Tag: update
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Google Wants Android Apps to Look Beyond the Security Patch Date
Google’s new Android security libraries let apps and administrators inspect patch status by component instead of relying on a single security patch date. The post Google Wants Android Apps to Look Beyond the Security Patch Date appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-android-component-security-patch-checks/
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September updates break File History backup feature
Microsoft warned that the built-in File History backup feature in Windows may stop working on some systems after installing the September 2026 security updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-updates-break-file-history-backup-feature/
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BigDiskBuster Windows Defender DoS Vulnerability Blocks Platform and Signature Updates
A recently published proof-of-concept project named BigDiskBuster claims to prevent Microsoft Defender from completing its platform and security intelligence signature updates. This could create a potential denial-of-service condition, leaving Windows endpoints operating with outdated anti-malware protection. The project, published on GitHub by the user “MSNightmare,” is described as a >>Windows Defender Update Denial of Service…
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BigDiskBuster Windows Defender DoS Vulnerability Blocks Platform and Signature Updates
A recently published proof-of-concept project named BigDiskBuster claims to prevent Microsoft Defender from completing its platform and security intelligence signature updates. This could create a potential denial-of-service condition, leaving Windows endpoints operating with outdated anti-malware protection. The project, published on GitHub by the user “MSNightmare,” is described as a >>Windows Defender Update Denial of Service…
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BigDiskBuster Windows Defender DoS Vulnerability Blocks Platform and Signature Updates
A recently published proof-of-concept project named BigDiskBuster claims to prevent Microsoft Defender from completing its platform and security intelligence signature updates. This could create a potential denial-of-service condition, leaving Windows endpoints operating with outdated anti-malware protection. The project, published on GitHub by the user “MSNightmare,” is described as a >>Windows Defender Update Denial of Service…
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BigDiskBuster Windows Defender DoS Vulnerability Blocks Platform and Signature Updates
A recently published proof-of-concept project named BigDiskBuster claims to prevent Microsoft Defender from completing its platform and security intelligence signature updates. This could create a potential denial-of-service condition, leaving Windows endpoints operating with outdated anti-malware protection. The project, published on GitHub by the user “MSNightmare,” is described as a >>Windows Defender Update Denial of Service…
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BigDiskBuster Windows Defender DoS Vulnerability Blocks Platform and Signature Updates
A recently published proof-of-concept project named BigDiskBuster claims to prevent Microsoft Defender from completing its platform and security intelligence signature updates. This could create a potential denial-of-service condition, leaving Windows endpoints operating with outdated anti-malware protection. The project, published on GitHub by the user “MSNightmare,” is described as a >>Windows Defender Update Denial of Service…
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BigDiskBuster Windows Defender DoS Vulnerability Blocks Platform and Signature Updates
A recently published proof-of-concept project named BigDiskBuster claims to prevent Microsoft Defender from completing its platform and security intelligence signature updates. This could create a potential denial-of-service condition, leaving Windows endpoints operating with outdated anti-malware protection. The project, published on GitHub by the user “MSNightmare,” is described as a >>Windows Defender Update Denial of Service…
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Exim Mail Server Hit by 4 Security Flaws Enabling SMTP Smuggling and Heap Corruption
Exim maintainers have released version 4.100.1 to address four security vulnerabilities affecting the widely used mail transfer agent. This update resolves issues that could potentially enable SMTP smuggling and heap-memory corruption under certain configurations. The release, announced on September 18, fixes the following vulnerabilities: GCVE-25-2026-09-50-1, GCVE-25-2026-09-51-1, GCVE-25-2026-09-55-1, and GCVE-25-2026-09-56-1. Administrators using vulnerable installations of Exim…
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Schwachstellenmanagement im KI-Zeitalter Wie Unternehmen KI-generierte Exploits mit einer »Containment First«-Architektur bremsen können
KI beschleunigt die Schwachstellenforschung und damit auch die Angriffsgeschwindigkeit. Klassische Patch-Zyklen geraten unter Druck, weil Exploits schneller entstehen, als Unternehmen Updates sicher testen und ausrollen können. Der Beitrag zeigt, warum Sicherheitsverantwortliche Schwachstellenmanagement neu denken müssen und weshalb eine »Containment First«-Architektur mit identitätsbasierter Mikrosegmentierung zum strategischen Hebel gegen KI-generierte Exploits wird. Management Summary KI verkürzt… First…
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(g+) Risk-Based Patching: Warum der CVSS-Wert allein in die Irre führt
Cisa hat CVSS als Maßstab für Patchfristen abgeschafft. Vier Fragen entscheiden jetzt. Worauf es dabei ankommt. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/risk-based-patching-warum-der-cvss-wert-allein-in-die-irre-fuehrt-2609-213204.html
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Hackers Are Using Passkey Updates as a New Microsoft Phishing Hook
Microsoft warns attackers are using passkey and MFA update requests to phish employees, hijack sessions, and access Microsoft 365 data. The post Hackers Are Using Passkey Updates as a New Microsoft Phishing Hook appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-passkey-phishing-mfa-device-code/
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SolarWinds Patches ARM Hard-Coded Key Flaw Enabling Unauthenticated RCE
SolarWinds has released security updates to address a high-severity flaw in Access Rights Manager (ARM) that, if successfully exploited, could lead to an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-28326, is rated 8.8 out of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system. The issue affects all versions of Access Rights Manager 2026.2 and prior.”SolarWinds…
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Google Chrome 153 Update Fixes 16 Security Flaws, Including Two Critical Vulnerabilities
Google has released Chrome version 153 to the Stable desktop channel, addressing 16 security vulnerabilities, including two critical-severity flaws affecting the Dawn graphics component and WebGL. This update is rolling out as version 153.0.8010.52 for Windows and macOS. Linux users will receive version 153.0.8010.52 over the coming days and weeks. Google Chrome 153 Update Fixes…
