Linux system service bug gives root on all major distros, exploit released
A vulnerability in Polkit’s pkexec component identified as CVE-2021-4034 (PwnKit) is present in the default configuration of all major Linux distributions and can be exploited to gain full root privileges on the system, researchers warn today. […]
UK govt releasing Nmap scripts to find unpatched vulnerabilities
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the government agency that leads UK’s cyber security mission, is releasing NMAP Scripting Engine scripts to help defenders scan for and remediate vulnerable systems on their networks. […]
Android malware BRATA wipes your device after stealing data
The Android malware known as BRATA has added new and dangerous features to its latest version, including GPS tracking, the capacity to use multiple communication channels, and a function that performs a factory reset on the device to wipe all traces of malicious activity. […]