Old-school exploits in a modern system
Researchers discuss the new cybercriminal tactic of downloading outdated binaries onto modern computers and exploiting their vulnerabilities.
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Researchers discuss the new cybercriminal tactic of downloading outdated binaries onto modern computers and exploiting their vulnerabilities.
If your company uses devices running Windows XP, this source code leak is yet another reason get them protected.
ATMs and point-of-service systems are extremely vulnerable to malware — and software vendors are no longer patching them. Here’s how to make them safer.
What’s wrong with ATMs’ security and what should the banks do about it
Microsoft has patched yet another bug in OLE, this time one that’s 19-years-old. While it is extremely surprising this bug hadn’t been discovered earlier, the crucial question here is the use of the underreviewed legacy code that developers have to drag along for decades.
Windows XP’s longevity is fascinating – and terrifying from the security point of view. The latest survey shows it’s still around – over 16% of KSN users still use Windows XP, but it is also clear that its epoch is near the end.
Earlier this month, I have spent a week in Protaras, a very nice resort town located at the Eastern part of Cyprus. It’s a brilliant place for a getaway especially
Microsoft had to deal with a new less-than-pleasant vulnerability in Internet Explorer browser, which affected all of its versions starting with IE6 in all of its operational systems including the
Chris Brook of Threatpost and Brian Donohue discuss the month’s news, including OpenSSL Heartbleed, the end of Windows XP, Android, data breaches, and more.
The OpenSSL Heartbleed bug that could expose passwords, communications, and encryption keys continues to dominate news headlines across the security industry
Headlines dominated by just two stories this week: a seriously widespread crypto bug known as Heartbleed and Microsoft’s end of security support for Windows XP