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VPN users beware — security flaws are being exploited to spread dangerous malware
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Ivanti VPN tools are being abused to drop malware and in some cases even cryptominers.
If you’re using this router brand, you may want to disconnect now — security researchers found more vulnerabilities and a hardcoded password in Totolink hardware
By Lewis Maddison published
Many vulnerabilities have been recently found in Totolink routers, but the problems aren't anything new.
GitLab users warned of flaw that allows file overwrite — so update now
By Sead Fadilpašić published
New GitLab flaw was found with a severity score of 9.9 - and users are urged to patch up without delay.
It's true — Microsoft Teams group chat requests can be bad for you, as hackers hijack them to spread malware
By Sead Fadilpašić published
A Microsoft Teams feature, turned on by default, can put organizations at risk, security researchers claim.
Thousands of Jenkins instances exposed following attack
By Sead Fadilpašić published
A critical vulnerability was found in Jenkins, allowing for RCE against tens of thousands of instances.
Navigating the IRS ID Theft Assistance Program
By Bryan M Wolfe, Rob Clymo last updated
If your identity has fallen victim to illegal theft by malicious scammers, assistance is available to rectify the situation, though the process may require patience.
Linux users beware — this security flaw could allow attackers to get root on major distros, so take extra care
By Luke Hughes published
Flaw in versions 2.36 and 2.37 of the GNU C (glibc) library could grant unauthorised root access to attackers, bad news helped only by the fact that it’s unlikely to be exploitable remotely.
Securing your tax refund
By Bryan M Wolfe, Rob Clymo last updated
Take some basic precautions, and you could protect your tax refund and prevent hackers from accessing it.
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