Microsoft have issued a security warning that affects ALL versions of Windows Desktop and Server versions. From looking at the information that they have released many experts are saying that this problem is ‘As bad as it gets‘ Microsoft say: “The vulnerability could … Continue reading →
If you have an Android phone or tablet then you may be vulnerable to the Heartbleed Bug. You can check the devices security by downloading the Heardbleed Dectector from Lookout Mobile Security from the Google App Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.heartbleeddetector If your device … Continue reading →
An interesting article that explains why the bad guys on the Internet want to get access to your computer and how they can make money from it. The Scrap Value of a Hacked PC, Revisited — Krebs on Security.
Continue reading →These are the most common passwords used on the internet at the moment. Make sure yours is not among them. password 123456 12345678 qwerty abc123 monkey 1234567 letmein trustno1 dragon baseball 111111 iloveyou master sunshine ashley bailey passw0rd shadow 123123 … Continue reading →
Yahoo has confirmed reports that about 400,000 users passwords have been stolen in a ‘security breach’. If you use Yahoo you should change your password immediately. See http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2191339/yahoo-confirms-400-000-passwords-stolen for more information.
Continue reading →Hi all. After reviewing several services that offer online backup, syncing and sharing I have decided to go with SpiderOak. The pricing is reasonable, the first 2Gb is free, and they offer complete security. The security is provided by encrypting … Continue reading →
George Orwell was right about a device in the corner of rooms that spies on people in their home. He just didn’t have the name of the device or the date quite right… 🙁 BBC News – Email and web … Continue reading →
Hackers gained “full functional control” of key Nasa computers in 2011, the agency’s inspector general has told US lawmakers. Paul K Martin said hackers took over Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) computers and “compromised the accounts of the most privileged JPL … Continue reading →
Feeds from thousands of Trendnet home security cameras have been breached, allowing any web user to access live footage without needing a password. Internet addresses which link to the video streams have been posted to a variety of popular messageboard … Continue reading →
From the BBC Criminal hackers have found a way round the latest generation of online banking security devices given out by banks, the BBC has learned. After logging in to the bank’s real site, account holders are being tricked by … Continue reading →
A computer worm has stolen 45,000 login credentials from Facebook, security experts have warned. The data is believed to have been taken largely from Facebook accounts in the UK and France, according to security firm Seculert. The culprit is a … Continue reading →
“People involved in a project to maintain a secret layer of the internet have turned to Amazon to add bandwidth to the service. The Tor Project offers a channel for people wanting to route their online communications anonymously. It has … Continue reading →
Steve Gibson, the man who coined the term spyware and created the first anti-spyware program, creator of Spinrite and ShieldsUP, discusses the hot topics in security today with Leo Laporte. Winner of the 2009 and 2007 people’s choice award for … Continue reading →
Privacy campaigners have welcomed a report that Facebook is to ask users to opt into any changes in the way it uses their personal information. The social network previously announced alterations to its members’ settings without asking for fresh consent. … Continue reading →
The Steam video game service, used by 35 million people, has been compromised by hackers. Its owner and operator, Valve, uncovered an intrusion into a user database while investigating a security breach of its discussion forums. via BBC News – … Continue reading →
