Apple security updates for multiple products
Apple released security updates on Tuesday to address vulnerabilities in multiple products, to include iOS, macOS, AppleTV and others.
Malicious CoinTicker app used to install backdoor on Macs
A security researcher noticed a malicious app called CoinTicker was being used to install backdoors on MacOS.
Windows 10 UWP vulnerability could give developer access to file system
A Universal Windows Platform (UWP) vulnerability was quietly fixed in the Microsoft October 2018 patch update.
Misconfigured Docker containers abused to deliver cryptocurrency mining malware
Researchers at Trend Micro have recently spotted malicious activity abusing systems running misconfigured Docker containers.
Cathay Pacific announces data breach of passenger data
On Wednesday, October 24th, Cathay Pacific disclosed a data breach of passenger personal data of 9.4 million customers:
Cisco Webex and libssh security updates
Cisco has released security updates to fix vulnerabilities in its Webex Meetings Desktop Application and Webex Productivity Tools.
Firefox 63 security updates
Mozilla Foundation released Firefox 63 that addresses multiple security vulnerabilities.
FreeRTOS vulnerabilities patched
Multiple serious vulnerabilities have been discovered within FreeRTOS, a real-time operating system kernel used in large number of internet-connected devices.
Microsoft Yammer Desktop app security update
Microsoft issued a security update for its Yammer Desktop application that addresses a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2018-8569).
libssh security vulnerability, vendor updates and POC exploit
libssh issued an important security and maintenance release earlier this week to address a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2018-10933).