September 2016 – DesertDefenses.com – Information and Network Security

Check Point One Step Ahead

Irish Data Authority Probes Facebook Photo Breach
The Irish data watchdog on Friday launched an investigation into Facebook, after the social media titan admitted a "bug" may have exposed unposted photos from up to 6.8 million users. read more
AFP
Code Execution Flaw in SQLite Affects Chrome, Other Software
Many applications using the popular SQLite database management system could be exposed to attacks due to a potentially serious vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution, information disclosure, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. read more
Eduard Kovacs
'No Evidence' of Huawei Spying, Says German IT Watchdog
Germany's IT watchdog has expressed scepticism about calls for a boycott of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, saying it has seen no evidence the firm could use its equipment to spy for Beijing, news weekly Spiegel reported Friday. read more
AFP