Foreshadow: the fifth major CPU security flaw discovered in 2018
Vulnerability can bypass Intel's SGX security measures
Vulnerability articles
Researchers show how fax machines can be easily hacked
There are still millions of fax machines in use
Comcast flaws exposed partial home addresses, Social Security numbers of 26.5 million customers
Comcast has since patched the flaws
DHS warns of vulnerabilities in millions of smartphones
"AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile customers could be at risk" -- so basically everybody
New Bluetooth bug could let nearby hackers monitor and steal your data
Fixes are being rolled out now
Researchers warn of new Hyper-Threading-based Intel CPU vulnerability
And Intel is refusing to patch it
Intel CPUs have another bug that can leak sensitive information
Lazy FP state restore can undermine encryption processes
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday fixes zero-day exploit and privilege escalation vulnerability
VBScript engine allowed for arbitrary code execution
Microsoft patches critical Malware Protection Engine flaw
An attacker could take control of a system and inflict all sorts of harm
Intel won't patch Spectre v2 flaw in older processors
Some legacy users will be left out in the cold
AMD Ryzen and EPYC platforms at risk: More than a dozen critical security flaws discovered
Is this AMD's version of Spectre / Meltdown flaws?
Tinder flaw let anyone log into your account with just a phone number
Both vulnerabilities have since been patched
Cisco issues critical vulnerability alert for devices using WebVPN
Patched software has been issued
Intel says 90 percent of CPUs have "received" Spectre and Meltdown patch (which is not the same as having it applied)
Major progress has been made but Intel admits there is still much room for improvement
Vulnerability in virtual reality porn app exposes details of 20,000 users
Thankfully for fans of VR porn, it's now been fixed
Intel AMT security hole lets hackers take control of corporate laptops
Another Intel flaw for attackers to exploit
Western Digital My Cloud drives have a built-in backdoor
Remote access of files is possible
Wi-Fi weakness KRACK disclosed, affecting nearly every connected device
Patches are rolling out now from major vendors
Some Mac users at risk of password theft after 0-day vulnerability discovered
The bug was reported to Apple weeks ago but they did not fix it before launch
Equifax blames hack on vulnerability that they failed to patch
The patch had been available for two months prior to the attack
Security flaw found in solid-state drive design
HDDs do have their strengths after all
WikiLeaks plans release of CIA hacking tools to private tech companies
Assange to release hacking tools to tech companies affected by CIA arsenal
Alleged backdoor discovered in WhatsApp could allow governments to read encrypted messages
Some say it's a backdoor, WhatsApp calls it a concession