Tuesday, May 29
TOP STORY
Google Project Zero discovered a new way that a 'Spectre'-style check can be used to attack any computer running any operating system: CVE-2018-3639.
HACKTIVITY
XSS found on Snapchat website [28 upvotes] - $250 bounty for this report to Snapchat by @esnard.
Authentication bypass [19 upvotes] - $200 bounty for this report to Boozt Fashion AB by @ramsexy.
@yaworsk shares some thoughts on Hacktivity.
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AWS’ GDPR Data Processing Addendum is now part of service terms globally
Jennifer Leggio has a message for infosec marketers. And beware the blockchain gators as APTs #infosecmarketing
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This vulnerability (CVE-2018-3639) is the latest example of flaws discovered by a recent focus on the fundamental elements of modern computing, vulnerabilities that cross numerous hardware and software platforms. While the flaws require a sophisticated attacker to exploit, customers should act quickly to apply both hardware and software updates to reduce the risk of exploitation.
Chris Robinson, Manager of Product Security Assurance, Red Hat
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