Factorization Flaw in TPM Chips Makes Attacks on RSA Private Keys Feasible

A flawed Infineon Technology chipset left HP, Lenovo and Microsoft devices open to what is called a ‘practical factorization attack,’ in which an attacker computes the private part of an RSA key. Continue reading Factorization Flaw in TPM Chips Makes Attacks on RSA Private Keys Feasible→

Locky Gets Updated to ‘Ykcol’, Part of Rapid-Fire Spam Campaigns

Researchers say in a 30-day period cybercriminals behind the Locky ransomware have updated the malware three times and have stepped up spam campaigns. Continue reading Locky Gets Updated to ‘Ykcol’, Part of Rapid-Fire Spam Campaigns→

Down the Rabbit Hole with a BLU Phone Infection

Much-maligned BLU phones have been a privacy and spyware nightmare. Threatpost shares the story of one victim who experienced firsthand a relentless wave of unwanted programs, spyware and frustration. Continue reading Down the Rabbit Hole with a BLU Phone Infection→

Microsoft Patches Office Bug Actively Being Exploited

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday security bulletin includes 62 fixes for vulnerabilities tied to Office, SBM1 and the Windows DNS client. Continue reading Microsoft Patches Office Bug Actively Being Exploited→

Microsoft Patches Office Bug Actively Being Exploited

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday security bulletin includes 62 fixes for vulnerabilities tied to Office, SBM1 and the Windows DNS client. Continue reading Microsoft Patches Office Bug Actively Being Exploited→