Archive: Articles with Tag 'Vulnerability'

Apple Fixes MacOS Flaw Abused in XCSSET Malware Attacks

Researchers uncovered a flaw in macOS that could allow attackers to access permissions, like screen recording, on victim devices - without their approval.

Apple, Vulnerability, Malware, Zero Day

FragAttacks Bugs Plague Wi-Fi Devices

A set of implementation and design flaws have been uncovered in the 802.11 standard that underpins Wi-Fi.

Wifi, Mobile, Vulnerability

The Tightrope Walk of Vulnerability Disclosure Windows and Patch Adoption

Google Project Zero's recent tweaking of its vulnerability disclosure window reflects how researchers are taking into account patch adoption when mulling disclosure policies.

Vulnerability, Vulnerability Disclosure, Vulnerability Management, Google Project Zero

Dell Patches High-Severity Firmware Update Driver Flaws

The high-severity Dell flaws could allow local attackers to gain kernel-mode privileges.

Dell, Vulnerability, Privilege Escalation, Firmware Security

Threat Group Exploits SonicWall Flaw to Deploy FiveHands Ransomware

Researchers shed light on the FiveHands ransomware, which was deployed after a threat group exploited a now-patched SonicWall flaw in January.

Ransomware, Malware, Vulnerability