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Log4Shell explained – how it works, why you need to know, and how to fix it

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

Find out how to deal with the Log2Shell vulnerability right across your estate. Yes, you need to patch, but that helps everyone else along with you! Continue reading Log4Shell explained – how it works, why you need to know, and how to fix it→

Posted in CVE-2021-44228, Log4j, Log4Shell, Vulnerability

“Log4Shell” Java vulnerability – how to safeguard your servers

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

Just when you thought it was safe to relax for the weekend… a critical bug showed up in Apache’s Log4j product Continue reading “Log4Shell” Java vulnerability – how to safeguard your servers→

Posted in Apache, CVE-2021-44228, Exploit, java, Log4Shell, logjam, RCE, Vulnerability

S3 Ep62: The S in IoT stands for security (and much more) [Podcast+Transcript]

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

Listen now or read as an article! (Full transcript inside.) Continue reading S3 Ep62: The S in IoT stands for security (and much more) [Podcast+Transcript]→

Posted in cybercrime, Hacking, IoT, Law & order, Naked Security Podcast, Podcast, Vulnerability

Firefox update brings a whole new sort of security sandbox

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

Firefox 95.0 is out, with the usual security fixes… plus some funky new ones. Continue reading Firefox update brings a whole new sort of security sandbox→

Posted in Firefox, malware, Mozilla, sandbox, Vulnerability

Cryptocurrency startup fails to subtract before adding, loses $31m

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

Think of a number, any number. Take away 42. Add 42 back in. Then pretend you didn’t take away 42. How much is left? Continue reading Cryptocurrency startup fails to subtract before adding, loses $31m→

Posted in cryptocoin, cryptocurrency, race condition

Mozilla patches critical “BigSig” cryptographic bug: Here’s how to track it down and fix it

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

Mozilla’s cryptographic code had a critical bug. Problem is that numerous apps are affected and may need patching individually. Continue reading Mozilla patches critical “BigSig” cryptographic bug: Here’s how to track it down and fix it→

Posted in Cryptography, Mozilla, NSS, Vulnerability

S3 Ep61: Call scammers, cloud insecurity, and facial recognition creepiness [Podcast]

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

Latest episode – listen now! Continue reading S3 Ep61: Call scammers, cloud insecurity, and facial recognition creepiness [Podcast]→

Posted in Ada Lovelace, ai, computer ethics, cybercrime, cybersecurity, facial recognition, Law & order, Naked Security Podcast, Podcast, privacy

IoT devices must “protect consumers from cyberharm”, says UK government

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

“Must be at least THIS tall to go on ride” seems to be the starting point. Too little, too late? Or better than nothing? Continue reading IoT devices must “protect consumers from cyberharm”, says UK government→

Posted in IoT, Law, Law & order, passwords, PSTI, responsible disclosure, Vulnerability

Clearview AI face-matching service set to be fined over $20m

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

Scraping data for a facial recognition service? “That’s unlawful”, concluded both the British and the Australians. Continue reading Clearview AI face-matching service set to be fined over $20m→

Posted in Clearview, Clearview AI, facial recognition, ico, Law & order, OAIC, privacy, Social networks, surveillance

Cloud Security: Don’t wait until your next bill to find out about an attack!

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Paul Ducklin

Cloud security is the best sort of altruism: you need to do it to protect yourself, but you help to protect everyone else at the same time. Continue reading Cloud Security: Don’t wait until your next bill to find out about an attack!→

Posted in cloud security, cryptocurrency, cryptomining, Google Cloud

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