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One UI 9 – Samsung verteilt Update für die Galaxy-S26-Serie
Tags: updateSamsung beginnt mit dem Rollout von One UI 9. Das Update steht zuerst auf dem Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ und Galaxy S26 Ultra zur Verfügung. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/smartphones/one-ui-9-samsung-verteilt-update-fuer-die-galaxy-s26-serie.99450
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CISA Gives Agencies 3 Days to Patch Exploited Pixel Zero-Day
Google says a Pixel modem zero-day was under targeted exploitation. CISA has added CVE-2026-58704 to KEV as users are urged to patch. The post CISA Gives Agencies 3 Days to Patch Exploited Pixel Zero-Day appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-pixel-modem-zero-day-cve-2026-58704/
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New Check Point flaw lets hackers execute code with root privileges
Check Point Software has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability that can let attackers execute code with root privileges on management systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/check-point-warns-critical-flaw-lets-hackers-execute-code-as-root/
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Linux Kernel Hit by 4 LPE Flaws Enabling Attackers to Gain Root Shell
Linux administrators are being urged to patch four newly disclosed local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities, collectively known as DirtyAH6, TUNderflow, PPPoEject, and DiagSpill. These vulnerabilities can allow attackers to corrupt kernel memory and gain root-level access on affected systems. The vulnerabilities are tracked under the following CVE identifiers: CVE-2026-80844, CVE-2026-81000, CVE-2026-68121, and CVE-2026-74469. They affect…
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WordPress 7.1.1 Fixes 11 Security Flaws Including Stored XSS and Path Traversal
WordPress has released version 7.1.1, a maintenance and security update that addresses 11 vulnerabilities affecting core platform components, themes, REST API functionality, comments, XML-RPC, and plugin management. Site administrators are strongly urged to update immediately due to the potential impacts of stored cross-site scripting, authenticated path traversal, authorization bypasses, and information disclosure flaws. This release…
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Abandoned IoT apps keep sending sensitive data to broken servers
Millions of people still run smart home and IoT companion apps, the apps used to control devices like smart plugs, cameras, and thermostats, that stopped receiving updates … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/18/abandoned-iot-apps-data-security-risks/
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Critical Check Point Management Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Run Code as Root
A critical vulnerability in Check Point’s Security Management and Log Servers could allow an attacker without login credentials to run code as root on those servers over the network.The Security Management Server is the system that controls firewall policy and administrator access. Check Point has released a fix through its LivePatch update channel and says…
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Manufacturers make patching progress, but identity management still major weakness
Misconfigurations remain widespread in the manufacturing sector, including internet-accessible remote-access software, a new report found. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/manufacturing-cybersecurity-weaknesses-ransomware-black-kite/830299/
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CISO’s Expert Guide to Agentic Pentesting for Websites
Attackers now weaponize new vulnerabilities in about five days (Mandiant, part of Google Cloud). The median organization takes 43 days to patch one (Verizon DBIR 2026). A new free guide explains how autonomous AI agents are closing that gap, and what security leaders must demand before pointing one at production.TL;DRExploitation is now the front door.…
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BIND 9 Update Fixes 14 Flaws, Including an Unauthenticated Crash Over DNS-over-HTTPS
The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released BIND 9.20.29 and 9.21.26 to fix fourteen security flaws it disclosed on 16 September in BIND 9, its open-source DNS server software. One of them affects any BIND server that answers DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH).A sender with no credentials can crash the server process, named, with a single request that…
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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in October
Microsoft reminded customers this week that devices running Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions will stop receiving updates next month. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-24h2-home-and-pro-reach-end-of-support-in-october/
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BIND 9.20.29 Fixes 14 Security Flaws Enabling DNSSEC Bypass and DenialService Attacks
The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released BIND 9.20.29, which addresses 14 security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could enable remote attackers to bypass DNSSEC protections, poison resolver caches, exhaust CPU or memory resources, and crash the named service. This update is particularly important for organizations that operate recursive, DNSSEC-validating resolvers, as they are primarily exposed to…
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Cisco Warns of Active Exploitation of Critical ISE Flaw
Cisco urged ISE customers to apply a software update, as well as check for signs of exploitation First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cisco-active-exploitation-critical/
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Update-Panne bei Microsoft: Windows-11-Update sperrt Nutzer aus Domänen aus
Bei einigen Windows-Domänen gibt es seit dem letzten Patchday Probleme mit der Anmeldung. Ursache ist die erzwungene Aktivierung eines neuen Features. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/update-panne-bei-microsoft-windows-11-update-sperrt-nutzer-aus-domaenen-aus-2609-213147.html
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Galaxy-S26-Serie Samsung startet den Rollout von One UI 9
Samsung beginnt mit dem Rollout von One UI 9. Das Update steht zuerst auf dem Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ und Galaxy S26 Ultra zur Verfügung. First seen on computerbase.de Jump to article: www.computerbase.de/news/smartphones/one-ui-9-samsung-verteilt-update-fuer-die-galaxy-s26-serie.99450
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Gefährliche Sicherheitslücke: Apple-Geräte lassen sich per Bluetooth kapern
Bei iPhones, iPads, Macs und anderen Apple-Geräten lässt sich ohne Zutun des Nutzers über Bluetooth Schadcode einschleusen. Neue Updates beheben das. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/gefaehrliche-sicherheitsluecke-apple-geraete-lassen-sich-per-bluetooth-kapern-2609-213132.html