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Category: Security Software news and updates
The first Samsung Galaxy S23-series software update will fix 55 problems
Samsung has released its first software update for the Galaxy S23-series phones, including S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. Three phones came with the January security patch preloaded with the box, but this […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Take control of your online security: Bitwarden introduces Argon2 KDF support
Bitwarden password manager has added support for Argon2 KDF iterations. The feature was in development, we reported about it a few weeks ago. To be more specific, Bitwarden uses Argon2id which is […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Hackers Start Using Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attacks
Hackers Start Using Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attacks The one thing we’ve seen with these threat actors and hackers is that they seem to evolve to find loopholes in any new type […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
New crypto-mining attack exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell
New crypto-mining attack exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell A recently discovered malware called ‘ProxyShellMiner’ takes advantage of the Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell vulnerabilities to deploy cryptocurrency miners within a Windows domain, thereby […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Three Common Security Errors that Endanger Your Social Media Accounts
Three Common Security Errors that Endanger Your Social Media Accounts The prevalence of social media hacking has made it a significant security concern, with cybercriminals often targeting unsuspecting individuals. In 2018 alone, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Scandinavian Airlines confirms cyberattack that exposed customer data
Scandinavian Airlines revealed in a security notice published on the SAS Group website that it was the victim of a cyberattack. The attack, which was carried out on February 14, 2023, caused […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Cybercriminals Use Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attack Campaigns
Cybercriminals Use Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attack Campaigns According to security analysts, malicious actors have started using an open-source command and control (C2) framework called Havoc as an alternative to more expensive […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Here are all the changes to 1Password in the new update for Apple devices
1Password has released a significant update for its iOS and Mac platforms, as well as Android, PC, and Linux. The update includes over 100 new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Some of […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Is your device at risk? North Korean group launches new attack with Remote Access Trojan
Infamous North-Korean threat group APT37 has upgraded its arsenal of attacks with a new Remote Access Trojan, that is attacking targets on Windows and mobile devices. The group, known for malicious attacks […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Is your web app vulnerable? Here’s how to solve the top 10 security issues
Developing or using web-based software requires critical consideration of web application security due to the increasing number of online threats. Therefore, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that web applications […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
The end of passwords as we know it: Why experts say the future of security is passwordless
Over the years, passwords have posed a significant risk to enterprises. The Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that nearly 50% of data breaches are a result of stolen credentials. This […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Choosing the Right Passwordless Authentication Method for Maximum Benefits!
Traditionally, we’ve used passwords as the primary method for authentication, but they come with their own set of drawbacks. Security breaches are a common issue, and it can be challenging to remember […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Protect your privacy: Why you should avoid ChatGPT apps on Google Play and App Store
ChatGPT’s usage is rising every day, more and more users are flocking to use the chatbot. The popularity of the AI language model has seen the announcement of new tools such as […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
PSA: Don’t download ChatGPT apps from Google Play or the App Store
ChatGPT’s usage is rising every day, more and more users are flocking to use the chatbot. The popularity of the AI language model has seen the announcement of new tools such as […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Choosing the Right Passwordless Authentication Method for Maximum Benefits
Traditionally, we’ve used passwords as the primary method for authentication, but they come with their own set of drawbacks. Security breaches are a common issue, and it can be challenging to remember […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Here’s why the future of security is passwordless
Over the years, passwords have posed a significant risk to enterprises. The Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that nearly 50% of data breaches are a result of stolen credentials. This […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
How to solve 10 of the most common web application security vulnerabilities
Developing or using web-based software requires critical consideration of web application security due to the increasing number of online threats. Therefore, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that web applications […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
North-Korean group attacks Windows and mobiles with new Remote Access Trojan
Infamous North-Korean threat group APT37 has upgraded its arsenal of attacks with a new Remote Access Trojan, that is attacking targets on Windows and mobile devices. The group, known for malicious attacks […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden Password Manager introduces support for Argon2 KDF iterations
Bitwarden password manager has added support for Argon2 KDF iterations. The feature was in development, we reported about it a few weeks ago. To be more specific, Bitwarden uses Argon2id which is […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Tor network experiencing massive ongoing DDoS attacks
In the past seven months, users of the Tor network may have experienced issues connecting to sites through the network. Issues may have included slow connections while connected to Tor, but also […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
A Closer Look at KeePass: Why Its Reputation as a Safe Password Manager is Being Questioned
With the recent security breaches involving LastPass and Norton Password Manager, it’s understandable that people are wary about keeping their passwords in the cloud. That’s why there’s been a rise in the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
KeePass isn’t as safe as we once thought. Here’s why
With the recent security breaches involving LastPass and Norton Password Manager, it’s understandable that people are wary about keeping their passwords in the cloud. That’s why there’s been a rise in the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Should You Use Google Password Manager?
