Apple zero-day drama for Macs, iPhones and iPads – patch now!
Sudden update! Zero-day browser hole! Drive-by malware danger! Patch Apple laptops and phones now… Continue reading Apple zero-day drama for Macs, iPhones and iPads – patch now!
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S3 Ep69: WordPress woes, Wormhole holes, and a Microsoft change of heart [Podcast + Transcript]
Latest episode – listen now! Continue reading S3 Ep69: WordPress woes, Wormhole holes, and a Microsoft change of heart [Podcast + Transcript]
At last! Office macros from the internet to be blocked by default
It’s been a long time coming, and we’re not there yet, but at least Microsoft Office will be a bit safer against macro malware… Continue reading At last! Office macros from the internet to be blocked by default
Microsoft blocks web installation of its own App Installer files
It’s a big deal when a vendor decides to block one of its own “features” for security reasons. Here’s why we think it’s a good idea. Continue reading Microsoft blocks web installation of its own App Installer files
Wormhole cryptotrading company turns over $340,000,000 to criminals
It was the best of blockchains, it was the worst of blockchains… as Charles Dickens might have said. Continue reading Wormhole cryptotrading company turns over $340,000,000 to criminals
S3 Ep68: Bugs, scams, privacy …and fonts?! [Podcast + Transcript]
Latest episode – listen now! Continue reading S3 Ep68: Bugs, scams, privacy …and fonts?! [Podcast + Transcript]
Elementor WordPress plugin has a gaping security hole – update now
We shouldn’t need to say, “Check your inputs!” these days, but we’re saying it anyway. Continue reading Elementor WordPress plugin has a gaping security hole – update now
Linux kernel patches “performance can be harmful” bug in video driver
This bug is fiendishly hard to exploit – but if you patch, it won’t be there to exploit at all. Continue reading Linux kernel patches “performance can be harmful” bug in video driver
Website operator fined for using Google Fonts “the cloudy way”
Google Fonts are OK, it seems, but only if everyone keeps their own copy of the fonts they use. Continue reading Website operator fined for using Google Fonts “the cloudy way”
Coronavirus SMS scam offers home PCR testing devices – don’t fall for it!
Free home PCR devices would be technological marvels, and really useful, too. But there aren’t any… Continue reading Coronavirus SMS scam offers home PCR testing devices – don’t fall for it!