Source: Chrome protects high-profile hacking targets against risky downloads
August 20, 2019
New DoS attack exploits algorithms to knock sites offline
Source: New DoS attack exploits algorithms to knock sites offline
August 19, 2019
Websites Can Discriminate Against You Even If You Don’t Use Them, California Supreme Court Rules
Nearly four years ago, a lone bankruptcy lawyer sued Square, the payment processor run by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, challenging the app’s terms of use—despite never signing up. As of yesterday, the case will proceed, thanks to an opinion issued by the California Supreme Court that could have wide-reaching implications for online businesses. Source: Websites Can Discriminate Against You Even If You Don’t Use Them, California Supreme Court Rules
Insecure CTF protocol allows hackers to hijack any Windows app, escape sandboxes, get admin rights. Source: Vulnerability in Microsoft CTF protocol goes back to Windows XP | ZDNet
August 18, 2019
CafePress resets passwords months after reported data breach
Source: CafePress resets passwords months after reported data breach