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to creating a password, I like for it to be strong, secure, and unique. For years I used the same password for everything […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
1Password plans to become the first password manager without passwords
Password manager 1Password plans to become the first major password management service that does not require passwords for unlocking user password databases. The company’s answer to passwords is passkey, a technology that […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Reddit discloses security breach: what you need to know
Reddit disclosed a security breach today on the site stating that a malicious actor managed to gain access to internal servers. The company became aware of a phishing campaign that targeted Reddit […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
KeePass 2.53.1 password manager resolves vulnerability controversy
KeePass 2.53.1 is a new update for the password manager that addresses a potential vulnerability in the application. Last week, word about a vulnerability in the password manager spread online. Reported by […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden’s web vault suffers an outage; apps and extensions are safe and unaffected
Bitwarden’s web vault suffered an outage today. The issue affected all users that use the web service, though the password manager service’s apps and extensions were unaffected and are completely safe Bitwarden’s […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden’s web vault suffers an outage; password manager’s apps and extensions are unaffected
Bitwarden’s web vault suffered an outage today. The issue affected all users, though the password manager service’s apps and extensions were unaffected. Bitwarden’s web vault goes down due to server issues I […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Protect Your Passwords Like Never Before with Dashlane’s Mobile Apps Source Code Release
Dashlane Password Manager has released the source code of its iOS and Android apps. Interested users and developers may check the code that are now available on GitHub. Dashane Password open sources […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Dashlane Password Manager has released the source code of its mobile apps
Dashlane Password Manager has released the source code of its iOS and Android apps. Interested users and developers may check the code that are now available on GitHub. Dashane Password open sources […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Improve KeePass security with this simple configuration change
KeePass, like many other password managers, relies on a primary password that protects the entire database of passwords and information. If an attacker manages to obtain that single password, all other passwords […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
United States Senator demands TikTok app store ban
In a letter sent to the CEOs of Google and Apple, United States senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, demanded that the companies ban the China-based TikTok application […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden’s Latest Update Takes Security to the Next Level
The recent security breach that affected LastPass has caused ripples across the industry. Norton Password Manager suffered a password stuffing attack, while Bitwarden users have been targeted by phishing ads. Many users […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden Password Manager will add support for Argon2 KDF soon
The LastPass data breach caused uproar amongst its users and the tech community, but there are several good things that happened in the aftermath of the incident. It actually taught users a […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Anker Confirms Eufy Cameras Not Fully Encrypted, Raising Concerns
Anker has finally admitted that its Eufy security cameras were not using end-to-end encryption to protect users’ data. Here’s what led to the confession. Security researchers discover flaws in Eufy cameras The […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Key Firefox and Android updates you need to be aware of
The new year has brought with it a host of new software updates across a variety of different apps and programs. While many of these updates are routine, with some offering basic […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
KeePass Password Manager Vulnerability: Is Your Data at Risk?
