Security Software

Researchers publicly disclose vulnerabilities in Oracle Java Cloud Service

The flaws could allow attackers to break into Java applications hosted on the service, researchers from Security Explorations said

Philips smart TVs open to remote attacks via default wireless connection, researchers say

The latest firmware for some Philips smart TVs opens an insecure Miracast wireless network by default, security researchers from ReVuln said

Cisco fixes denial-of-service flaws in IOS software for networking devices

Seven vulnerabilities that could lead to device reboots and other performance issues were patched in various IOS components

Hosting company describes security scare aimed at Bitcoin accounts

Attackers intercepted password-reset emails by manipulating Chunk Host's third-party email service

Full Disclosure security mailing list reborn under new management

Nmap creator sets up a replacement for the recently closed Full Disclosure security mailing list

Security vendor Trustwave named in Target-related suit

Trustwave should have detected and prevent the attacks, the suit claims

Speedy attack targets Web servers with outdated Linux kernels

Cisco said the attack compromises legitimate websites to redirect visitors to malicious ones

5 Ways to Prevent Data Loss in Mobile Environments

Proprietary firmware poses a security threat, Ubuntu founder says

Hardware manufacturers should move the software part of their innovations into the Linux kernel, Mark Shuttleworth said

12 hot security start-ups you need to know

Threat detection systems, mobile and cloud security dominate start up technology so far this year