July 12, 2023

Microsoft patches four zero-days, finally takes action against crimeware kernel drivers

Here's a brief reminder to do two things. The first is to patch. The second is to read up why it's a good idea to patch...

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April 05, 2022

Google’s monthly Android updates patch numerous “get root” holes

Get the update now... if it's available for your phone. Here's how to check.

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March 08, 2022

“Dirty Pipe” Linux kernel bug lets anyone write to any file

Even read-only files can be written to, leading to a dangerously general purpose elevation-of-privilege attack.

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January 26, 2022

“PwnKit” security bug gets you root on most Linux distros – what to do

An elevation of privilege bug that could let a "mostly harmless" user give themselves a instant root shell

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August 24, 2021

How a gaming mouse can get you Windows superpowers!

When a helpful feature (that you probably didn't need) turns into an exploitable vulnerability...

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August 11, 2020

The 1337est Print Spooler bug fixed in August, 2020’s Patch Tuesday

Windows fixes address 60 privilege escalations and 33 remote code execution bugs

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June 25, 2020

Patch time! NVIDIA fixes kernel driver holes on Windows and Linux

Kernel driver bugs often let crooks take over your entire system from even the weediest foothold.

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May 14, 2020

PrintDemon – patch this ancient Windows printer bug!

Bugs can last a long time... even if you thought you removed them years ago.

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January 31, 2020

Serious Security – How ‘special case’ code blew a hole in OpenSMTPD

Patch now before you receive a message that's more than just bad news!

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