Valve says banning him was a mistake, but he made the bug public anyway. Source: Hacker Drops Steam Zero Day After Being Banned From Valve Bug Bounty Program
September 11, 2019
US officials brace for ransomware attacks against election systems
Source: US officials brace for ransomware attacks against election systems
September 10, 2019
Some Windows 7 customers to get Windows 7 security reprieve – TechCrunch
In four months, Windows 7 will reach end-of-life and no longer receive security updates. That’s going to be a problem for some enterprises that still run the decade-old operating system. Starting January 14, 2020, Windows 7 computers will stop receiving security patches, leaving enterprises vulnerable to malware. According to the latest data, some 37% of […] Source: Some Windows 7 customers to get Windows 7 security reprieve – TechCrunch
September 10, 2019
Android 10: Google Confirms 193 Security Vulnerabilities Need Fixing
Android Q is now officially Android 10, and with the release only weeks away, Google has confirmed a total of 193 vulnerabilities need fixing. Source: Android 10: Google Confirms 193 Security Vulnerabilities Need Fixing
The billions of illegal robocalls inundating Americans are being facilitated largely by small telecom carriers that transmit calls over the internet, industry officials say. But authorities are at odds over what they can do to stop them. Source: Small Companies Play Big Role in Robocall Scourge, but Remedies Are Elusive