AutoWarp was discovered and reported by Orca Security to Microsoft, who patched it, before its widespread exploitation. Microsoft Azure flaw allowed unauthorized account access • The Register AutoWarp would have given unauthorised access to Azure Automation Services.
Dirty Pipe – the next in what is becoming a procession of Linux vulnerabilities and this one is bad
This is a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel that could allow untrusted users root access. Linux has been bitten by its most high-severity vulnerability in years | Ars Technica Linux distributions patch kernel privilege escalation flaw • The Register Dirty Pipe has been listed among the most serious Linux threats …
Amazon Alexa hijacked but it is now patched – updated
This was originally posted on 4 March 2022 I put this more academic article up, as a Saturday read, for some background into home automation and smart devices: Home automation and Smart Devices – some questions to be answered – Smart Thinking Solutions Now today there is an article on …
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Android malware banking fraud – updated
Updated New Xenomorph Android malware targets more than 50 banking and financial applications | TechRepublic The original article was published on 26 January 2022 This is an old Android vulnerability that has been given a refresh by cyber criminals. This time round it covers it’s tracks making the user’s recovery …
Ubuntu patches required back to v.14.04 – check and do it now
The details are here on The Register: Ubuntu addresses Linux kernel vulnerabilities • The Register
