Bluetooth Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Apple and Linux

A Bluetooth authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-45866, has been discovered to be impacting Apple, Android, and some Linux devices. The bug allows attackers to connect to devices and inject keystrokes to execute arbitrary commands. It doesn’t...

Malicious WordPress Plugin Promoted Using Fake Security Advisory

WordPress administrators are being targeted by a fake security advisory email campaign that exploits a fictitious vulnerability (CVE-2023-45124) to install a malicious plugin on their websites. According to security researchers, the attackers sent deceptive emails to...

New WhatsApp Security Feature Allows Hiding of Locked Chats

WhatsApp has introduced a new Secret Code feature, allowing users to add an extra layer of security to their locked chats by setting a custom password. This code is independent of the device unlock code and can include emojis. The feature helps hide the Locked Chats...

Mandatory Data Breach Notification Coming to Queensland

In a significant move, Queensland’s parliament has approved a mandatory data breach notification scheme, becoming the second Australian state after New South Wales to enact such legislation. The scheme is set to impact state agencies from mid-2025 and local...

Discovered Zoom Vulnerability Allows Account Hijacking

Security researchers revealed a vulnerability in Zoom that allowed the unauthorized access of service accounts with potential access to confidential information. The flaw, primarily affecting Zoom tenants using email addresses from major providers like Outlook and...

Apple Releases Emergency Security Updates

Apple has urgently released security updates to address two zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively being exploited. These vulnerabilities impacts iPhones, iPads, and Mac devices. They were discovered in the WebKit browser engine (CVE-2023-42916 and...