'Looney Tunables' Bug Opens Millions of Linux Systems to Root Takeover
The flaw poses a significant risk of unauthorized data access, system alterations, potential data theft, and complete takeover of vulnerable systems, especially in the IoT and embedded computing space.
Turnkey Rootkit for Amateur Hackers Makes Supply Chain Attacks Easy
It's never been easier to hide malware in plain sight in open source software package repositories, and "DiscordRAT 2.0" now makes it easy to take advantage of those who stumble upon it.
Patch Confusion for Critical Exim Bug Puts Email Servers at Risk — Again
Defenders have been left scrambling after the way patches were released for six flaws in the open source mail server, which is the most popular mail transfer agent on the Internet.
Russian Hacktivism: Flashy Non-Events or Serious Threat?
While it's tempting to dismiss Russian hacktivist DDoSing as all sizzle and no steak, experts warn the cyberattacks can cause serious damage -- and are poised to become more and more dangerous