Patch early, patch often – and patch everything!
Here’s our latest Naked Security Live video – all about WordPress, plugins and patching. Continue reading Patch early, patch often – and patch everything!
Author Archives: Paul Ducklin
Raspberry Pi blasted into space, sends back video of Earth
Got a Pi? Here’s a cool project idea for you… Continue reading Raspberry Pi blasted into space, sends back video of Earth
Instagram phishing uses 2FA as a lure
If the phishing page looks OK, and it has an HTTPS padlock, how are you supposed to spot phishes these days? Read our tips… Continue reading Instagram phishing uses 2FA as a lure
Webcam woes – world’s oldest online camera struggles with security
Webcams are older than you think – but the oldest one still running won’t be around much longer. Continue reading Webcam woes – world’s oldest online camera struggles with security
Apple iOS update ends in jailbroken iPhones (if that’s what you want)
Programmers call it “regresssion” – when fixing a new bug unfixes an old one – and it’s a jailbreakers dream! Continue reading Apple iOS update ends in jailbroken iPhones (if that’s what you want)
Serious Security: Phishing in the cloud – the freemium way
Here’s an interesting phishing trick. It’s a way for crooks to get lots of customised web links without doing any programming. Continue reading Serious Security: Phishing in the cloud – the freemium way
iPhone holes and Android malware – how to keep your phone safe
Watch the latest Naked Security Live video for our non-technical tips to improve your online safety, whichever type of phone you prefer. Continue reading iPhone holes and Android malware – how to keep your phone safe
Firefox fixes “master password” security bypass bug
The bug’s in Firefox, but our advice is worth reading whether you use Firefox or not. Continue reading Firefox fixes “master password” security bypass bug
Hacking 4G hotspots – when did you last update?
Your 4G hotspot might seem very basic and low risk compared to your phone, but you need to keep it patched just as carefully! Continue reading Hacking 4G hotspots – when did you last update?
Blackmailed for Bitcoin – exchange rebuffs $3.5m ransom demand
Here’s a story of super-sized digital blackmail aimed at one of the biggest cryptocoin exchanges out there. Continue reading Blackmailed for Bitcoin – exchange rebuffs $3.5m ransom demand