‘Zombie’ Windows win32k bug reanimated by researcher
by Danny Bradbury In a rare find, a researcher has unveiled dozens of related bugs in a core Windows API that could enable attackers to elevate their privileges in the operating system. A year ago, Gil Dabah promised that he would find over 15 bugs related to the...
Watch out for the new wave of COVID-19 scams, warns IRS
by Lisa Vaas Fellow US taxpayers, are you eager to get your hands on the $1,200 bailout money you’ve been hearing about? … so eager you’re open to offers to help get it faster? If you answered ‘Yes’, then please, take heed. Any offer to...
Don’t get locked out of your own website – update this WordPress plugin now!
by Paul Ducklin Researchers at WordFence, a company that provides cybersecurity services for WordPress users, has warned of two security problems in a popular WordPress plugin called Rank Math. That’s “math” as in “calculations relating...
S2 Ep33: Ransomware on sale, dark web disaster, dead drops and pillow forts – Naked Security Podcast
by Alice Violet This week we bring you the podcast from our makeshift home studios (pillow forts). We discuss Dharma ransomware, the tour guide who turned out to be a Chinese spy, and why thousands of dark web sites suddenly vanished. Host Anna Brading is joined by...
