/>Updated: Any modern device sporting Bluetooth connectivity may be impacted with the exception of Android.A flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol may expose modern device users to tracking and could leak their ID, researchers claim.  The vulnerability can be used to spy on users despite native OS protections that are in place and impacts Bluetooth devices on Windows 10, iOS, and macOS machines. This includes iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch models, MacBooks, and Microsoft tablets & laptops.  On Wednesday, researchers from Boston University David Starobinski and Johannes...…/>Updated: Any modern device sporting Bluetooth connectivity may be impacted with the exception of Android.A flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol may expose modern device users to tracking and could leak their ID, researchers claim.  The vulnerability can be used to spy on users despite native OS protections that are in place and impacts Bluetooth devices on Windows 10, iOS, and macOS machines. This includes iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch models, MacBooks, and Microsoft tablets & laptops.  On Wednesday, researchers from Boston University David Starobinski and Johannes...WW…

/>The caution is aimed at preventing share prices from tanking on debut.Darktrace has reportedly slashed its valuation estimate ahead of a planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).  The cybersecurity firm, which offers artificial intelligence (AI)-based threat detection and response solutions, will seek a valuation of between £2.4 billion ($3.3bn) and £2.7 billion ($3.7bn), according . The valuation, believed to be far lower than previous valuation hopes of roughly £3.6 billion ($5bn), is expected to be announced to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday.  Founded in 2013...…/>The caution is aimed at preventing share prices from tanking on debut.Darktrace has reportedly slashed its valuation estimate ahead of a planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).  The cybersecurity firm, which offers artificial intelligence (AI)-based threat detection and response solutions, will seek a valuation of between £2.4 billion ($3.3bn) and £2.7 billion ($3.7bn), according . The valuation, believed to be far lower than previous valuation hopes of roughly £3.6 billion ($5bn), is expected to be announced to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday.  Founded in 2013...WW…

Byfor| March 16, 2021 -- 08:41 GMT (01:41 PDT)| Topic:Microsoft has released a one-click mitigation tool as a stop-gap for IT admins who still need to apply security patches to protect their Exchange servers. Released , the tool is designed to mitigate the threat posed by four actively-exploited vulnerabilities that have collectively for organizations worldwide.  Microsoft released emergency fixes for the critical vulnerabilities on March 2. However, the company estimates that at least 82,000 internet-facing servers are still unpatched and vulnerable to attack.  The company...…Byfor| March 16, 2021 -- 08:41 GMT (01:41 PDT)| Topic:Microsoft has released a one-click mitigation tool as a stop-gap for IT admins who still need to apply security patches to protect their Exchange servers. Released , the tool is designed to mitigate the threat posed by four actively-exploited vulnerabilities that have collectively for organizations worldwide.  Microsoft released emergency fixes for the critical vulnerabilities on March 2. However, the company estimates that at least 82,000 internet-facing servers are still unpatched and vulnerable to attack.  The company...WW…

/>Updated: The impacted vendor has not responded or fixed the security issues.In another example of how connectivity can , researchers have disclosed two remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in a smart air fryer. RCEs are often considered to be some of the most severe types of vulnerabilities as they allow attackers to remotely deploy code, potentially leading to the hijack of a system, remote tampering, and the execution of additional malware payloads.  While targeting consumer products and executing an RCE may not have the same immediate impact as on a corporate network, it...…/>Updated: The impacted vendor has not responded or fixed the security issues.In another example of how connectivity can , researchers have disclosed two remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in a smart air fryer. RCEs are often considered to be some of the most severe types of vulnerabilities as they allow attackers to remotely deploy code, potentially leading to the hijack of a system, remote tampering, and the execution of additional malware payloads.  While targeting consumer products and executing an RCE may not have the same immediate impact as on a corporate network, it...WW…

/>The researchers who discovered the bug have earned themselves $200,000.A zero-day vulnerability in Zoom which can be used to launch remote code execution (RCE) attacks has been disclosed by researchers.  Pwn2Own, organized by the Zero Day Initiative, is a contest for white-hat cybersecurity professionals and teams to compete in the discovery of bugs in popular software and services.  The latest competition included 23 entries, competing in different categories including web browsers, virtualization software, servers, enterprise communication, and local escalation of...…/>The researchers who discovered the bug have earned themselves $200,000.A zero-day vulnerability in Zoom which can be used to launch remote code execution (RCE) attacks has been disclosed by researchers.  Pwn2Own, organized by the Zero Day Initiative, is a contest for white-hat cybersecurity professionals and teams to compete in the discovery of bugs in popular software and services.  The latest competition included 23 entries, competing in different categories including web browsers, virtualization software, servers, enterprise communication, and local escalation of...WW…