KeePass Password Safe is an open source local password manager for Windows. It is a well designed application that supports plugins and there are numerous forks available for other platforms. The Federal […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
LastPass Hack-Proof: How to Up Your Security Game Instantly
It has been a couple of months since LastPass suffered what is arguably the worst data breach to ever affect the password manager industry. The way the entire scenario was handled by […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
The Hidden Threat: 1Password Password Manager Phishing Ads on Google
The popular 1Password service is the latest cloud-based password manager that is being targeted by scammers. Like the recently reported Bitwarden scam, new and existing users of 1Password are targeted through malicious […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
United States Senator demands TikTok app store ban
In a letter sent to the CEOs of Google and Apple, United States senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, demanded that the companies ban the China-based TikTok application […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
LastPass Password Manager: increase this setting to improve security significantly
It has been a couple of months since LastPass suffered what is arguably the worst data breach to ever affect the password manager industry. The way the entire scenario was handled by […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden’s Latest Update Takes Security to the Next Level
The recent security breach that affected LastPass has caused ripples across the industry. Norton Password Manager suffered a password stuffing attack, while Bitwarden users have been targeted by phishing ads. Many users […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
600,000 Server-Side Iterations: Bitwarden’s Latest Update Takes Security to the Next Level
The recent security breach that affected LastPass has caused ripples across the industry. Norton Password Manager suffered a password stuffing attack, while Bitwarden users have been targeted by phishing ads. Many users […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Anker Confirms Eufy Cameras Not Fully Encrypted, Raising Concerns
Anker has finally admitted that its Eufy security cameras were not using end-to-end encryption to protect users’ data. Here’s what led to the confession. Security researchers discover flaws in Eufy cameras The […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Key Firefox and Android updates you need to be aware of
The new year has brought with it a host of new software updates across a variety of different apps and programs. While many of these updates are routine, with some offering basic […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Key software updates you need to be aware of
The new year has brought with it a host of new software updates across a variety of different apps and programs. While many of these updates are routine, with some offering basic […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Maximize Security with Bitwarden’s Latest Update: 600,000 Server-Side Iterations
The recent security breach that affected LastPass has caused ripples across the industry. Norton Password Manager suffered a password stuffing attack, while Bitwarden users have been targeted by phishing ads. Many users […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
KeePass Password Manager Vulnerability: Is Your Data at Risk?
KeePass Password Safe is an open source local password manager for Windows. It is a well designed application that supports plugins and there are numerous forks available for other platforms. The Federal […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Anker admits its Eufy security cameras were not end-to-end encrypted
Anker has finally admitted that its Eufy security cameras were not using end-to-end encryption to protect users’ data. Here’s what led to the confession. Security researchers discover flaws in Eufy cameras The […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
KeePass Password Manager vulnerability: what you need to know
KeePass Password Safe is an open source local password manager for Windows. It is a well designed application that supports plugins and there are numerous forks available for other platforms. The Federal […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden to increase its server-side iterations to 600,000; here’s how to set it manually
The recent security breach that affected LastPass has caused ripples across the industry. Norton Password Manager suffered a password stuffing attack, while Bitwarden users have been targeted by phishing ads. Many users […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
The Hidden Threat: 1Password Password Manager Phishing Ads on Google
The popular 1Password service is the latest cloud-based password manager that is being targeted by scammers. Like the recently reported Bitwarden scam, new and existing users of 1Password are targeted through malicious […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
The Hidden Threat: Bitwarden Password Manager Targeted by Phishing Scams
Scammers are targeting users of cloud-based password managers, including Bitwarden, with phishing attacks. And the mode of attack was malicious ads. Users have reported that they have seen fake advertisements for Bitwarden […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden Password Manager users are being targeted by phishing ads on Google
Scammers are targeting users of cloud-based password managers, including Bitwarden, with phishing attacks. And the mode of attack was malicious ads. Users have reported that they have seen fake advertisements for Bitwarden […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
NortonLifeLock says some Norton Password Manager accounts were compromised
A month ago, LastPass suffered one of the biggest security breaches we have seen in the world of password managers. And now, NortonLifeLock has revealed that some of its user accounts have […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Another password manager is moving beyond passwords
Passwords have been keeping us safe online for years but, according to tech industry big wigs, they are not safe enough. For a while now a group calling themselves the FIDO Alliance, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
It looks like even Ransomware gangs have limits
As the world continues to grapple with the threat of ransomware attacks, it appears that even the perpetrators of these malicious acts have their limits. The LockBit ransomware gang, which offers Ransomware […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Security experts blast LastPass for misleading users about stolen password vaults and data
LastPass suffered two data breaches in a span of 3 months. The first hack occurred in August, while the 2nd one happened sometime later. Martin’s write-up explains what LastPass’ statement had to […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Should you back up important Windows folders to OneDrive?
