One bug accidentally allowed Google to index user passwords.
Link: https://threatpost.com/wordpress-5-0-patched-to-fix-serious-bugs/139948/
Tag: Web Security
Save the Children Federation Duped in $1M Scam
A business email compromise campaign cost the Save the Children Federation $1 million.
Link: https://threatpost.com/save-the-children-federation-duped-in-1m-scam/139925/
Bomb Threat Bitcoin Demands Cause Disruption, Evacuations
An email campaign is demanding large sums of money in return for not blowing up schools, banks and businesses.
Link: https://threatpost.com/bomb-threat-bitcoin-demands/139915/
Grammarly Launches Public Bug Bounty Program
The online spell check platform is taking its private bounty program public in hopes of outing more threats.
Link: https://threatpost.com/grammarly-launches-public-bug-bounty-program/139891/
ThreatList: Holiday Spam, the Perfect Seasonal Gift for Criminals
Consumers are much more likely to fall for spam during the season of giving.
Link: https://threatpost.com/threatlist-holiday-spam/139861/
Supply Chain Security: Managing a Complex Risk Profile
Experts sound off on how companies can work with their third-party suppliers and partners to secure the end-to-end supply chain.
Link: https://threatpost.com/supply-chain-security-risk/139835/
Zero-Day Bug Fixed by Microsoft in December Patch Tuesday
Microsoft patches nine critical bugs as part of December Patch Tuesday roundup.
Link: https://threatpost.com/zero-day-microsoft-december-patch-tuesday/139826/
Biometrics: Security Solution or Issue?
Issues still exist when it comes to securing biometrics.
Link: https://threatpost.com/biometrics-security-solution-issue/139781/
Linux.org Redirected to NSFW Page Spewing Racial Epithets
Administrators lost control of the domain for several hours in a DNS hijacking incident.
Link: https://threatpost.com/linux-org-redirected-nsfw/139776/
Google Accelerates Google+ Shutdown After New Bug Discovered
The consumer version of Google+ will now be shut down in April instead of August after a bug was found that impacts at least 50 million users.
Link: https://threatpost.com/google-accelerates-google-shutdown-after-new-bug-discovered/139764/