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Stack Clash Vulnerability in Linux, BSD Systems Enables Root Access

20

Jun

2017

Linux, BSD, Solaris and other open source systems are vulnerable to a local privilege escalation vulnerability known as Stack Clash that allows an attacker to execute code at root. Major Linux and open source distributors have made patches available today, and systems running Linux, OpenBSD, NetBSD, FreeBSD or Solaris on i386 or amd64 hardware should be updated soon.

Category Tech Vulnerabilities Written by Threatpost 0 Comments

Women in cybersecurity need to take more risks

08

May

2017

I’ve alluded to the 1980’s film The Neverending Story before, and I will again because it is rich with little nuggets of wisdom that transcend time, generation, gender, and industry. When the hero, Atreyu, has to pass through the Sphinx’s gate, his self-confidence is challenged. The test for anyone trying to pass is to make it through without the Sphinxes opening their eyes.

Category Security Vulnerabilities Written by Csoonline 0 Comments

Cybersecurity threats that keep the banks up at night

03

May

2017

In the current climate of major data breaches amidst an ever-shifting cyber threat landscape, the people in charge of vast volumes of valuable financial data are under increasing pressure to keep customer data safe from hackers and fraudsters.

Category Cyber-crime Data loss Written by Cio 0 Comments

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