Will Windows 10 leave enterprises vulnerable to zero-days?
One thing Microsoft has been very public about is Windows 10's new strategy of releasing patches to update the operating system at different times for consumer and enterprise versions.
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Hackers phish for data with fake Apple Watch giveaway
10 years 2 months ago
Apple fans keen to get their hands on the Apple Watch are advised to think before they click, after hackers exploited a wave of enthusiasm around the launch with a phishing scam linked to a fake giveaway.
Office 365 Ascent Is Security Opportunity
10 years 2 months ago
Microsoft is on a roll with its cloud strategy. In the past two quarters, the software giant has posted triple-digit...
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Operating System Vulnerabilities, Exploits and Insecurity
10 years 2 months ago
iOS and OS X the most vulnerable operating systems? Don't confuse vulnerabilities with exploits, or patch frequency with insecurity.
CryptoFortress mimics TorrentLocker but is a different ransomware
10 years 2 months ago
ESET assess the differences between CryptoFortress and TorrentLocker: two very different strains of ransomware.
Ask and you shall receive
10 years 2 months ago
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FBI investigating apparent ISIS attacks on Western websites
10 years 2 months ago
A number of seemingly unconnected Western websites were hacked over the weekend, with messages claiming Islamic State as the perpetrator.
DDoS attack on feminist blog backfires on International Women's Day
10 years 2 months ago
An attempt to silence feminism blog Femsplain backfires on DDoS attackers, as they only help to raise its profile.
Lysa Myers: "There are still only a handful of women in the security field"
10 years 2 months ago
There are many female researchers and computer experts who contribute to the field, helping everyone enjoy safer technology. We spoke to one of the most prominent: Lysa Myers, a member of our research team in the US.
Casper Malware: After Babar and Bunny, Another Espionage Cartoon
10 years 2 months ago
In this post, we lift the veil on Casper - another piece of software that we believe to have been created by the same organization that is behind Babar and Bunny.
FREAK attack: security vulnerability breaks HTTPS protection
10 years 2 months ago
A widespread, long-standing security flaw that allows attackers to decrypt HTTPS-protected traffic between certain device and potentially millions of websites has been uncovered by security researchers, reports Ars Technica.
Blu-ray exploits could allow computer malware infection
10 years 2 months ago
A pair of possible exploits in hardware and software used for playing Blu-ray discs have come to light, reports PC World.
Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details
10 years 2 months ago
The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police.
Top 10 breaches of 2014 attacked 'old vulnerabilities', says HP
10 years 2 months ago
A report by HP has found that 44 percent of all of the breaches in 2014 were caused by known vulnerabilities, between two and four years old.
Speech to the Institute of Directors Breakfast by Ian Fletcher
10 years 2 months ago
Speech to the Institute of Directors Breakfast by Ian Fletcher, Director, Government Communications Security Bureau
Lenovo and Superfish? Don't panic, you may not be affected
10 years 2 months ago
Lenovo's installation of a security-breaking app called Superfish on some computers has customers justifiably angry, but some folks are now unnecessarily confused by false positive detection.
Jamie Oliver website serves up a side of malware
10 years 2 months ago
Jamie Oliver's website was affected by a malware issue, a spokesperson for the British celebrity chef has told the BBC.
Facebook exploit allowed attackers to remotely delete photos
10 years 3 months ago
A Facebook hack that allowed attackers to remotely delete any photo they wanted to from the social network has been patched by the company.
Electronic health records and data abuse: it's about more than medical info
10 years 3 months ago
After the Anthem mega-breach, questions abound about possible abuses of medical data. Here is a breakdown that offers some context.
Is your valentine for real? Six signs you might be falling for an online dating scam
10 years 3 months ago
With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, millions will be looking for love online. Here's six online dating scams to look out for.