Signal secure messaging can now identify you without a phone number
Signal decouples its secure messaging service from your phone number – a bit. Continue reading Signal secure messaging can now identify you without a phone number
Author Archives: Paul Ducklin
Adobe “out of band” critical patch – get your update now!
Looks as though at least one of these patches was supposed to come out a week ago but ended up delayed until now… Continue reading Adobe “out of band” critical patch – get your update now!
Beware of emails with “horrible charts” about Covid-19
These charts aren’t “horrible” because of their coronavirus data – they’re horrible because they could let criminals conquer your computer. Continue reading Beware of emails with “horrible charts” about Covid-19
Apple “MagicPairing” for AirPods – the magic isn’t perfect yet
Apple’s efforts to overcome the limitations of Bluetooth is a proprietary system called MagicPairing, but there are flaws in the magic. Continue reading Apple “MagicPairing” for AirPods – the magic isn’t perfect yet
The RATicate gang – implanting malware in an industry near you
These days, “What does this malware do?” is the question that has dozens of possible answers… here’s how and why. Continue reading The RATicate gang – implanting malware in an industry near you
PrintDemon – patch this ancient Windows printer bug!
Bugs can last a long time… even if you thought you removed them years ago. Continue reading PrintDemon – patch this ancient Windows printer bug!
Beware the DHL delivery message email – it could be a package scam
Here’s a DHL delivery scam with a simple twist – simplicity and a total lack of drama… Continue reading Beware the DHL delivery message email – it could be a package scam
Thunderspy – why turning your computer off is a cool idea!
Thunderbolt ports can provide direct access to the memory in your laptop… just how hard is it for crooks to do so when you aren’t looking? Continue reading Thunderspy – why turning your computer off is a cool idea!
Maze ransomware one year on – a SophosLabs report
The latest SophosLabs report tells the story of how the infamous “Maze” ransomware has evolved over the past 12 months… Continue reading Maze ransomware one year on – a SophosLabs report
Celebrity personal data taken in ransomware attack
Ransomware crooks are apparently threatening to dump personal data for a long of celebs including Lady Gaga, Madonna, Nicki Minaj and more. Continue reading Celebrity personal data taken in ransomware attack