Category: Computer Operating Systems Security

OpenBSD Will Get Unique Kernels on Each Reboot. Do You Hear That Linux, Windows?

A new feature added in test snapshots for OpenBSD releases will create a unique kernel every time an OpenBSD user reboots or upgrades his computer. >>>

Posted: July 7, 2017 in Computer, Operating Systems, Security

Amazon’s new dirt-cheap gadget is a Trojan horse built to beat Google and invade your home

It’s only $20, but it might control customers’ spending habits for years to come. Source: Amazon’s new dirt-cheap gadget is a Trojan horse built to >>>

Posted: June 19, 2017 in Computer, Editorial, Internet, Security, Social

Serious privilege escalation bug in Unix OSes imperils servers everywhere | Ars Technica

“Stack Clash” poses threat to Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and other OSes. Source: Serious privilege escalation bug in Unix OSes imperils servers everywhere | Ars Technica

Posted: June 19, 2017 in Computer, Security

74 countries hit by NSA-powered WannaCrypt ransomware backdoor: Emergency fixes emitted by Microsoft for WinXP+

All you need to know – from ports to samples Source: 74 countries hit by NSA-powered WannaCrypt ransomware backdoor: Emergency fixes emitted by Microsoft for >>>

Posted: May 13, 2017 in Computer, Security

Hacker Cracks Windows Account In Less Than 1 Min, Doesn’t Know If It’s A Bug Or Feature

Posted: March 26, 2017 in Computer, Security

Uber grounds entire self-driving fleet as it probes Arizona crash | TechCrunch

Uber has now grounded its entire autonomous test fleet in the U.S., following an accident in Arizona which left one of its Volvo SUVs flipped >>>

Posted: March 26, 2017 in Computer, Editorial, Gadgetry, Robotics, Security

Jailbreaking American Tractors with Ukrainian Firmware | techPowerUp

Source: Jailbreaking American Tractors with Ukrainian Firmware | techPowerUp

Posted: March 24, 2017 in Computer, Editorial, Security

Smart TV Manufacturers Do NOT Want You To See This Video – CIA Vault 7 (Illuminati Exposed) (2017) – YouTube

Posted: March 22, 2017 in Computer, Security

Dormant Linux kernel vulnerability finally slayed

Just, er, eight years later Source: Dormant Linux kernel vulnerability finally slayed

Posted: March 16, 2017 in Computer, Security

Serious Cloudflare bug exposed a potpourri of secret customer data | Ars Technica

Service used by 5.5 million websites may have leaked passwords and authentication tokens. Source: Serious Cloudflare bug exposed a potpourri of secret customer data | >>>

Posted: February 23, 2017 in Computer, Security