VMware

SecurityWeek | July 02, 2018

VMware informed customers last week that it patched several vulnerabilities that can lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or information disclosure in its ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion products. VMware described the flaws as out-of-bounds read issues in the shader translator component. An attacker with regular user privileges can exploit the security holes to obtain information or crash virtual machines. The vulnerabilities, classified as “important,” are tracked as CVE-2018-6...

infosecurity-magazine | January 23, 2014

VMware's virtual machine technology is becoming an integral feature of data centers and private clouds. It reduces IT's reliance on the limitations of proprietary hardware and software, allowing more efficient use of existing hardware and introducing savings in space, energy and additional servers. Fourth quarter revenue for 2013 is expected to be just shy of $1.5 billion, up 15%. The acquisition will be funded by $1 billion loan from parent company EMC....

abc6onyourside | January 15, 2020

A cybersecurity firm tested the security of Tik Tok and found "multiple vulnerabilities" in the app's code, allowing for security loopholes and hacking accounts. Check Point Research published their findings on the app, showing the security concerns. The firm's research shows they were able to manipulate code to mess with accounts' contents, delete and upload videos without the account owner's consent, make previously "hidden" videos public, and access persona...

Technology Decision | January 13, 2020

Accenture’s security arm is set to get a boost with the anticipated acquisition of Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business.The professional services firm has agreed to buy Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business from Broadcom in a bid to enhance its ability to help companies prepare for, detect and respond to cyber threats, Accenture said. Symantec’s portfolio of cybersecurity services includes global threat monitoring and analysis through a network of security op...