By now we’ve all heard about the immediate threat posed by the Bash bug, which a security researcher discovered last week. Also known as the Shellshock bug, the software flaw exploits a vulnerability in a standard piece of software code called the Bash Shell, whose functions give users command over computer systems that are based on Linux and Unix. That means attackers can take control of your systems and run any command they wish.
The Bash Bug Is a Wake-Up Call
Business and government need to join forces to anticipate and defend against cyber attacks.
September 29, 2014