Is $100 million enough to save the web from ads?
Mozilla, Creative Commons and Coil are teaming up to launch a $100m fund to drive out advertising and advocate privacy across the web. Continue reading Is $100 million enough to save the web from ads?
Author Archives: John E Dunn
US Treasury targets North Korean hacking groups
The US has formally sanctioned the Lazarus Group and offshoots Bluenoroff and Andariel, which are allegedly acting on behalf of the DPRK. Continue reading US Treasury targets North Korean hacking groups
Google fixes Chromebook 2FA flaw in ‘built-in security key’
Google has discovered a flaw in a Chromebook security feature which allows owners to press their device’s power button to initiate U2F 2FA.
Continue reading Google fixes Chromebook 2FA flaw in ‘built-in security key’
Mozilla Private Network VPN gives Firefox another privacy boost
Is this week’s test pilot launch of Mozilla Private Network the moment browser VPNs finally become a must-have privacy feature? Continue reading Mozilla Private Network VPN gives Firefox another privacy boost
September 2019’s Patch Tuesday: 2 zero-days, 17 critical bugs
Sometimes, a Patch Tuesday update arrives with a bang that sends users scrambling for cover – September’s update earns that description. Continue reading September 2019’s Patch Tuesday: 2 zero-days, 17 critical bugs
Wikipedia fights off huge DDoS attack
Wikipedia has suffered what appears to be the most disruptive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack in recent memory. Continue reading Wikipedia fights off huge DDoS attack
Critical TLS flaw opens Exim servers to remote compromise
A ‘critical’ security vulnerability has been discovered in the Exim mail server that requires admins’ urgent attention. Continue reading Critical TLS flaw opens Exim servers to remote compromise
WordPress 5.2.3 fixes new clutch of security vulnerabilities
WordPress version 5.2.3 has just appeared on the download pipe featuring half a dozen security fixes and software enhancements. Continue reading WordPress 5.2.3 fixes new clutch of security vulnerabilities
US city balks at paying $5.3 million ransomware demand
The attack quickly encrypted 158 workstations – and would have been worse had it struck later in the working day. Continue reading US city balks at paying $5.3 million ransomware demand
Database exposed 133 million US Facebook users’ phone numbers
Facebook confirmed the breach, claiming that the total number of users in the database was 210 million. Continue reading Database exposed 133 million US Facebook users’ phone numbers