OneDrive on Windows has a back up feature that many users of the operating system may be unaware of. It requires a OneDrive account, free or paid works, and may be used […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden Unified: easier self-hosting of the password manager
Bitwarden Unified is a new solution for the Bitwarden password manager to host, manage and control the password management infrastructure. It is currently in Beta and developed by Bitwarden itself. The service […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
LastPass Hack Update: user vault data and information stolen
Password management service LastPass announced today that the disclosed password breach of August 2022 was more serious than it thought initially. The update confirms that user vault data and personal information was […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Create encrypted messages, images, files as HTML with Portable Secret
Portable Secret is an open source tool that is designed to encrypt messages, images or files and save them as HTML files. These files may then be shared, opened in any browser, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
NVIDIA releases security update for out-of-support graphics cards
NVIDIA released a display driver security update for some of its graphics cards that it no longer supports with regular driver updates. The security update addresses major security issues in the NVIDIA […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Microsoft Authenticator for watchOS is being discontinued
The Microsoft Authenticator app for watchOS is being discontinued. The company claims that the app is not compatible with some security features. Microsoft Authenticator for watchOS will stop working in January According […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Tricking antivirus solutions into deleting the wrong files on Windows
Security research Or Yair discovered a method to trick antivirus and endpoint security solutions into deleting legitimate files on Windows systems. Yair found out that he could manipulate endpoint detection and response […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden’s passwordless authentication method lets you log into your web vault using the mobile app
Bitwarden has introduced a passwordless authentication method. It lets you approve the login request from the mobile app, let’s find out more about it. Bitwarden’s passwordless authentication system I should mention this […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
LastPass suffers another data breach, says customer data was stolen
LastPass has been breached for a second time this year. The cloud-based password manager suffered a data breach in August 2022, which resulted in some source code and proprietary technical information being […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Massive Fake Website Campaign Spreading Malware detected
Security researchers have detected a big malware campaign that is using fake websites to impersonate popular products and brands to spread malware. So-called typosquatting attacks register domain names that resemble the domain […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Massive Fake Website Campaign Spreading Malware detected
Security researchers have detected a big malware campaign that is using fake websites to impersonate popular products and brands to spread malware. So-called typosquatting attacks register domain names that resemble the domain […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Microsoft adds RSS feed support to its Security Update Guide service
Microsoft’s Security Update Guide site is a core service when it comes to information about security information and updates that Microsoft releases. Up until now, users could sign-up using an account to […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Microsoft adds RSS feed support to its Security Update Guide service
Microsoft’s Security Update Guide site is a core service when it comes to information about security information and updates that Microsoft releases. Up until now, users could sign-up using an account to […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
OneDrive DLL Sideloading vulnerability exploited in the wild
Security services provider BitDefender published information about a DLL sideloading vulnerability of OneDrive that is exploited in the wild. According to the information, malicious actors exploit the vulnerability to mine cryptocurrency on […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
OneDrive DLL Sideloading vulnerability exploited in the wild
Security services provider BitDefender published information about a DLL sideloading vulnerability of OneDrive that is exploited in the wild. According to the information, malicious actors exploit the vulnerability to mine cryptocurrency on […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Maigret: create user dossiers based on username searches on thousands of sites
Maigret is an open source cross-platform tool to create profiles on users using just username searches. The program is free to use and does not require any APIs or configuration. The command […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Maigret: create user dossiers based on username searches on thousands of sites
Maigret is an open source cross-platform tool to create profiles on users using just username searches. The program is free to use and does not require any APIs or configuration. The command […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
LastPass provides details on August 2022 hack
LastPass informed customers about a security breach on the company’s official blog in August 2022. This week, the company published additional information about the hack after its investigation. Back in August 2022, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Microsoft Teams is storing authentication tokens in cleartext
A security vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Teams. A report that was published by security firm Vectra, reveals that Microsoft Teams is storing authentication tokens in cleartext. Microsoft Teams security issue […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden password manager adds Fastmail email forwarding support
Bitwarden is a popular choice when it comes to password managers. A late entry to the niche, it is open source, free for personal use and does not restrict functionality artificially for […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
HP Support Assistant has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability
HP Support Assistant is a software program that is included on HP computers and notebooks. The program is also available as a standalone download; customers who use HP peripherals, such as printers […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Windows Defender notifications about Win32/Hive.ZY virus were false positives
