Microsoft rushes to fix issue that unlocks devices protected by Secure Boot
Microsoft is scrambling to fix an issue that unlocks Windows tablets, phones, and other devices protected by Secure Boot.
David Bisson reports.
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Computer security experts issue virus warning – Lufkin Daily News
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Computer security experts issue virus warning
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LinkedIn data breach still an issue – Network World
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LinkedIn data breach still an issue
Network World It's also a good idea to change your password when you hear about a data breach somewhere that you have an account, even if you aren't contacted directly to do so. You can check if your account was compromised at https://haveibeenpwned.com/, where … LinkedIn data breach leads to hacking of Zuckerberg's social network accounts Zuckerberg's Social Media Accounts Hacked After LinkedIn Data Breach If Mark Zuckerberg Can Be Hacked on Twitter, So Can You |
Adobe to issue emergency patch for Flash vulnerability
Adobe is working on an emergency patch for its Flash Player after attackers are reportedly exploiting a critical flaw.
The vulnerability, CVE-2016-1019, affects Flash Player version 21.0.0.197 on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS, according to an advisory published on Tuesday.
The flaw is being actively exploited on Windows XP and 7 systems running Flash Player versions 20.0.0.306 and earlier.
“Successful exploitation could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system,” it said.
A patch could be released as soon as Thursday.
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