Gmail now blocks all JavaScript email attachments
Google’s move will help protect your computer, but there are further steps you can take, too Continue reading Gmail now blocks all JavaScript email attachments
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Anti-piracy software developer leaves website open to snoops
It’s all too easy to get the configuration of a website wrong and leave the door open for anyone to see private files Continue reading Anti-piracy software developer leaves website open to snoops
Facebook steps up security by allowing physical keys for log-in
You don’t have to be a celebrity to worry about your account being compromised, and using a key is a great way to improve security Continue reading Facebook steps up security by allowing physical keys for log-in
Raise your glasses! Wine is 2.0!
That’s the windows compatibility layer, obviously Continue reading Raise your glasses! Wine is 2.0!
Clock’s ticking for MD5-signed JAR files, says Oracle
Oracle’s delay in dropping support for the hash seems strange, but it’s finally named the day Continue reading Clock’s ticking for MD5-signed JAR files, says Oracle
Google pressure on devs to fix security issues bears fruit
When it comes to fixing vulnerabilities in software and phone apps, the traditional thinking has largely been that developers give security a good-faith effort before their code launches, and once it’s all live, fix what they can when they can – unless the issue is particularly ugly, dangerous, or bad for PR. All the while, […]
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Israeli soldiers duped into installing malware via fake Facebook profiles
Hamas used one of the oldest tricks in the social engineering book to dupe IDF soldiers Continue reading Israeli soldiers duped into installing malware via fake Facebook profiles
Russia ‘also hacked RNC’ – but not Trump’s campaign
RNC stolen data was old campaigns and obsolete email addresses, says FBI chief James Comey, probably thanks to more effective defenses Continue reading Russia ‘also hacked RNC’ – but not Trump’s campaign
Beware phishing scams in Amazon listings
If it looks too good to be true it probably is Continue reading Beware phishing scams in Amazon listings
Uber offers an olive branch to city planners with new tool
Uber, not renowned in the past for taking the best care of customer data, pushes back against planners with new data tool Continue reading Uber offers an olive branch to city planners with new tool