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Researchers dubbed it a “straightforward Linux kernel locking bug” that they exploited against Debian Buster’s 4.19.0.13-amd64 kernel. In 2017, MacAfee researchers disclosed a memory corruption bug inside the Linux kernel’s UDP fragmentation offload (UFO) that allowed unauthorized individuals to gain local privilege escalation. The bug affected both IPv4 and IPv6 code paths running kernel version 4.8.0 […]
Dubbed WifiDemon by researchers; the attack required the victim’s wifi to be set on auto-join which is by default in iPhones. Just about a month ago, a bug was discovered in Apple’s iPhone devices that disabled the WIFI functionality of the phone if it connected to a personal hotspot with a specific SSID containing a […]
Another day, another breach involving Facebook, Twitter, and third-party developers. On Monday, both Facebook and Twitter announced that the data of hundreds of users had been compromised due to a software development kit (SDK) named “One Audience” giving third-party developers access to certain data. The data includes email addresses, usernames and recent tweets of anyone […]
“Sudoing” lately? Linux or any Unix-based platform users are well aware of the Sudo command. In Unix and Linux, the Sudo keyword lets users gain special privileges to execute certain commands, which normally they cannot execute. Sudo command is perhaps one of the most significant of all commands in the Linux/Unix framework and if misused, […]
New cryptographic vulnerability in Tesla Model S key fob’s encryption allows hackers to clone the key and steal the car without touching the owners key. Lennert Wouters, a security researcher from Belgian university KU Leuven and, his team revealed a new technique to bypass the Model S key fob’s encryption in Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded […]
Malware showcase is a Github repository that contains examples of malware usage and behavior, this repo should be used only for educational purposes or for experts who wish to expand on the usage for red team or other related ethical hacking activities. Installation N.B: We will need to set up a virtual environment 1 – […]
A security researcher came up with a brilliant plan to mess up with license plate readers and ticketing systems by registering his car’s license plate as ‘NULL.’ The plan worked (sort of!) and the NULL plates managed to create a glitch in the system. But at the same time, the plan backfired spectacularly as he […]
The researcher discovered a code execution vulnerability in LibreOffice let an attacker hack your computer by just sending a weaponized document with macro and promote a user to Open it via LibreOffice. LibreOffice is an open-source office suite alternative of MS office developed by The Document Foundation that compatible with .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, […]
Windows 10 bug: If you have a device connected via cable to the USB Type-C input, you may have to wait another minute to turn off your computer – The bug exists in USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface (UCSI) software. The new bug in Windows 10 is not a serious one, but it somewhat […]
Mark Zuckerberg-owned Facebook has been surrounded by a host of privacy issues. In addition to the existing ones, a new Facebook bug has surfaced which allowed anyone to view your messages. According to a blog post by the Imperva, a cybersecurity firm, Facebook Messenger was prone to a vulnerability (now patched) that allowed Cross-Site Frame […]
One of the perks of having an Android TV is that users can display their Google Photos albums as a screensaver when the TV is idle. However, a Twitter user found himself in a predicament when his Android TV started showing private photo libraries of many other users. As first spotted by XDA developers, the Google […]
In a matter of minutes users lose hundreds of followers and followed accounts According to network security and ethical hacking specialists from the International Institute of Cyber Security, Instagram has confirmed that some users are losing a considerable number of followers due to a platform error. In addition to the loss of followers, the error […]
Following a ruckus on Twitter, Instagram acknowledged that a bug is causing a massive drop in the number of followers in many Instagram accounts, particularly the accounts of prominent figures. Earlier, it was speculated that this is an outcome of the company culling inactive and fake accounts. Now, it looks more like a glitch that Instagram […]
FaceTime bug is exposing calls and videos – Here’s how to disable FaceTime until this issue is fixed. According to reports, there is a major bug in iPhone FaceTime’s video calling function that lets users hear audio from the call even before the recipient has accepted the video call. Moreover, the flaw also lets people see […]
A security bug in Twitter exposed private tweets of users to the public. The flaw only affected Android users of the Twitter app while iPhone users were not affected. According to Twitter, private tweets of users from November 3, 2014, to January 14, 2019, were exposed. Although the company did not say how many people were affected […]
Another day, another privacy breach – This time, the social media giant Facebook has announced that a bug in its Photo API exposed private photos of over 6.8 million users to third-party app developers. The breach took place from September 13 to September 25, 2018, which means for 12 days straight some developers could view your […]
The investigator who discovered the error will be rewarded by the company Sahad Nk, a digital forensics expert from India and partner in a cybersecurity firm, has received a reward from Microsoft as part of the company’s bug report program thanks to the discovery and reporting of a series of critical vulnerabilities present in […]
Google Plus has been hit by yet another bug forcing the company to shut down the social media site earlier than previously anticipated. In October this year, Google revealed that a bug was present in the API for the consumer version of Google Plus (Google+) that allowed third-party developers to access data of not just over 500,000 users but also […]
A class action lawsuit has been filed by Dave Cooper, a freelance videographer, against Adobe for a bug in its video-editing software Premiere Pro that deleted years of his work within no time. Cooper software watched in horror as his important videos and clips got permanently deleted. In the lawsuit, Cooper has alleged that the […]
An iOS user Jose Rodriguez, who discovered a passcode bypass related flaw in iOS 12 last month, has now identified another passcode bypass bug in the recently released iOS 12.0.1. According to Rodriguez, a Spanish security researcher, the new bug offers an easy access to Photo Library of any locked iPhone. An attacker can select […]
Sony’s most prestigious gaming console till date PlayStation 4 or PS4 contains a bug that exploits and crashes the console through a text message. It is believed that malicious threat actors are sending infected messages to the console to crash it. Reddit is bursting with reports from PS4 users who are complaining about receiving strings […]