Side Channel Attacks
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FROST Browser Side-Channel: How JavaScript and OPFS Timing Can Expose Your Other Open Apps
Security researchers at Graz University of Technology have unveiled a new browser-based side-channel attack they call FROST. The technique abuses the Origin Private File System (OPFS) in...
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday: 137 Vulnerabilities Addressed, Including Critical Flaws
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed a significant number of security vulnerabilities, marking a notable event in the ongoing battle against cyber threats. The update, released on July 9th,...
July 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical SQL Server Zero-Day & 137 Windows Vulnerabilities Fixed
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday arrives with unprecedented urgency, addressing 137 critical vulnerabilities across Windows, SQL Server, and Office products—including an actively exploited...
Windows 11 Security: How to Defend Against KASLR Bypass Exploits
Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) has long been a cornerstone of Windows security, but sophisticated attackers are finding new ways to bypass it. Microsoft's Windows 11 includes...
Microsoft's Rust-Based SymCrypt: A Quantum Leap in Cryptographic Security
Microsoft has taken a bold step in modernizing cryptographic security by rewriting its SymCrypt library in Rust, addressing decades-old vulnerabilities inherent in C-based implementations. This...
Cache Timing Side-Channel Attacks Bypass Windows 11 KASLR: Unveiling Modern Exploitation Techniques
In recent developments, cache timing side-channel attacks have resurfaced as a significant concern in system security. A recent demonstration targeting fully patched Windows 11 installations has...
New CPU Cache Timing Attack Bypasses Windows 11 KASLR Security
The relentless arms race between cybersecurity defenses and exploit techniques has escalated to the microprocessor level, as researchers unveil a sophisticated CPU cache timing attack capable of...