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12, CIS 608
Shellshock
attack on Linux and MAC operating systems:
A deadly serious new vulnerability is recently found, BBC
reports. More than 500 million computers, servers and networks are more likely
to be affected from this attack. It is a bug knows as Bash and it is a part of
Linux and MAC operating system. The researchers say the bug can be used to take
control of system remotely using command line prompt. If any computer that uses
Linux or Mac operating system with a bug, it will be eventually affected.
The US-Cert team issued a warning about this bug and suggested
to patch your system immediately to avoid this attack. Also, Security team
Rapid7 rated this bug 10 out of 10, now you know how serious this attack is. So
if you are using Mac or Linux operating system, you better update patching. If
you are interested to read this news, click this link below.
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