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CVE-2018-8174: Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability – An advisory by Quick Heal Security Labs

May 10, 2018 admin CVE-2018-8174, exploit, Internet Explorer, microsoft windows, RCE, Security patch, VBScript, Vulnerability

Credit to Author: Prashant Kadam| Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 11:50:17 +0000

The recent zero-day vulnerability in Windows VBScript Engine (CVE-2018-8174), enables attackers to perform a remote code execution on targeted machines. Microsoft has released a security advisory CVE-2018-8174 on May 8, 2018, to address this issue. According to Microsoft, it impacts most of the Windows Operating Systems. Vulnerable versions Windows 7 x86 and x64 versions Windows…

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CVE-2018-8174 : Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability – An advisory by Quick Heal Security Labs

May 10, 2018 admin CVE-2018-8174, exploit, Internet Explorer, microsoft windows, RCE, Security patch, VBScript, Vulnerability

Credit to Author: Prashant Kadam| Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 11:50:17 +0000

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The A-Z dictionary of cybersecurity terms

March 15, 2018 admin common IT security threats, computer, computer dictionary, computer malware terms, computer threats, glossary, information technology, IT education, malware, microsoft windows, Mobile Security, Password, phishing, tech dictionary, Tips

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:30:50 +0000

Whether you are a normal user or a tech-guru, being aware of the computer security threats will help fortify your defense against them. So, here’s a handy A-Z dictionary of cybersecurity terms. Index A | B | C | D | E | F | I | K | L…

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A massive security flaw discovered in Skype. Fix not coming anytime soon.

February 14, 2018 admin adobe, Adware, Android, apple, Applications, Blackberry, BYOD, Computer Security Terms, Cyber crime, Cyber safety, cyberwar, data breach, email, enterprise, Facebook, google, Hacker, Hacktivism, Infographic, iOS, LinkedIn, Location tracking, Mac OS, malware, microsoft windows, Mobile Security, news, Online privacy, Password, phishing, privacy, Safe Banking, Security, Security patch, skype, Tech Terms, Threat Report, Tips, Twitter, Uncategorized, Vulnerability, WhatsApp, WhatsApp scam, Windows XP, Youtube

Credit to Author: Shriram Munde| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:10:30 +0000

Quick Heal Security Labs has recently learned about a serious vulnerability in Skype’s update installer – that’s the bad news. The worse news is, Microsoft is not going to patch the vulnerability anytime soon as this would require the updater to go through a ‘large code revision’. What is this…

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2018 Edition

February 13, 2018 admin Adobe Flash zero-day, Flash Player update, Google Chrome, Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2018, microsoft windows, mozilla firefox, sans internet storm center, Time to Patch

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:13:27 +0000

Microsoft today released a bevy of security updates to tackle more than 50 serious weaknesses in Windows, Internet Explorer/Edge, Microsoft Office and Adobe Flash Player, among other products. A good number of the patches issued today ship with Microsoft’s “critical” rating, meaning the problems they fix could be exploited remotely by miscreants or malware to seize complete control over vulnerable systems — with little or no help from users.

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Vulnerabilities found in Broadcom Wi-Fi adapter of Lenovo laptop chipsets

February 13, 2018 admin adobe, Android, apple, Cyber crime, Cyber safety, iOS, microsoft windows, Security, Security patch, tech, Vulnerability

Credit to Author: Shriram Munde| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:07:22 +0000

Vulnerabilities found in Broadcom Wi-Fi adapter of Lenovo laptop chipsets Lenovo recently released an advisory, warning customers about two critical Broadcom vulnerabilities which impact 25 models of its popular ThinkPad lineup. The Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets used by Lenovo ThinkPad devices are affected by the CVE-2017-11120 & CVE-2017-11121 vulnerabilities. Both these issues…

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Meltdown and Spectre: Quick Heal compatibility update

January 9, 2018 admin CPU vulnerabilities, malware, meltdown, microsoft windows, Security, Security patch, spectre

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 12:15:27 +0000

This is an important advisory for our readers about the recently discovered CPU exploits called Meltdown and Spectre. Product Compatibility: Microsoft had requested security ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) to perform testing with the January 3 update in order to ensure their products are compatible with the Microsoft update. Based on the…

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What do we need to know about the CPU exploits Meltdown and Spectre?

January 9, 2018 admin CPU vulnerabilities, Cyber safety, malware, Meltdown and Spectre, microsoft windows, Security, Security patch

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:02:09 +0000

What exactly is a vulnerability? A security vulnerability (also known as a security hole) is a security flaw detected in a product that may leave it open to hackers and malware. Using such vulnerabilities, attackers can exploit the affected system/product for their profit in various ways. What is an exploit? Exploits…