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Ubuntu Security Notice 6795-1 - Zheng Wang discovered that the Broadcom FullMAC WLAN driver in the Linux kernel contained a race condition during device removal, leading to a use- after-free vulnerability. A physically proximate attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. It was discovered that the Open vSwitch implementation in the Linux kernel could overflow its stack during recursive action operations under certain conditions. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service.

This post explains how to disable various location services on Android devices.

Stalkerware app pcTattleWare had its websites defaced and databases leaked after researchers found several security flaws.

By Deeba Ahmed Trellix research exposes the dangers of fake antivirus websites disguised as legitimate security software but harbouring malware. Learn… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware Disguised as Avast, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender

By Deeba Ahmed Trellix research exposes the dangers of fake antivirus websites disguised as legitimate security software but harbouring malware. Learn… This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Fake Antivirus Sites Spread Malware Disguised as Avast, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender

A list of topics we covered in the week of May 20 to May 26 of 2024

Plus: US surveillance reportedly targets pro-Palestinian protesters, the FBI arrests a man for AI-generated CSAM, and stalkerware targets hotel computers.

4BRO versions prior to 2024-04-17 suffer from insecure direct object reference and API information disclosure vulnerabilities.

Threat actors have been observed making use of fake websites masquerading as legitimate antivirus solutions from Avast, Bitdefender, and Malwarebytes to propagate malware capable of stealing sensitive information from Android and Windows devices. "Hosting malicious software through sites which look legitimate is predatory to general consumers, especially those who look to protect their devices

By Deeba Ahmed Is your WhatsApp privacy a myth? New reports reveal a vulnerability that could expose who you message to government agents. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: WhatsApp Engineers Fear Encryption Flaw Exposes User Data, Memo