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Dangerous Dirty Cow Vulnerability in Linux OS
A dangerous bug has been found in Linux operating system. This vulnerablity is a Linux kernel security flaw that allows privilege-escalation – a user can gain root priveleges in less than 5 seconds. Scary isn’t it! Cyber security experts have…
Sophisticated Linux Trojan Self-Deletes to Elude Detection
A new Linux trojan exploits weak security in Internet of Things (IoT) devices to infect those devices and allow them to be utilized as part of a Bot network. The trojan has been named ELF Linux/NyaDrop. This trojan specifically targets…
Hackers are now Hacker-Spies – How to stay protected
Hackers are not just hackers anymore, they have become hacker-spies. In the cyber criminal world hacking has advanced to spying and spear phishing is the potent weapon used in cybercrime. The skill and sophistication of hackers has increased over…
Fairware Attacks on Linux and Insecure Redis Instances
The recent Fairware attacks have baffled many Linux server admins who were relying on antivirus and other anti-malware software. Fairware attacks, reported over a couple of weeks ago, resulted in the disappearance of the Linux server’s web folder and websites…
Router Flaw That Causes Hijack of Home Internet Connections
Here’s another piece of news that could give a shock of sorts to those who think internet security is easy, and that installing programs like antivirus software, firewall etc would give total security. Here comes report about a new vulnerability,…
Mac-based Malware via BitTorrent Client Transmission
Here’s news for those interested in internet security, news about malware and Mac-based malware. This is also news for those who believe that fighting Mac virus is not just being armed with an antivirus for Mac. It’s basically the knowledge…
Breaking into Windows 10 Through OS Vulnerability Not Easy
Windows has always been a favourite target for hackers. They keep coming up with new strategies to hack into Windows. On the other hand security experts too keep researching on Windows so as to come up with antivirus strategies to…
Android phones hit by ‘QuadRooter’ vulnerabilities
Android users today are becoming more concerned about the security of their devices and opt for all security measures, including antivirus for Android devices. At the same time, we get to hear about new vulnerabilities that affect devices, including Android…
M&A attacks in the Cyber Security Industry
Cyber security firms are responsible for securing other companies from cyber attacks with antivirus software, SSL certificates etc. But now they themselves are reportedly vulnerable to attacks, but of a different kind. As per recent reports cyber security firms are…
Locky Ransomware Leads in Malware Infections
Cyber criminals have increased spamming with malware-laced emails. Malicious servers are spewing out malicious emails at the rate of hundreds of millions of emails per day. Cyber experts state that the spam volume has reached never before levels. When more…