It’s 2016, so why is the world still falling for Office macro malware?
As hackers have long known, there’s no patch for human gullibility. Continue reading It’s 2016, so why is the world still falling for Office macro malware?
Author Archives: Dan Goodin
New attack steals secret crypto keys from Android and iOS phones
Researcher-devised exploit threatens Bitcoin wallets and other high-value assets. Continue reading New attack steals secret crypto keys from Android and iOS phones
More than 11 million HTTPS websites imperiled by new decryption attack
Low-cost DROWN attack decrypts data in hours, works against TLS e-mail servers, too. Continue reading More than 11 million HTTPS websites imperiled by new decryption attack
Largely undetected Mac malware suggests disgraced HackingTeam has returned
Until recently, sample wasn’t detected by any of the top antivirus programs. Continue reading Largely undetected Mac malware suggests disgraced HackingTeam has returned
Hackers did indeed cause Ukrainian power outage, US report concludes
DHS officials say well-coordinated hack cut power to 225,000 people. Continue reading Hackers did indeed cause Ukrainian power outage, US report concludes
Malicious websites exploit Silverlight bug that can pwn Macs and Windows
Code execution exploit for just-fixed bug makes encore appearance in Angler. Continue reading Malicious websites exploit Silverlight bug that can pwn Macs and Windows