Windows “PetitPotam” network attack – how to protect against it
A cute name but an annoying and potentially damaging attack. Here’s what to do. Continue reading Windows “PetitPotam” network attack – how to protect against it
Author Archives: Paul Ducklin
US court gets UK Twitter hack suspect arrested in Spain
O, what a tangled web we weave/When first we practise to deceive! Continue reading US court gets UK Twitter hack suspect arrested in Spain
S3 Ep42: Viruses, Nightmares, patches, rewards and scammers [Podcast]
Latest episode – listen now! Continue reading S3 Ep42: Viruses, Nightmares, patches, rewards and scammers [Podcast]
Windows “HiveNightmare” bug could leak passwords – here’s what to do!
Windows “hives” contain registry data, some of it secret. The nightmare is that these files aren’t properly protected against snooping. Continue reading Windows “HiveNightmare” bug could leak passwords – here’s what to do!
Apple iPhone patches are out – no news if recent Wi-Fi bug is fixed
Remember that weird iPhone Wi-Fi bug from a week or so ago? Let’s hope this update patches it! Continue reading Apple iPhone patches are out – no news if recent Wi-Fi bug is fixed
S3 Ep41: Crashing iPhones, PrintNightmares, and Code Red memories [Podcast]
Latest episode – listen now! Continue reading S3 Ep41: Crashing iPhones, PrintNightmares, and Code Red memories [Podcast]
More PrintNightmare: “We TOLD you not to turn the Print Spooler back on!”
The PrintNightmare continues. So does our advice, even though it stops your printer working. Continue reading More PrintNightmare: “We TOLD you not to turn the Print Spooler back on!”
Want to earn $10 million? Snitch on a cybercrook!
Will going after the big guns help to discourage and disrupt the rest of the cybercrime ecosystem? Have your say… Continue reading Want to earn $10 million? Snitch on a cybercrook!
The Code Red worm 20 years on – what have we learned?
“It was 20 years ago today…” that we learned a few lessons that are well worth revisiting! Continue reading The Code Red worm 20 years on – what have we learned?
Home delivery scams get smarter – don’t get caught out
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: don’t be in too much of a hurry for those home deliveries you’re expecting! Continue reading Home delivery scams get smarter – don’t get caught out