh PayID data breach

'Client-side technical issue' blamed for latest disclosure.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2019 10:28AM Financial Services
Aussie security researcher helps uncover latest Intel flaws

Aussie security researcher helps uncover latest Intel flaws

Follows work on Spectre, Meltdown.
Matt Johnston May 16 2019 7:25AM Security
E-voting vendor Scytl criticises researchers that found vulnerability

E-voting vendor Scytl criticises researchers that found vulnerability

Claims vote changing "highly unlikely" but fixes code anyway.
Ry Crozier Mar 14 2019 10:18AM Security
Cisco patches router firmware as exploit attempts appear

Cisco patches router firmware as exploit attempts appear

Over 100 vulnerable hosts detected in Australia.
Ry Crozier Jan 28 2019 12:17PM Security
Kubernetes discloses critical privilege escalation flaw

Kubernetes discloses critical privilege escalation flaw

Exploitation difficult to detect.
Ry Crozier Dec 4 2018 11:47AM Cloud
Crypto bill adds 'pub test' for warrants, drops revenue justification

Crypto bill adds 'pub test' for warrants, drops revenue justification

New safeguard inserted to prevent 'systemic weaknesses'.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2018 9:27AM Security
Intel pays $100k 'bounty' on new Spectre variant

Intel pays $100k 'bounty' on new Spectre variant

Research paper released.
Ry Crozier Jul 11 2018 8:53AM Security
Telstra wants legal clarity to block malicious traffic

Telstra wants legal clarity to block malicious traffic

Reveals plan to 'inoculate' Australia against threats.
Ry Crozier May 9 2018 11:55AM Security
'Critical' firmware and hardware flaws found in AMD chips

'Critical' firmware and hardware flaws found in AMD chips

But how severe, and were they responsibly disclosed?
Ry Crozier Mar 14 2018 5:48AM Security
Critical Cisco flaw under active exploit

Critical Cisco flaw under active exploit

'Patch immediately'.
Allie Coyne Feb 12 2018 10:44AM Security
Critical chip flaw affects Intel, AMD and ARM

Critical chip flaw affects Intel, AMD and ARM

Google reveals research role, origins of vulnerability.
Ry Crozier Jan 4 2018 10:19AM Security
Wi-fi flaw confuses Aussie internet users

Wi-fi flaw confuses Aussie internet users

Do home routers really need urgent patching?
Ry Crozier Oct 18 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft won't patch Edge XSS vulnerability

Microsoft won't patch Edge XSS vulnerability

Content security policy bypass is 'by design'.
Juha Saarinen Sep 7 2017 6:33AM Security
LinkedIn exploit left millions exposed to malware

LinkedIn exploit left millions exposed to malware

Vulnerabilities in LinkedIn's messaging service now patched.
a Staff Writer Aug 22 2017 9:42AM Security
High-severity flaw found in OpenSSL

High-severity flaw found in OpenSSL

Users with version 1.1.0 advised to upgrade.
Juha Saarinen Feb 17 2017 6:30AM Security
Flaw found in Schneider Electric data centre monitoring system

Flaw found in Schneider Electric data centre monitoring system

Could allow remote access to unencrypted passwords.
Staff Writers Feb 2 2017 5:13PM Security
Attackers exploit ancient 'Dirty COW' kernel flaw

Attackers exploit ancient 'Dirty COW' kernel flaw

Dangerous local user privilege escalation possible.
Juha Saarinen Oct 21 2016 9:00AM Security
Apple iMessage preview leaks user device data

Apple iMessage preview leaks user device data

Potential for drive-by attacks without user intervention.
Juha Saarinen Oct 5 2016 8:25AM Security
Knox flaws give full control of Samsung Galaxy, Note devices

Knox flaws give full control of Samsung Galaxy, Note devices

Researchers detail KNOXout attack.
Allie Coyne Oct 5 2016 8:23AM Security
Zero-days discovered in EMC VMAX products

Zero-days discovered in EMC VMAX products

Full compromise of appliances possible.
Juha Saarinen Oct 4 2016 6:56AM Security

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?