How the Linux kernel balances the risks of public bug disclosure
A serious Wi-Fi flaw shows how Linux handles security in plain sight. Continue reading How the Linux kernel balances the risks of public bug disclosure
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Data thieves blew cover after maxing out victim’s hard drive
The FTC has reached a settlement with InfoTrax after thieves stole a million sensitive customer records from its servers in 2016. Continue reading Data thieves blew cover after maxing out victim’s hard drive
Facebook fixes iPhone camera bug
Facebook was quick to reassure iPhone users this week that it wasn’t secretly spying on them via its app, after someone found the software keeping the phone’s rear camera active in the background. Continue reading Facebook fixes iPhone camera bug
Apple pulls Instagram-watching app from store
Apple has yanked an app from its iTunes App Store that allowed Instagram users to follow their friends’ activities on the social network. Continue reading Apple pulls Instagram-watching app from store
Apple to fix Siri bug that exposed parts of encrypted emails
Apple may care about your privacy but that doesn’t mean it gets it right all the time, especially when it comes to training its Siri AI assistant. Continue reading Apple to fix Siri bug that exposed parts of encrypted emails
Microsoft urges us to patch after partially effective BlueKeep attack
Microsoft has urged people to patch their Windows systems following the appearance of mass BlueKeep exploits just over a week ago. Continue reading Microsoft urges us to patch after partially effective BlueKeep attack
IT services pro hacked former client’s email
An IT project manager has pleaded guilty to accessing the email account of a former client’s CEO, said reports this week. Continue reading IT services pro hacked former client’s email
WordPress sites hit by malvertising
An old piece of malware is storming the WordPress community, enabling its perpetrators to take control of sites and inject code of their choosing. Continue reading WordPress sites hit by malvertising
Ransomware attacks in Spain leave radio station in “hysteria”
A ransomware attack has ransacked at least two Spanish companies, leaving their employees without computer access. Continue reading Ransomware attacks in Spain leave radio station in “hysteria”
Google patches bug that let nearby hackers send malware to your phone
Google has patched an Android bug that could have allowed attackers to use NFC to send over a malicious file to the victim’s phone
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