More Android apps from dangerous Ztorg family sneak into Google Play
Almost 100 such apps, with >1 million downloads, found so far (but not by Google). Continue reading More Android apps from dangerous Ztorg family sneak into Google Play
Category Archives: Risk Assessment
Web host agrees to pay $1m after it’s hit by Linux-targeting ransomware
Windfall payment by poorly secured host is likely to inspire new ransomware attacks. Continue reading Web host agrees to pay $1m after it’s hit by Linux-targeting ransomware
Serious privilege escalation bug in Unix OSes imperils servers everywhere
“Stack Clash” poses threat to Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and other OSes. Continue reading Serious privilege escalation bug in Unix OSes imperils servers everywhere
How to install Linux on a Chromebook (and why you should)
Crouton and Gallium OS turn Chromebooks into Linux laptops. Continue reading How to install Linux on a Chromebook (and why you should)
Google Play is fighting an uphill battle against Android adware
Google hasn’t yet removed all of the apps, which have as many as 6 million downloads. Continue reading Google Play is fighting an uphill battle against Android adware
Advanced CIA firmware has been infecting Wi-Fi routers for years
Latest Vault7 release exposes network-spying operation CIA kept secret since 2007. Continue reading Advanced CIA firmware has been infecting Wi-Fi routers for years
Login-stealing phishing sites conceal their evil with lots of hyphens in URL
Compromised domains target Android users with fake login pages for cloud services. Continue reading Login-stealing phishing sites conceal their evil with lots of hyphens in URL
Georgia’s Lax voting security exposed just in time for crucial special election
Report uncovers a litany of lapses in voting system used state wide. Continue reading Georgia’s Lax voting security exposed just in time for crucial special election
Fileless malware attack against US restaurants went undetected by most AV
Ongoing campaign shows more hackers are adopting sneaky attack technique. Continue reading Fileless malware attack against US restaurants went undetected by most AV
Microsoft’s decision to patch Windows XP is a mistake
There will always be one more emergency. Continue reading Microsoft’s decision to patch Windows XP is a mistake