Security

Pierluigi Paganini July 26, 2015
HORNET, the High-Speed Tor-Like encrypted anonymous network

A group of six academics has developed Hornet, a new high-speed anonymity network that promises to be a valid alternative to the popular Tor network. Hornet allows for anonymous web surfing protecting the user’s privacy. The principal advantage HORNET has respect other anonymizing networks like Tor, is the speed. The Hornet is able to manage anonymous traffic […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 25, 2015
Chrysler Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles After Jeep Cherokee PoC Hack

Fiat Chrysler has recalled 1.4 million vehicles following security researchers hacked a Jeep Cherokee remotely by exploiting a vulnerability in its systems. One of the arguments most debated in the hacking and security community this week is the recent hack of a Fiat Chrysler Jeep. The security experts Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller have demonstrated […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 25, 2015
All Smartwatches on the market are vulnerable to attacks

A study conducted by HP’s Fortify on security features implemented by Smartwatches revealed that not even a single device found to be 100 percent safe. Today we talk about a great passion of mine, watches. Let me tell you that I’m not attracted by Smartwatches, I consider watches and their gears a work of art […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 24, 2015
Exploit acquisition program terminated by Netragard

Netragard has shut down its exploit acquisition program, as a result of the clamorous data breach that the Italian firm HackingTeam has suffered. In this article we will go through an issue with a company that buys and sells exploits (Netragard) and the steps it was forced to take since one of their clients was […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 23, 2015
OpenSSH Flaw exposes servers to brute-force attacks

A new critical vulnerability was discovered in the widely used OpenSSH software, hackers exploiting this flaw can run brute-force attacks against servers. A new critical vulnerability was discovered in the widely used OpenSSH software, hackers exploiting this flaw can run brute-force attacks against server performing thousands of authentication requests remotely.  The vulnerability affects the latest version […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 23, 2015
Researcher discloses Local Privilege Escalation Flaw in Apple Mac OS X

Researchers have discovered a critical local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the Mac OS X operating system, but Apple will fix only by October. German researcher Stefan Esser, founder of security audit company SektionEins, has discovered a local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the Mac OS X operating system that affects OS X 10.10.x. Esser decided to […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 23, 2015
A new variant of Bartalex used to serve Dyre and Pony Trojans

Researchers have spotted a new strain of the Bartalex macro-based malware that is used to drop the Pony loader malware and the popular Dyre banking Trojan. Bartalex is a macro-based malware that was first discovered earlier this year, security researchers have spotted a new strain of this malicious code dropping the Pony loader malware and the popular Dyre banking […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 22, 2015
Business Blackout, economic impact of a cyber attack against a power grid

What will happen if hackers will hit critical infrastructure in the US, which will be the economic impact of a cyber attack against a power grid? According to a poll done by Morning Consult firm, cyber attacks are just behind terrorism attacks on the list of biggest threats to the US, it has been estimated that the […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 22, 2015
Joomla Helpdesk Pro flaws leave systems vulnerable to several attacks

The Outpost24 team has identified several vulnerabilities that affect Joomla HelpDesk Pro extension, the flaws can lead to remote code execution on servers. Kasper Bertelsen, a security researcher at Outpost24 has discovered a number of vulnerabilities in the Joomla Helpdesk Pro extension which can lead to remote code execution on servers. The Helpdesk Pro Joomla extension is developed […]

Pierluigi Paganini July 22, 2015
Facebook query packs detects Hacking Team malware on Mac OS X

Facebook releases query packs for finding possible malware infection, including the malicious exploits used by the Hacking Team to hack Mac OS X. The Hacking Team hack revealed to the IT industry the “weapons” used by the Italian firm to compromise practically every system. Security experts who analyzed the material leaked online discovered the exploits […]