Category Archives: Security
Adobe Reader/Acrobat U3D Memory Corruption Vulnerability
A new zero day for the Adobe Reader has been identified. That means that it has no solution as of yet. Adobe is frantically putting together a fix for next week. Here are the verions/systems affected: Adobe Reader X (10.1.1) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Reader 9.4.6 and earlier 9.x versions … Continue reading
Nasty Microsoft Windows Shell Shortcut Parsing Vulnerability Zero Day Found
Here we go again. Someone has found a nasty way to exploit your Windows machine. The vulnerability is currently being exploited by W32.Temphid malware. The issue seems to be in the way that windows parses .lnk shortcut files. Here is M$’s take on it: “The vulnerability exists because Windows incorrectly parses shortcuts in such a … Continue reading
Swann Digital Guardian ADW400 Security System
Part of the real pain with traditional security systems is the pain of setup. And if you have to run wires, well, that really bites as well. Swann wants you to buy the ADW400 and say goodbye to those pains.
Squareup iPhone Credit Card Processing
The iPhone really is an amazing device. It seems its versatility knows no bounds. Squareup is a company that is putting credit card processing where your iPhone is.
Q-See QSC48030 Video Surveillance Cameras
The Q-See QSC48030 line of video surveillance cameras gives you a robust camera at a very reasonable price. This allows you to nail the bad guys without being robbed by a camera company. It doesn’t stand up to high end video surveillance cameras, but it’s a great buy for the money.
Apple iPhone and iPod Touch Vulnerabilities
Mobile devices are becoming smarter and more convenient. The problem with that is they become targets. And now that your data is mobile, theft is an issue. But there is a more insiduous theft that can happen. That’s because it can happen while you are holding the device and not even know the theft happened.
CSI Stick Grabs Cell Phone Data
Electronics forensics tools are an interesting group of utilities. I usually find that forensics and security experts like them, but also a whole underground of hackers. That’s because folks who love to learn and tinker like these kinds of tools. Time to hide your cell phone!
Buying An Outdoor Security Camera
Getting an outdoor security camera is a great idea, but there are potential issues when doing so. Make sure you think through implementation before purchasing one of these. Even home owners are starting to get into the act of putting an outdoor security camera in strategic locations to keep their families safe.
Adobe Reader JBIG2 Critical Vulnerability
A ton of people now use Adobe Reader. That’s because of the ease of use in cross platform document exchange. Well, a new zero day has surfaced that makes your reader like a giant hole in a bank. Various sources said that it was being actively exploited. Sure enough, I found source code out there … Continue reading
President Obama’s Helicopter Security P2P Breach
Yeah, bizarre title. Like something right out of a 24 episode. Oh, and by the way, just how many moles can there be in CTU? I mean seriously. Is their security that lax? Well, if it’s anything like our national security, the answer would be yes. You see, peer to peer networks are great places … Continue reading
