Firefox picks up advertiser-dodging tech from Tor
Letterboxing comes straight from the Tor browser, and will help Firefox users avoid advertisers that follow them around the web. Continue reading Firefox picks up advertiser-dodging tech from Tor
Author Archives: Danny Bradbury
Backdoored GitHub accounts spewed secret sneakerbot software
Researchers have uncovered a network of GitHub accounts containing backdoored versions of legitimate software. Continue reading Backdoored GitHub accounts spewed secret sneakerbot software
Leaky ski helmet speakers expose conversations and data
Chips 2.0 speakers are the perfect accessory for any on-trend skier. There’s just one problem: Everyone else can listen in too. Continue reading Leaky ski helmet speakers expose conversations and data
Companies are flying blind on cybersecurity
IT managers are flying blind in the battle to protect their companies from cyber attacks, according to a new Sophos survey. Continue reading Companies are flying blind on cybersecurity
Windows IoT Core exploitable via ethernet
Microsoft’s IoT version of Windows is vulnerable to an exploit that could give an attacker complete control of the system. Continue reading Windows IoT Core exploitable via ethernet
Is a Facebookcoin in the works?
Facebook, Signal and Telegram are all planning cryptocurrencies. But why these companies, why now, and will they be successful? Continue reading Is a Facebookcoin in the works?
Disgruntled dev blames crypto-wallet for losing cryptocoins
Warith Al Maawali is blaming wallet vendor Coinomi for the loss of $65,000 in bitcoin. Coinomi countered by blaming him for blackmail. Continue reading Disgruntled dev blames crypto-wallet for losing cryptocoins
Researchers break e-signatures in 22 common PDF viewers
Researchers have discovered a flaw in some PDF document viewers that allows new content to be added to documents without breaking the electronic signatures. Continue reading Researchers break e-signatures in 22 common PDF viewers
Mozilla fears encryption law could turn its employees into insider threats
Mozilla has told the Australian government that its anti-encryption laws could turn its own employees into insider threats. Continue reading Mozilla fears encryption law could turn its employees into insider threats
Missile warning sent from hijacked Tampa mayor’s Twitter account
Tampa’s mayor was trying to regain control of his Twitter account this week after it was used to post bomb threats and child sex abuse images. Continue reading Missile warning sent from hijacked Tampa mayor’s Twitter account