Credit to Author: SSD / Maor Schwartz| Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 10:41:38 +0000
Vulnerabilities Summary The following advisory describes two (2) vulnerabilities found in D-Link DSL-6850U versions BZ_1.00.01 – BZ_1.00.09. D-Link DSL-6850U is a router “manufactured by D-Link for Bezeq in Israel” The vulnerabilities found are: Default Credentials Remote Command Execution Credit An independent security researcher has reported this vulnerability to Beyond Security’s SecuriTeam Secure Disclosure program. Vendor … Continue reading SSD Advisory – D-Link DSL-6850U Multiple Vulnerabilities
Credit to Author: Chris McCormack| Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:02:25 +0000
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Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 21:17:36 +0000
A 28-year-old Kansas man was shot and killed by police officers on the evening of Dec. 28 after someone fraudulently reported a hostage situation ongoing at his home. The false report was the latest in a dangerous hoax known as “swatting,” wherein the perpetrator falsely reports a dangerous situation at an address with the goal of prompting authorities to respond to that address with deadly force. This particular swatting reportedly originated over a $1.50 wagered match in the online game Call of Duty. Compounding the tragedy is that the man killed was an innocent party who had no part in the dispute. The following is an analysis of what is known so far about the incident, as well as a brief interview with the alleged and self-professed perpetrator of this crime.
Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:29:37 +0000
Eight years ago today I set aside my Washington Post press badge and became an independent here at KrebsOnSecurity.com. What a wild ride it has been. Thank you all, Dear Readers, for sticking with me and for helping to build a terrific community.