High-severity bugs in 25 Symantec/Norton products imperils millions
If you use a Symantec or Norton product, now would be a good time to update. Continue reading High-severity bugs in 25 Symantec/Norton products imperils millions
Author Archives: Dan Goodin
Meet Jigsaw, the ransomware that taunts victims and offers live support
As data-encrypting malware proliferates, new entrants search for ways to stand out. Continue reading Meet Jigsaw, the ransomware that taunts victims and offers live support
Large botnet of CCTV devices knock the snot out of jewelry website
Welcome to the Internet of things, where security is lax or altogether nonexistent. Continue reading Large botnet of CCTV devices knock the snot out of jewelry website
New and improved CryptXXX ransomware rakes in $45,000 in 3 weeks
Latest version fixes crypto flaws that allowed victims to recover data for free. Continue reading New and improved CryptXXX ransomware rakes in $45,000 in 3 weeks
800-pound Comodo tries to trademark upstart rival’s “Let’s Encrypt” name
Comodo suggests its business model was stolen by Let’s Encrypt. Continue reading 800-pound Comodo tries to trademark upstart rival’s “Let’s Encrypt” name
“Godless” apps, some found in Google Play, root 90% of Android phones
Malware family packages a large number of exploits that give all-powerful root access. Continue reading “Godless” apps, some found in Google Play, root 90% of Android phones
Firm pays $950,000 penalty for using Wi-Fi signals to secretly track phone users
InMobi ad network, which reaches more than 1 billion devices, settles FTC charges. Continue reading Firm pays $950,000 penalty for using Wi-Fi signals to secretly track phone users
Bitcoin rival Ethereum fights for its survival after $50 million heist
Crypto anarchists’ dream of decentralized currency faces nightmare scenarios. Continue reading Bitcoin rival Ethereum fights for its survival after $50 million heist
“Guccifer” leak of DNC Trump research has a Russian’s fingerprints on it
Evidence left behind shows leaker spoke Russian and had affinity for Soviet era. Continue reading “Guccifer” leak of DNC Trump research has a Russian’s fingerprints on it
Lone wolf claims responsibility for DNC hack, dumps purported Trump smear file
“Guccifer 2.0” publishes hundreds of pages of purported DNC docs. Continue reading Lone wolf claims responsibility for DNC hack, dumps purported Trump smear file