Results for 'root'
Rootkits
Short bio The term “rootkit” comes from “root kit,” a package giving the highest privileges in the system. It is used...
A new rootkit comes to an ATM near you
March 22, 2022 - It’s not unusual to hear about malware created to affect automated teller machines (ATMs). Malware can be plantedat the ATM’s PC...
Samba patches critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution as root
February 1, 2022 - Samba developers have patched a vulnerabilitythat allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root on affected Samba installations that use...
Purple Fox rootkit now bundled with Telegram installer
January 4, 2022 - The Purple Fox rootkit is being spread as an installer for the popular Telegram instant messaging app for Windows, according to...
Shrootless: Microsoft finds Apple macOS vulnerability
October 29, 2021 - Microsoft researchers have discovered a vulnerability in macOS, dubbed Shrootless, that can allow attackers to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP) and...
