A recent update for Avira antivirus software for Windows seems to have a negative impact on system stabilization for some users. For a couple of days, Avira users have reported issues with […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Category: Security Software news and updates
LogoFail vulnerability affects many Windows and Linux devices
Many commercial computers are vulnerable to a set of vulnerabilities that exploit flaws in the processing of startup logos during boot. Security researchers at Binarly have disclosed security vulnerabilities in system firmware […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
BLUFFS: new Bluetooth vulnerability discovered that affects most devices
BLUFFS is an acronym for a new Bluetooth vulnerability that security researcher Daniele Antonioli disclosed recently. BLUFFS, which stands for Bluetooth Forward and Future Secrecy, is actually a set of six unique […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
When will the cybersecurity company Okta ensure its own security?
On Tuesday, Okta revealed that hackers had stolen data from all of its customer support users in a major breach of its customer support system. The company had previously said that only […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
MDP warns parents about this iOS feature
In a recent social media post, the Middletown Division of Police in Ohio has put an iPhone NameDrop warning for parents. Introduced in the iOS 17 update, this feature allows users to […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Enable 256-bit Bitlocker encryption on Windows 11 to boost security
Bitlocker is the default encryption technology of the Windows operating system. It is used widely on Windows, but some users prefer third-party solutions, such as VeraCrypt. What many users of Bitlocker don’t […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Data of 8.5 million patients compromised in the United States
Healthcare SaaS provider Welltok has disclosed a data breach that has compromised the personal information of nearly 8.5 million patients in the United States. Welltok works with healthcare providers across the US, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Security researchers bypass Windows Hello fingerprint authentication
Security researchers at Blackwing Intelligence managed to bypass Windows Hello fingerprint authentication on devices with the three most used fingerprint sensors on Windows. The researchers were asked by Microsoft’s Offensive Research and […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Protect your eBay account with Authenticator apps
Users of eBay had several options up until now to improve account login security using 2-step verification. They could get texts or emails from eBay that contain the code, or get codes […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
CVE-2023-4966 vulnerability becomes a global problem
Threat researcher Kevin Beaumont has been tracking attacks against various companies, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), DP World, Allen & Overy, and Boeing, and found they had something […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
CVE-2023-4966 vulnerability becomes a global problem
Threat researcher Kevin Beaumont has been tracking attacks against various companies, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), DP World, Allen & Overy, and Boeing, and found they had something […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Mullvad’s public encrypted DNS Servers run in RAM now
Sweden-based VPN provider Mullvad announced today that its public encrypted DNS servers run fully in RAM. The announcement comes less than two months after Mullvad completed the migration of its VPN infrastructure […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Suspicious Microsoft Authenticator requests don’t trigger notifications anymore
Microsoft Authenticator will suppress suspicious authentication prompts to protect users against social engineering attacks. Microsoft has now enabled the security feature, which it unveiled back in August 2023. Microsoft Authenticator is a […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Suspicious Microsoft Authenticator requests don’t trigger notifications anymore
Microsoft Authenticator will suppress suspicious authentication prompts to protect users against social engineering attacks. Microsoft has now enabled the security feature, which it unveiled back in August 2023. Microsoft Authenticator is a […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Be careful if you use Apple’s Find My network
Apple’s “Find My” network is a powerful tool that can help users locate their lost or stolen devices. It works by using a combination of GPS and Bluetooth signals from other Apple […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
CVSS 4.0 standard has been released
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an open standard for assessing the severity of computer security vulnerabilities. CVSS scores are used by organizations and individuals around the world to prioritize vulnerability […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Latest Bitwarden update introduces support for saving passkeys
A new version of the open source password manager Bitwarden is now available. Bitwarden 2023.10.0 introduces a number of important features to the password manager. Noteworthy additions are supported for saving passkeys […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
And the phishing Oscar goes to…
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit the latest trends and technologies. One way they do this is by using the names of popular celebrities to create phishing scams and other […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Watch out for StripedFly malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a sophisticated cross-platform malware platform named StripedFly malware that has infected over 1 million Windows and Linux systems since 2017. The malware, which was wrongly classified as just […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Tor Browser Security Audit reveals 2 high security issues
The Tor Browser project asked the penetration testers at Cure53 to audit core components of the project. Among the components were the BridgeDB software, building infrastructure, specific Tor Browser alterations and rdsys […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…