The $99 digital padlock that kept crooks out… for 2 whole seconds
Thinking of designing a $99 digital padlock? Here’s how NOT to do it. Continue reading The $99 digital padlock that kept crooks out… for 2 whole seconds
Author Archives: Paul Ducklin
Serious Security: How three minor bugs make one major exploit
In this story, three webcam bugs that weren’t critical one-by-one could be combined into an exploit giving total device takeover. Continue reading Serious Security: How three minor bugs make one major exploit
When Ducks collide – an #Infosec18 retrospective [VIDEO]
Ever wondered what happens “off piste” at cybersecurity tradeshows? Continue reading When Ducks collide – an #Infosec18 retrospective [VIDEO]
WannaCry hero sinks deeper into trouble as new malware charges filed
The young Briton who emerged as the reluctant “WannaCry hero” in 2017 now faces yet more criminal charges over making and selling malware. Continue reading WannaCry hero sinks deeper into trouble as new malware charges filed
Patches, toys, busts and awards (ahem, ours!) [Chet Chat Podcast 270]
Here’s the latest Chet Chat podcast. Enjoy… Continue reading Patches, toys, busts and awards (ahem, ours!) [Chet Chat Podcast 270]
We found 1 good reason to get the iOS 11.4 update – rogue message handling
We’re going entirely on deduction here, but our iPhone seems to be handling “messages of death” more safely after we updated to iOS 11.4. Continue reading We found 1 good reason to get the iOS 11.4 update – rogue message handling
European Commission “doesn’t plan to comply with GDPR” – well, sort of
Apparently, due to legal weirdness, GDPR doesn’t apply to the EC itself. What to do? Shout at the bureaucrats or be cool about it? Continue reading European Commission “doesn’t plan to comply with GDPR” – well, sort of
Apple’s iOS 11.4 security update arrives in an iCloud of silence
We updated to IOs 11.4, because that’s our habit – but Apple still isn’t saying what was fixed yet. How we wish Apple wouldn’t do that! Continue reading Apple’s iOS 11.4 security update arrives in an iCloud of silence
Forget VPNfilter – here’s BACKLASH, a networking hack from way, way back
With a name like BACKLASH, you might think this hack comes from the era of mechanical devices, with gears and pulleys. You’d be right! Continue reading Forget VPNfilter – here’s BACKLASH, a networking hack from way, way back
Ghostery’s goofy GDPR gaffe – someone’s in trouble come Monday!
Ever CCed an email you were supposed to BCC? Sure you have! But we bet it wasn’t your company’s “look how good we are at GDPR” email… Continue reading Ghostery’s goofy GDPR gaffe – someone’s in trouble come Monday!