Microsoft Addresses Active Attacks, Air-Gap Danger with 99 Patches
There are 12 critical and five previously disclosed bugs in the February 2020 Patch Tuesday Update.
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Estée Lauder Exposes 440M Records, with Email Addresses, Network Info
Middleware data was exposed, which can create a secondary path for malware through which applications and data can be compromised.
Adobe Addresses Critical Flash, Framemaker Flaws
Overall, Adobe patched flaws tied to 42 CVEs as part of its regularly scheduled updates.
Phishing emails have been uncovered that request a full rundown of personal data – even asking for photos of passports.
Wacom stated that its data collection is done only in aggregate — but that doesn’t fix the issues, according to security experts.
Downloads of files like images may be banned if they use HTTP connections – even if they are available from an HTTPS website.
A recent slew of skimming attacks have been linked back to Magecart Group 12.
The powerful Minebridge backdoor gives cyberattackers full run of a victim’s machine.
The file-sharing service also disclosed details of past notable bugs for the first time.
A high-severity vulnerability could allow cybercriminals to push malware or remotely execute code, using seemingly innocuous messages.
