Yes, I can see your Pattern Lock code! [Chet Chat Podcast 257]
Here’s the latest episode of our regular security podcast. Enjoy… Continue reading Yes, I can see your Pattern Lock code! [Chet Chat Podcast 257]
Author Archives: Paul Ducklin
Cisco WebEx code execution hole – what you need to know
Google’s Project Zero found a serious hole in Cisco’s WebEx browser extension that is nearly but not yet fully fixed. Here’s what to do. Continue reading Cisco WebEx code execution hole – what you need to know
Update your Mac and iPhone – and help stop unwanted pwnage
Updates fix bugs found and responsibly reported rather than found in the wild Continue reading Update your Mac and iPhone – and help stop unwanted pwnage
The Mirai DDoS botnet: Brian Krebs claims to know who wrote it
How do you trace the source of an attack that came from network devices located all around the globe? Krebs thinks he’s done it… Continue reading The Mirai DDoS botnet: Brian Krebs claims to know who wrote it
WhatApps scams spread widely thanks to trust between friends
When it comes to freebies, it’s easy to fall into the “no harm in taking a look” trap. Don’t do it, and here’s why.
Continue reading WhatApps scams spread widely thanks to trust between friends
Spora ransomware goes freemium with four different payment options
The Spora ransomware will unscramble two files for free, some files for $30, all files for $120 and provide “immunity’ for $50. Continue reading Spora ransomware goes freemium with four different payment options
The Spy, sorry, The Fridge Who Loved Me
More IoT devices, greater connectivity, voice control via the cloud, a smarter home… but what about security? Continue reading The Spy, sorry, The Fridge Who Loved Me
Bank leaks 60,000 account details in three character email slip-up
Exactly what happened isn’t certain, but it looks as though a country code left off the end of an email address was all it took. Continue reading Bank leaks 60,000 account details in three character email slip-up
Big breaches, bad blunders – and good news, too [Chet Chat Podcast 256]
The Chet Chat podccast is back from December vacation with the first episde of 2017. Enjoy… Continue reading Big breaches, bad blunders – and good news, too [Chet Chat Podcast 256]
Best company name ever! Share capital £1, name priceless…
Little Bobby Tables should apply for a job at this company. Continue reading Best company name ever! Share capital £1, name priceless…