ZDI-22-536: (0Day) Electronic Arts Origin Web Helper Service Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Electronic Arts Origin. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

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Smashing Security podcast #267: Virtual kidnapping, two helipads, and a naughty Apple employee

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A Russian bank tells its customers to stop installing security updates, an Apple employee ends up in hot water, and learn our tips to avoid being virtually kidnapped.

All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Anna Brading.

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