Security Software

Many companies likely affected by compromise of popular iOS developer forum

iPhoneDevSDK administrators confirm that the site was compromised and hosted a zero-day exploit in January

Oracle releases new Java fixes, speeds up patching cycle

Oracle patches five more Java vulnerabilities that weren't fixed in a security update earlier in February

Adobe confirms zero-day exploit bypasses Adobe Reader sandbox

The attacks are highly sophisticated and likely part of an important cyberespionage operation, a Kaspersky Lab researcher says

Emergency Alert System devices vulnerable to hacker attacks, researchers say

Researchers from IOActive found critical vulnerabilities in products from one of the main EAS device vendors

Adobe releases patches for Flash Player and Shockwave Player

The new updates address 19 critical vulnerabilities

Microsoft monthly patches touch Exchange, Windows, Explorer

For February's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft addresses 57 vulnerabilities in 12 security updates

Combating security breaches with managed file transfer technology

Bit9 says attack likely targeted a narrow set of companies

Limited information will be released as the investigation continues, Bit9's CTO writes

Barracuda Networks takes further steps to close backdoor access to its network gear

The company apologizes to customers for design decisions regarding remote support feature and investigates new ways to strengthen it

Wall Street Journal says it too was hit by Chinese hackers

Shortly after The New York Times revealed an extensive spying campaign, The Wall Street Journal says it was targeted too