New version of annual report about Windows exploitation & mitigation vectors is out:
- Vulnerabilities discovered and patched in Microsoft Windows and Office.
- Statistics about patched vulnerabilities and how they compare with 2013’s statistics.
- Detailed descriptions of actual exploitation vectors.
- Vulnerabilities that were exploited in the wild, including a specific table showing ASLR bypass vulnerabilities.
- Exploitation methods and mitigation techniques for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer web browser (IE).
Report: http://www.welivesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Windows-Exploitation-in-2014.pdf
Press release
Internet Explorer identified as most vulnerable Microsoft Windows component
http://www.eset.com/int/about/press/articles/malware/article/internet-explorer-identified-as-most-vulnerable-microsoft-windows-component-2/
In media
ZDNet
How Windows was exploited in 2014 http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-windows-was-exploited-in-2014/
Dark Reading
Microsoft Software Flaws Increase Sharply But Majority Affect IE
http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/microsoft-software-flaws-increase-sharply-but-majority-affect-ie/d/d-id/1318562
Techworld
Internet Explorer caused 2014 surge in Microsoft flaws
http://www.techworld.com/news/security/internet-explorer-caused-2014-surge-in-microsoft-flaws-research-finds-3593333/
TechCentral.ie
Internet Explorer caused 2014 surge in Microsoft flaws
http://www.techcentral.ie/internet-explorer-caused-2014-surge-microsoft-flaws/
CIO
Internet Explorer Caused 2014 Surge in Microsoft Flaws, Research Finds
http://www.cio.com/article/2867360/internet/internet-explorer-caused-2014-surge-in-microsoft-flaws-research-finds.html
betanews
The Windows exploit landscape in 2014
http://betanews.com/2015/01/09/the-windows-exploit-landscape-in-2014/
ITespresso.de
Internet Explorer ist die gefährlichste Schwachstelle von Windows-Rechnern
http://www.itespresso.de/2015/01/12/internet-explorer-ist-die-gefaehrlichste-schwachstelle-von-windows-rechnern/
Security.nl
IE meest aangevallen Windowsonderdeel in 2014
https://www.security.nl/posting/414432/
Wallstreet-Online
ESET deckt größte Windows-Schwachstellen auf
http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/7293437-eset-deckt-groesste-windows-schwachstellen
All About Security
ESET deckt größte Windows-Schwachstellen auf
http://www.all-about-security.de/security-artikel/endpoint-security/anti-malware/artikel/16626-eset-deckt-groesste-windows-schwachstellen-auf/
n-tv.de
Internet Explorer ist Hackers Liebling
http://www.n-tv.de/technik/Internet-Explorer-ist-Hackers-Liebling-article14306616.html
Computerwelt
ESET deckt größte Windows-Schwachstellen auf
http://www.computerwelt.at/news/technologie-strategie/security/detail/artikel/107591-eset-internet-explorer-verwundbarste-stelle-von-windows/
pressetext
ESET deckt größte Windows-Schwachstellen auf
http://www.pressetext.com/news/20150112013
Press release
Internet Explorer identified as most vulnerable Microsoft Windows component
http://www.eset.com/int/about/press/articles/malware/article/internet-explorer-identified-as-most-vulnerable-microsoft-windows-component-2/
In media
ZDNet
How Windows was exploited in 2014 http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-windows-was-exploited-in-2014/
Dark Reading
Microsoft Software Flaws Increase Sharply But Majority Affect IE
http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/microsoft-software-flaws-increase-sharply-but-majority-affect-ie/d/d-id/1318562
Techworld
Internet Explorer caused 2014 surge in Microsoft flaws
http://www.techworld.com/news/security/internet-explorer-caused-2014-surge-in-microsoft-flaws-research-finds-3593333/
TechCentral.ie
Internet Explorer caused 2014 surge in Microsoft flaws
http://www.techcentral.ie/internet-explorer-caused-2014-surge-microsoft-flaws/
CIO
Internet Explorer Caused 2014 Surge in Microsoft Flaws, Research Finds
http://www.cio.com/article/2867360/internet/internet-explorer-caused-2014-surge-in-microsoft-flaws-research-finds.html
betanews
The Windows exploit landscape in 2014
http://betanews.com/2015/01/09/the-windows-exploit-landscape-in-2014/
ITespresso.de
Internet Explorer ist die gefährlichste Schwachstelle von Windows-Rechnern
http://www.itespresso.de/2015/01/12/internet-explorer-ist-die-gefaehrlichste-schwachstelle-von-windows-rechnern/
Security.nl
IE meest aangevallen Windowsonderdeel in 2014
https://www.security.nl/posting/414432/
Wallstreet-Online
ESET deckt größte Windows-Schwachstellen auf
http://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/7293437-eset-deckt-groesste-windows-schwachstellen
All About Security
ESET deckt größte Windows-Schwachstellen auf
http://www.all-about-security.de/security-artikel/endpoint-security/anti-malware/artikel/16626-eset-deckt-groesste-windows-schwachstellen-auf/
n-tv.de
Internet Explorer ist Hackers Liebling
http://www.n-tv.de/technik/Internet-Explorer-ist-Hackers-Liebling-article14306616.html
Computerwelt
ESET deckt größte Windows-Schwachstellen auf
http://www.computerwelt.at/news/technologie-strategie/security/detail/artikel/107591-eset-internet-explorer-verwundbarste-stelle-von-windows/
pressetext
ESET deckt größte Windows-Schwachstellen auf
http://www.pressetext.com/news/20150112013