Many users have reported that Windows Defender had notified them about a Win32/Hive.ZY virus on their computer. Microsoft has confirmed that a bug was causing the issue, and has fixed it. Windows […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
LastPass discloses August 2022 security breach
LastPass, maker of the popular password management solution, disclosed a security breach on the company blog. According to the published information, LastPass noticed “unusual activity” about two weeks ago in the development […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Plex warns users to change their passwords after a data breach
The streaming media platform, Plex, has revealed that it has been impacted by a data breach. The company has advised users to reset their passwords to protect their accounts. Plex data breach […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Security vulnerabilities found in Intel and AMD processors
Security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in Intel and AMD processors that may lead to information disclosure. Most Intel 10th, 11th and 12th generation processors are affected by a new vulnerability that the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Your next Phishing email may come straight from PayPal
Malicious actors have started to exploit a loophole in the defenses of many home users, organizations, email and security services, to send out phishing emails from legitimate services. Threat actors have found […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Another phishing attack that bypasses multi-factor authentication targets Microsoft email users
Cybersecurity research analysts at Zscaler have uncovered a new large-scale phishing campaign targeting Microsoft email users. The main targets of the campaign are corporate users, specifically end users in Enterprise environments that […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Nvidia releases security update for unsupported Windows 7 and 8.1 systems
Nvidia ended support for Microsoft’s Windows 7 and 8.1 operating systems in 2021 officially. The company announced that it would release critical security updates for unsupported systems until September 2024. Nvidia released […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
LibreOffice security update fixes macro execution bypass and potential password leaking
The developers of LibreOffice have released updates for the open source Office suite to patch three security issues. LibreOffice is a popular cross-platform Microsoft Office alternative that is available for Windows, macOS […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
RememBear password manager is shutting down in July 2023
RememBear is shutting down in July 2023. The password manager service was launched by TunnelBear Inc., in 2017. The VPN provider was acquired by McAfee in 2018. What happened to RememBear? An […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
RememBear password manager is shutting down in July 2023
RememBear is shutting down in July 2023. The password manager service was launched by TunnelBear Inc., in 2017. The VPN provider was acquired by McAfee in 2018. What happened to RememBear? An […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
OpenDocument text files (.odt) malware campaign discovered
Security researchers at HP Wolf Security managed to isolate a malware campaign that used OpenDocument text files for distribution. This particular campaign was part of a larger one that was targeting the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Office Phishing Attack circumvents multi-factor authentication
Microsoft security researchers and engineers discovered a massive phishing attack that has been targeting more than 10,000 organizations since September 2021. The malicious actors used adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) phishing sites to steal passwords […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Patches for new Retbleed AMD and Intel microprocessor vulnerability may have significant overhead
Certain microprocessors from Intel and AMD are vulnerable to a new speculative execution attack related to Spectre Variant 2. Attacks may be used to leak data from kernel memory and mitigations may […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
New Windows Phishing Method gives attackers access to cookies and more
The rise of two-factor authentication added a new layer of security to the authentication process on the Internet. Attacks designed to steal user credentials are still common, but many fall short because […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Report: Adobe Reader is blocking antivirus tools from scanning loaded PDF documents
Adobe is blocking several antivirus tools actively from scanning PDF documents loaded by its Adobe Acrobat Reader application, according to a security report published by Minerva Labs. The company found evidence that […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Rapid7 research reveals which data ransomware groups seek and use for leverage
This article has been indexed from Security Software news and updates When it comes to ransomware attacks, some data is more precious to ransomware groups as others. A new research study by Rapid7, Pain Points: Ransomware Data Disclosure Trends, provides…
Microsoft Defender for Android, Apple iOS and macOS, and Windows now available
This article has been indexed from Security Software news and updates Microsoft Defender, the default security application on Windows, is now available as a standalone solution for the mobile operating systems Android and iOS, for Apple’s macOS operating system, and…
Intel Firmware updates for Memory Mapped I/O security vulnerabilities
This article has been indexed from Security Software news and updates Intel released new firmware updates to address Memory Mapped I/O security vulnerabilities. Intel and Microsoft published advisories this week to inform system administrators about the issues. Microsoft customers may…
PrivacyTests reveals how your web browser does privacy-wise
This article has been indexed from Security Software news and updates All web browsers support some privacy features, some more than others, but none protect users 100% against all privacy threats; that is the quintessence of the tests that PrivacyTests…
Your browser stores passwords and sensitive data in clear text in memory
This article has been indexed from Security Software news and updates Your web browser may store sensitive data, including usernames, passwords and session cookies in clear text in memory according to CyberArk security researcher Zeev Ben Porat. Most Chromium-based web…