/>Updated: The source alleges the January security incident was severely downplayed.A whistleblower involved in the response to a data breach suffered by Ubiquiti Networks has claimed the incident was downplayed and could be described as "catastrophic." On January 11, the networking equipment and Internet of Things (IoT) devices provider began sending out informing them of a recent security breach.  The company said that someone had obtained "unauthorized access" to Ubiquiti systems hosted by a "third-party cloud provider," in which account information was stored for the ui.com web...…/>Updated: The source alleges the January security incident was severely downplayed.A whistleblower involved in the response to a data breach suffered by Ubiquiti Networks has claimed the incident was downplayed and could be described as "catastrophic." On January 11, the networking equipment and Internet of Things (IoT) devices provider began sending out informing them of a recent security breach.  The company said that someone had obtained "unauthorized access" to Ubiquiti systems hosted by a "third-party cloud provider," in which account information was stored for the ui.com web...WW…

/>The vendor is urging customers to apply patches immediately.SonicWall is urging customers to apply patches to resolve three zero-day vulnerabilities in its email security solution that are being actively exploited in the wild.  In a on Tuesday, the US company said fixes have been published to resolve three critical issues impacting "hosted and on-premises email security products."SonicWall ES is a solution designed to protect email traffic and communication, such as by preventing phishing emails and business email compromise (BEC) attempts.  There is at least one known case...…/>The vendor is urging customers to apply patches immediately.SonicWall is urging customers to apply patches to resolve three zero-day vulnerabilities in its email security solution that are being actively exploited in the wild.  In a on Tuesday, the US company said fixes have been published to resolve three critical issues impacting "hosted and on-premises email security products."SonicWall ES is a solution designed to protect email traffic and communication, such as by preventing phishing emails and business email compromise (BEC) attempts.  There is at least one known case...WW…

/>The executive says the indictment highlights the “vilification” of anyone “who takes a stance against unwarranted surveillance.”The indicted chief executive of the Sky Global encrypted chat service has claimed that accusations of his participation in criminal activity are an attempt to erode "the fundamental right to privacy." On Friday, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) , filed in the Southern District of California, against Sky Global's CEO, Jean-Francois Eap, as well as a former distributor of Sky Global devices, Thomas Herdman. US prosecutors claim the pair "knowingly and...…/>The executive says the indictment highlights the “vilification” of anyone “who takes a stance against unwarranted surveillance.”The indicted chief executive of the Sky Global encrypted chat service has claimed that accusations of his participation in criminal activity are an attempt to erode "the fundamental right to privacy." On Friday, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) , filed in the Southern District of California, against Sky Global's CEO, Jean-Francois Eap, as well as a former distributor of Sky Global devices, Thomas Herdman. US prosecutors claim the pair "knowingly and...WW…

/>The company may now have to fight against user privacy violation claims in court.Google has failed to have a proposed class-action lawsuit quashed that alleges the company violated user privacy by collecting data in Incognito browser modes.  The lawsuit, originally filed in , claims that Google tracks and collects consumer browsing history, among other activities, even when Chrome's Incognito or other privacy-based browser sessions are in use.  Filed in the District Court of Northern California, the class-action complaint alleges that when an individual visits a web page...…/>The company may now have to fight against user privacy violation claims in court.Google has failed to have a proposed class-action lawsuit quashed that alleges the company violated user privacy by collecting data in Incognito browser modes.  The lawsuit, originally filed in , claims that Google tracks and collects consumer browsing history, among other activities, even when Chrome's Incognito or other privacy-based browser sessions are in use.  Filed in the District Court of Northern California, the class-action complaint alleges that when an individual visits a web page...WW…

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies and your choices . By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.AcceptRejectUpdate ConsentUnder half of CISOs are ready to respond to a cyberattackThe UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has publicly said it has nothing to do with a misleading poster designed to put fear into the hearts of parents and urge them to call the police if their children are using Kali Linux.The poster, made public by , has reportedly...…We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies and your choices . By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.AcceptRejectUpdate ConsentUnder half of CISOs are ready to respond to a cyberattackThe UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has publicly said it has nothing to do with a misleading poster designed to put fear into the hearts of parents and urge them to call the police if their children are using Kali Linux.The poster, made public by , has reportedly...WW…