Apple Security Update Fixes Zero-Day Webkit Exploits

Apple Security Update Fixes Zero-Day Webkit Exploits

Apple recommends users update to iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2 and macOS 14.1.2. Google’s Threat Analysis Group discovered these security bugs. Apple has patched two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting iOS, iPadOS and macOS; users are advised to update to iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2 and macOS 14.1.2. The vulnerabilities were discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis group, which has been working on fixes for active Chrome vulnerabilities this week as well. Jump to: What are these Apple OS vulnerabilities?…

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Google Workspace Security: DeleFriend Vulnerability Could Allow Unwanted Access to APIs

Google Workspace Security: DeleFriend Vulnerability Could Allow Unwanted Access to APIs

Hunters researchers noted the vulnerability could lead to privilege escalation. Google said the report “does not identify an underlying security issue in our products.” Cybersecurity researchers from the firm Hunters discovered a vulnerability in Google Workspace that could allow unwanted access to Workspace APIs. The flaw is significant in that it could let attackers use privilege escalation to gain access that would otherwise only be available to users with Super Admin access. Hunters named this…

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Intel Patches Widespread Processor Vulnerability

Intel Patches Widespread Processor Vulnerability

The strange vulnerability could have allowed for escalation of privilege, denial of service or information disclosure attacks. Intel has published a fix for a potential vulnerability that affected some Intel processors. The security flaw, named Reptar, causes “very strange behavior,” said Google’s Tavis Ormandy, who is one of the researchers who discovered the bug. No attacks have been reported using the Reptar bug. However, Ormandy noted the bug is potentially wide-reaching and not yet fully…

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Sandworm, a Russian Threat Actor, Disrupted Power in Ukraine Via Cyberattack

Sandworm, a Russian Threat Actor, Disrupted Power in Ukraine Via Cyberattack

Any company that is strategic could be targeted for the same kind of actions as this cyberattack. Follow these tips to mitigate your company’s risk to this cybersecurity threat. Mandiant, a cybersecurity company owned by Google, has revealed the details of a 2022 cyberattack run by Russian threat actor Sandworm. The threat actor compromised a Ukrainian critical infrastructure organization to manipulate its operational technology environment, resulting in a power outage that coincided with mass missile…

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New SecuriDropper Malware Bypasses Android 13 Restrictions, Disguised as Legitimate Applications

New SecuriDropper Malware Bypasses Android 13 Restrictions, Disguised as Legitimate Applications

A new malware is bypassing an Android 13 security measure that restricts permissions to apps downloaded out of the legitimate Google Play Store. A new report from ThreatFabric, a fraud protection company, exposes SecuriDropper malware, which is capable of bypassing Android 13 restricted settings. The malware makes Android consider the installation as coming from the Google Play Store, though in reality it isn’t. It’s highly recommended for organizations to use Mobile Device Management solutions and…

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Google Offers Bug Bounties for Generative AI Security Vulnerabilities

Google Offers Bug Bounties for Generative AI Security Vulnerabilities

Google’s Vulnerability Reward Program offers up to $31,337 for discovering potential hazards. Google joins OpenAI and Microsoft in rewarding AI bug hunts. Image: Markus Mainka/Adobe Stock Google expanded its Vulnerability Rewards Program to include bugs and vulnerabilities that could be found in generative AI. Specifically, Google is looking for bug hunters for its own generative AI, products such as Google Bard, which is available in many countries, or Google Cloud’s Contact Center AI, Agent Assist….

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How to Enable Passkeys For Your Google Account

How to Enable Passkeys For Your Google Account

Enable passkeys today for fast and secure access to your Google accounts. And Google Workspace administrators may allow people in their organization to use passkeys, too. When compared to a conventional password, a passkey offers an easier and faster way to sign into your Google account. You may add a passkey for any personal Google account, but you’ll need to wait until an administrator allows passkey access for any Google Workspace accounts (e.g., such as…

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Will AI make organizations more secure?

Will AI make organizations more secure?

Will AI make organizations more secure? | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy…

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Google Unveils Privacy Changes for Young People

Google Unveils Privacy Changes for Young People

Google says it will make things safer online for young people. The Silicon Valley search giant said videos uploaded by 13- to 17-year-olds to YouTube, which is owned by Google, will be private by default, which means the videos can only be seen by those who post them and those with permission to view them. Google also says anyone under 18 or their parent or guardian can request removal of that child’s images from the…

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