Independent – Page 389 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Lucian Constantin| Date: Mon, 08 May 2017 08:04:00 -0700

Hackers compromised a download server for HandBrake, a popular open-source program for converting video files, and used it to distribute a macOS version of the application that contained malware.

The HandBrake development team posted a security warning on the project’s website and support forum on Saturday, alerting Mac users who downloaded and installed the program from May 2 to May 6 to check their computers for malware.

The attackers compromised only a download mirror hosted under download.handbrake.fr, with the primary download server remaining unaffected. Because of this, users who downloaded HandBrake-1.0.7.dmg during the period in question have a 50/50 chance of having received a malicious version of the file, the HandBreak team said.

To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

ComputerWorld Independent

May 8, 2017 admin

Patch to fix Intel-based PCs with enterprise bug rolls out this week

Credit to Author: Michael Kan| Date: Mon, 08 May 2017 04:31:00 -0700

PC vendors this week will start rolling out patches that fix a severe vulnerability found in certain Intel-based business systems, including laptops, making them easier to hack.

Intel on Friday released a new notice urging clients to take steps to secure their systems.

The chipmaker has also released a downloadable tool that can help IT administrators and users discover whether a machine they own has the vulnerability.

In addition, vendors including Fujitsu, HP and Lenovo have released lists showing which products are affected and when the patches will roll out.

To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Independent Securiteam

May 7, 2017 admin

SSD Advisory – TerraMaster Operating System (TOS) File Disclosure

Credit to Author: SSD / Maor Schwartz| Date: Sun, 07 May 2017 00:33:00 +0000

Vulnerability Summary The following advisory describes a File Disclosure vulnerability found in TerraMaster Operating System (TOS) version 3. TerraMaster Operating System, TOS is a Linux platform-based operating system developed for TerraMaster cloud storage NAS server. TOS 3 is the third generation operating system newly launched. Credit An independent security researcher has reported this vulnerability to … Continue reading SSD Advisory – TerraMaster Operating System (TOS) File Disclosure

ComputerWorld Independent

May 5, 2017 admin

Cyberspies tap free tools to build powerful malware framework

Credit to Author: Lucian Constantin| Date: Fri, 05 May 2017 07:54:00 -0700

Over the past year, a group of attackers has managed to infect hundreds of computers belonging to government agencies with a malware framework stitched together from JavaScript code and publicly available tools.

The attack, analyzed by researchers from antivirus firm Bitdefender, shows that cyberespionage groups don’t necessarily need to invest a lot of money in developing unique and powerful malware programs to achieve their goals. In fact, the use of publicly available tools designed for system administration can increase an attack’s efficiency and makes it harder for security vendors to detect it and link it to a particular threat actor.

To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

ComputerWorld Independent

May 4, 2017 admin

Google Docs phishing scam underscores OAuth security risks

Credit to Author: Michael Kan| Date: Thu, 04 May 2017 16:20:00 -0700

Google has stopped Wednesday’s clever email phishing scheme, but the attack may very well make a comeback.

One security researcher has already managed to replicate it, even as Google is trying to protect users from such attacks.

“It looks exactly like the original spoof,” said Matt Austin, director of security research at Contrast Security.

The phishing scheme — which may have circulated to 1 million Gmail users — is particularly effective because it fooled users with a dummy app that looked like Google Docs.

To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Independent Securiteam

May 4, 2017 admin

Know your community – @unixfreaxjp, founder and team leader of MalwareMustDie

Credit to Author: Maor Schwartz| Date: Thu, 04 May 2017 08:56:45 +0000

Every once in a while you hear on the news that cyber criminals were arrested, today I have the honor to interview the man who put them behind bars! Please meet @unixfreaxjp, founder and team leader of MalwareMustDie, NPO (malwaremustdie.org) and Kendo master (3rd Dan). Disclaimer: A lot of criminals are looking for him, so … Continue reading Know your community – @unixfreaxjp, founder and team leader of MalwareMustDie

Independent Securiteam

May 4, 2017 admin

SSD Advisory – WordPress Unauthorized Password Reset

Credit to Author: Maor Schwartz| Date: Wed, 03 May 2017 13:09:31 +0000

Vulnerability Summary The following advisory describe Unauthorized Password Reset vulnerability found in WordPress version 4.3.1. WordPress is web software you can use to create a beautiful website or blog. We like to say that WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time. The core software is built by hundreds of community volunteers, and … Continue reading SSD Advisory – WordPress Unauthorized Password Reset