Google Wallet Toots Two Security Flaws
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This week, two different security researchers discovered two serious security flaws with the payment system. The first weakness pertains to the Google Wallet PIN protection system that allows access to the owner's digital wallet in a matter of seconds using a brute force method to crack the PIN. The results of the attack will enable the attacker the ability to access key information on rooted smartphone that includes credit card numbers and transaction history.
Black Hat USA Welcomes Neal Stephenson to Keynote Stage
Black Hat, produced by UBM TechWeb, has announced that renowned speculative fiction writer Neal Stephenson will be interviewed in a keynote Q&A at this year's 15 year anniversary event. Black Hat USA 2012 is expected to host more than 6500 high-level security professionals for the most timely, actionable security presentations of the year.
Report: Hacked Syrian officials used ‘12345’ as email password
After hundreds of emails from the office of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were leaked on Monday, a report revealed that several of Assad's aides and advisers used the password "12345."
Hacker releases Symantec source code
A hacker released the source code for antivirus firm Symantec's pcAnywhere utility on Tuesday, raising fears that others could find security holes in the product and attempt takeovers of customer computers.
Microsoft Windows DLL Load Hijacking (2269637)
Microsoft Windows DLL Load Hijacking (2269637)
(MS09-062) GDI+ .Net PropertyItem Heap Overflow Vulnerability (957488)
(MS09-062) GDI+ .Net PropertyItem Heap Overflow Vulnerability (957488)
