Researchers have discovered ten vulnerabilities in Google’s Quick Share file-transferring utility for Android, Windows, and Chrome. Some were combined into a remote code execution attack against Quick Share for Windows. The flaws, which were exploitable when transferring files between devices, enabled unauthorized file writing, forced wifi connections, and denial of service attacks. Google has since fixed all the vulnerabilities and issued two Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifiers.
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
The FBI has deleted PlugX malware from more than 4,250 infected computers as part of a US Department of Justice-approved multi-month operation. PlugX, controlled by