By Chris Baraniuk, Technology reporter Microsoft has released an urgent update to stop hackers taking control of computers with a single email. The unusual bug, in Microsoft anti-malware software such…
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Hackers used Microsoft Word bug 'for months'
A bug in Microsoft Word was exploited by hackers for months before it was eventually fixed, according to security researchers. The flaw allowed attackers to take control of a computer…
Microsoft patches serious Word bug 'targeted by scammers'
A bug in Word apparently targeted by scammers trying to steal banking logins will be patched, Microsoft has said. The previously undetected, or “zero-day”, vulnerability had been reported over the…
Apache Struts 2 exploit used to install ransomware on servers
Attackers exploit a Struts vulnerability patched in March to install the Cerber ransomware on Windows servers. By Lucian Constantin Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability patched last month in the Apache…
Revealed: Malware that skulks in memory, invisibly collecting sysadmins' passwords
APT tactics deployed by mystery cybercrooks unveiled. By John Leyden Cybercriminals have hit scores of enterprises in 40 countries using hidden malware. Banks, telecommunication companies and government organisations in the…
Windows update knocks out internet connections
An update to Windows software has caused problems for personal computer users trying to connect to the internet. Several European internet service providers (ISPs) have highlighted the problem, which can…