Eduard Kovacs

Eduard Kovacs (@EduardKovacs) is a managing editor at SecurityWeek. He worked as a high school IT teacher for two years before starting a career in journalism as Softpedia’s security news reporter. Eduard holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial informatics and a master’s degree in computer techniques applied in electrical engineering.

Microsoft, Adobe Patch Dozens of Security Vulnerabilities

Microsoft and Adobe released on Tuesday security updates to patch a large number of vulnerabilities in their products.

August 12, 2015

OpenSSH 7.0 Fixes Authentication Vulnerability, Other Security Bugs

The developers of OpenSSH announced on Tuesday the availability of version 7.0. The latest release includes new features, security and bug fixes, and cryptography...

August 11, 2015

Recently Patched Internet Explorer Flaw Added to Angler Exploit Kit

The developers of the Angler exploit kit have added support for a recently patched Internet Explorer vulnerability.

August 11, 2015

Darkhotel APT Uses Hacking Team Exploit to Target Specific Systems

The Darkhotel advanced persistent threat (APT) group remains active. Researchers have uncovered this year new victims, new attack techniques, and new exploits.

August 11, 2015

Serialization Vulnerabilities Put Many Android Devices at Risk

Researchers at IBM have identified vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malicious Android applications to escalate privileges, allowing cybercriminals to take control of affected...

August 11, 2015

Tesla Increases Bug Bounty Payout After Experts Hack Model S

LAS VEGAS - DEF CON 23 - Shortly after researchers disclosed a series of vulnerabilities found in Tesla Model S, the electric car maker...

August 10, 2015

Default WSUS Configuration Puts Organizations at Risk: Researchers

Use of SSL Prevents Hackers from Abusing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)LAS VEGAS - BLACK HAT USA 2015 - Organizations that fail to configure...

August 10, 2015

Carphone Warehouse Data Breach Could Affect 2.4 Million Customers

The personal and financial details of as many as 2.4 million individuals might have been compromised as a result of a data breach suffered...

August 10, 2015

Google Disables Inline Installation of Chrome Extensions for Deceptive Developers

Google has decided to disable inline installations for Chrome extensions whose developers use deceptive tactics to trick users into installing their products.

August 7, 2015

DGA.Changer Malware Uses New Tricks to Throw Researchers Off Track

A new version of the DGA.Changer malware uses some new techniques to trick sandbox solutions and researchers, according to breach detection company Seculert.

August 7, 2015

iOS Malware Found in Hacking Team Leak Exploits “Masque” Flaws

Researchers at FireEye discovered over the past months several attack methods that can be used to target iOS devices. These “Masque attacks” had not...

August 7, 2015