Samba update patches plaintext password plundering problem
When Microsoft itself says STOP USING X, where X is one of its own protocols… we think you should listen. Continue reading Samba update patches plaintext password plundering problem
Author Archives: Paul Ducklin
S3 Ep58: Faces on Facebook, scams that pose as complaints, and a Kaseya bust [Podcast]
Latest epsiode – listen now! Continue reading S3 Ep58: Faces on Facebook, scams that pose as complaints, and a Kaseya bust [Podcast]
Patch Tuesday updates the Win 7 updater… for at most 1 more year of updates
The clock stopped long ago on Windows 7, except for those who paid for overtime. But there won’t be any double overtime! Continue reading Patch Tuesday updates the Win 7 updater… for at most 1 more year of updates
Sophos 2022 Threat Report: Malware, Mobile, Machine learning and more!
The crooks have shown that they’re willing to learn and adapt their attacks, so we need to make sure we learn and adapt, too. Continue reading Sophos 2022 Threat Report: Malware, Mobile, Machine learning and more!
“Customer complaint” email scam preys on your fear of getting into trouble at work
Stop. Think. Connect. Don’t let the crooks trick you into acting in haste. Continue reading “Customer complaint” email scam preys on your fear of getting into trouble at work
S3 Ep57: Europol v. Ransomware, Shrootless bug, and Linux browser flamewars [Podcast]
Latest episode – listen now! Continue reading S3 Ep57: Europol v. Ransomware, Shrootless bug, and Linux browser flamewars [Podcast]
Facebook to throw out face recognition, delete all template data
Publicity stunt? Or privacy progress? Continue reading Facebook to throw out face recognition, delete all template data
Microsoft documents “SHROOTLESS” hack patched in latest Apple updates
We’d have called this bug “SHROOTMORE”, but naming it wasn’t our call. Continue reading Microsoft documents “SHROOTLESS” hack patched in latest Apple updates
Microsoft Edge finally arrives on Linux – “Official” build lands in repos
Microsoft Edge for Linux makes an Official landing. Continue reading Microsoft Edge finally arrives on Linux – “Official” build lands in repos
S3 Ep56: Cryptotrading rodent, ransomware hackback, and a Docusign phish [Podcast]
Latest episode – listen now! Serious security explained with personality in plain English. Continue reading S3 Ep56: Cryptotrading rodent, ransomware hackback, and a Docusign phish [Podcast]