Skip to main content

Security News

Filter by:

Researchers to release exploit for new VMware auth bypass, patch now

Proof-of-concept exploit code is about to be published for a vulnerability that allows administrative access without authentication in several VMware products.
BleepingComputer 25 May 2022 883 Views

Cisco Issues Patch for New IOS XR Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild

Cisco on Friday rolled out fixes for a medium-severity vulnerability affecting IOS XR Software that it said has been exploited in real-world attacks.
The Hacker News 23 May 2022 914 Views

Microsoft sounds the alarm on – wait for it – a Linux botnet

Redmond claims the numbers are scary, but won't release them Microsoft has sounded the alarm on DDoS malware called XorDdos that targets Linux endpoints and servers.…
The Register 23 May 2022 5169 Views

PDF smuggles Microsoft Word doc to drop Snake Keylogger malware

Threat analysts have discovered a recent malware distribution campaign using PDF attachments to smuggle malicious Word documents that infect users with malware. [...]
Bleepingcomputer 23 May 2022 811 Views

This malware-spreading PDF uses a sneaky file name to trick the unwary

Researchers find a malware campaign that uses file-naming trickery to get victims to download malicious files from the internet.
ZDnet 23 May 2022 680 Views

Media giant Nikkei’s Asian unit hit by ransomware attack

Publishing giant Nikkei disclosed that the group's headquarters in Singapore was hit by a ransomware attack almost one week ago, on May 13, 2022.
Bleeping Computer 20 May 2022 1196 Views

Phishing websites now use chatbots to steal your credentials

Phishing attacks are now using automated chatbots to guide visitors through the process of handing over their login credentials to threat actors.
Bleeping Computer 20 May 2022 1069 Views

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint gets new troubleshooting mode

Microsoft says Defender for Endpoint now comes with a new 'troubleshooting mode' that will help Windows admins test Defender Antivirus performance and run compatibility scenarios without getting blocked by tamper protection. [...]
Bleepingcomputer 18 May 2022 1083 Views

Microsoft: Windows Server 20H2 reaches end of service in August

Microsoft has reminded customers today that Windows Server, version 20H2 will be reaching the end of service (EOS) on August 9, 2022. [...]
Bleepingcomputer 18 May 2022 1230 Views

Sysrv-K Botnet Targets Windows, Linux

Packet Storm 18 May 2022 11964 Views