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Cybercriminals Rewrite Malware to Target MacOS

Researchers discover a widespread, inexpensive malware variant has been redesigned to target both macOS and Windows devices.

Researchers discover a widespread, inexpensive malware variant has been redesigned to target both macOS and Windows devices.


Nearly All Linux OSes Have a Pair of Privilege Escalation Flaws

The issues, affecting kernels dating back to August 2014, allow an unprivileged user to gain root access to the operating system.

The issues, affecting kernels dating back to August 2014, allow an unprivileged user to gain root access to the operating system.



Windows Privilege Escalation Vuln Puts Admin Passwords At Risk

Microsoft has issued a temporary workaround for systems vulnerable to CVE-2021-36934, also known as "HiveNightmare" and "SeriousSAM."

Microsoft has issued a temporary workaround for systems vulnerable to CVE-2021-36934, also known as "HiveNightmare" and "SeriousSAM."


Microsoft Buys Access Management Firm CloudKnox Security

The acquisition is intended to help build out Microsoft's cloud security and identity offerings.

The acquisition is intended to help build out Microsoft's cloud security and identity offerings.


7 Hot Cyber Threat Trends to Expect at Black Hat

A sneak-peak of some of the main themes at Black Hat USA next month.

A sneak-peak of some of the main themes at Black Hat USA next month.


TSA Issues Second Directive for Pipeline Operators Amid China Concerns

A separate advisory from the CISA this week resurfaced details of a 2011–2013 Chinese campaign against energy industry targets and warned that same tactics and techniques still remain effective.

A separate advisory from the CISA this week resurfaced details of a 2011–2013 Chinese campaign against energy industry targets and warned that same tactics and techniques still remain effective.


China's Claim on Vulnerability Details Could Chill Researchers

The Network Security Law of the People's Republic of China enforces coordinated disclosure, but also requires that researchers notify the government of vulnerabilities.

The Network Security Law of the People's Republic of China enforces coordinated disclosure, but also requires that researchers notify the government of vulnerabilities.


Google Cloud Debuts Security Tools for Public & Private Sectors

Today's announcements include a cloud-native intrusion detection system and government-focused offerings that comply with the White House's executive order.

Today's announcements include a cloud-native intrusion detection system and government-focused offerings that comply with the White House's executive order.


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