Tag: exploit

Hackers could exploit these W-Fi security flaws to knock your internet offline

Broadcom patched high-severity DoS flaw in chipset softwareASUS RT-BE86U confirmed vulnerable; other models may be affectedAttack crashes...

Your headphones may be tracking you – how a Google Fast Pair exploit lets hackers spy in seconds

Attackers can hack your speaker’s microphones and track your locationThe vulnerability is found in Google’s Fast Pair...

Hackers exploit WordPress plugin security flaw exposing 40,000 websites to complete takeover risk – here’s how to stay safe

Patchstack found critical Modular DS flaw (CVE-2026-23550) allowing admin bypassVulnerability scored 10/10 and is already being exploited...

Vulnerability in Identity Service Engine with exploit code patched by Cisco

CVE-2026-20029 in Cisco ISE/ISE-PIC allows arbitrary file reads via malicious XML uploadsExploitation requires valid admin credentials; no...

Battlefield 6 gets temporary XP adjustments in the midst of a baffling Strikepoint exploit

An alleged Strikepoint exploit in Battlefield 6 has been discoveredIt supposedly lets players earn millions in XP...

Oh great, now our Twitter data is for sale on the dark web

A list of 5.4 million Twitter users' emails and phone numbers just showed up for sale on the dark web.

Latest Chrome 88 Update Includes Important Fix for Zero-Day Vulnerability

Google has released Chrome version 88.0.4324.150 with an important fix for a zero-day vulnerability in the web browser that the

iOS Wi-Fi Exploit Could Have Let Hackers Remotely Access Nearby iPhones

Earlier this year, Apple patched an iOS vulnerability that potentially could have allowed hackers to remotely access nearby iPhones and

Apple’s T2 Security Chip Vulnerable to Attack Via USB-C

After it was reported last week that Apple's T2 Security Chip could be vulnerable to jailbreaking, the team behind the

Apple’s T2 Chip Has Unpatchable Security Flaw, Claims Researcher

Intel Macs that use Apple's T2 Security Chip are vulnerable to an exploit that could allow a hacker to circumvent

Apple Paid Hacker $75,000 for Uncovering Zero-Day Camera Exploits in Safari

Apple paid out $75,000 to a hacker for identifying multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in its software, some of which could be

Android Security Flaw Let Apps Access People’s Cameras for Secret Video and Audio Recordings

A security flaw in Android smartphones from companies like Google and Samsung allowed malicious apps to record video, take photos,

NordVPN confirms an attacker breached a rented Finland server

NordVPN says an attacker breached a server rented from a Finland-based data center. The breach took place in March 2018, but the attacker didn't retrieve any customer information.

iOS 13’s FaceTime bug gives access to your iPhone contacts without permission

A security researcher has found yet another lock screen exploit on the iPhone, this time with FaceTime on iOS 13

Google claims user data on iPhones was open to hackers for two years

Researchers at Google's external security blog have discovered a hole in Apple's security that could have allowed hackers access to the data of iPhone users.

Spectre looms again as another exploit leaves Intel CPUs vulnerable

The latest Spectre exploit to come to light is SWAPGS, a bug that affects all Intel CPUs going back to 2012. While there is a suggestion that some AMD CPUs may be affected too, the red team denies it, and BitDefender backs it up.

New Spectre attack lets hackers steal data without having to run local code on PCs

Researchers at the Graz University of Technology reveals a new attack called NetSpectre. Unlike the internet-based Spectre attack that requires code running locally on the target PC, this version doesn't need to run local code.The post New Spectre attack lets hackers steal data without having to run local code on PCs appeared first on Digital Trends.

New Spectre attack lets hackers steal data without having to run local code on PCs

Researchers at the Graz University of Technology reveals a new attack called NetSpectre. Unlike the internet-based Spectre attack that requires code running locally on the target PC, this version doesn't need to run local code.The post New Spectre attack lets hackers steal data without having to run local code on PCs appeared first on Digital Trends.

You’ll want to perk up when it comes to the new ‘Lazy State’ Intel CPU bug

A new bug in Intel CPUs dating back to 2011 has been discovered. Similar to Spectre and Meltdown, it takes advantage of an inherent flaw in the chip's design to steal user data from running processes.The post You’ll want to perk up when it comes to the new ‘Lazy State’ Intel CPU bug appeared first on Digital Trends.

Now fixed, Cortana exploit allowed anyone to bypass the Windows 10 lock screen

McAfee Labs reports that the latest Patch Tuesday update issued by Microsoft fixes a problem with Cortana that allowed anyone to read sensitive information at the Windows 10 lock screen and bypass the screen altogether.The post Now fixed, Cortana exploit allowed anyone to bypass the Windows 10 lock screen appeared first on Digital Trends.

A major exploit leaves every Nintendo Switch susceptible to hacking

If you have a Nintendo Switch gaming console, listen up. It would appear that a new "exploit chain" for Nvidia Tegra X1-based systems outlines an unpatchable process to run random code on all Nintendo Switches.The post A major exploit leaves every Nintendo Switch susceptible to hacking appeared first on Digital Trends.

Logging in with Facebook may let Javascript trackers steal personal data

Facebook's handling of personal data is under the spotlight again with a new report suggesting that sites leveraging Facebook's API for verification purposes could be allowing the harvesting of data through Javascript trackers.The post Logging in with Facebook may let Javascript trackers steal personal data appeared first on Digital Trends.

Global cyberattack targets 200,000 network switches

The past few days haven't been great for the internet's broader security. Iran's Communication and Information Technology Ministry has

First Spectre, now BranchScope — another vulnerability in Intel processors

If Intel didn't have enough to worry about, researchers discovered another vulnerability in the way processors predict ahead to speed up tasks. It's similar to Spectre Variant 2, only it uses another point in prediction.The post First Spectre, now BranchScope — another vulnerability in Intel processors appeared first on Digital Trends.

Sophisticated malware attacks through routers

Security researchers at Kaspersky Lab have discovered what's likely to be another state-sponsored malware strain, and this one is more

LTE security holes could lead to fake emergency alerts

Vulnerabilities in cellular network technology definitely aren't things of the past. Researchers at Purdue and the University of Iowa

BitTorrent client exploits could let rogue websites control your PC

BitTorrent's peer-to-peer app and its lightweight uTorrent counterpart are susceptible to particularly nasty hijacking flaws. Google researcher Tavis Ormandy recently

Air Force security hackathon leads to record payout

The US Air Force's second security hackathon has paid dividends... both for the military and the people finding holes in

Intel currently facing 32 class-action lawsuits for Spectre and Meltdown

Yesterday, Intel expanded its bug bounty program to catch more issues like the extensive Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws, but

Intel expands bug bounty to catch more Spectre-like security flaws

To say Intel was caught flat-footed by the Meltdown and Spectre flaws would be an understatement. However, it has

Intel told Chinese firms of Meltdown flaws before the US government

Intel may have been working with many tech industry players to address the Meltdown and Spectre flaws, but who it

Blizzard patches security hole to block hackers from sending fake updates

Blizzard is working on a full-fledged patch to address an issue with its Update Agent that could fall prey to a remote DNS rebinding attack. The company has a temporary fix in place, and should roll out a full patch soon.The post Blizzard patches security hole to block hackers from sending fake updates appeared first on Digital Trends.