vulnerabilitiesHacking Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux through a Bluetooth vulnerability
A researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the Bluetooth protocol implementations for Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux, allowing devices to be hacked remotely.
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appleAre Macs safe? Threats to macOS users
Are Macs as safe as their owners think they are? A few recent stories about malware targeting macOS users.
WordPress security issues
Typical security issues of WordPress, and how they can be addressed to protect your website or online store from cybercriminals.
cryptocurrenciesRandstorm: vulnerable crypto wallets from the 2010s
Bitcoin wallets created on online platforms between 2011 and 2015 may be insecure due to a vulnerability in the library for key generation.
Reptar: a vulnerability in Intel processors
How a recently discovered bug in Intel processors threatens cloud providers.
AndroidA pain-free guide to installing Android updates
A look at the pros and cons of updating Android — and ways to do it safely.
How “zero-clicks” work, and how to defend against them
We discuss what zero-click attacks are, why they’re dangerous, and how to protect your company from them.
strategyThe top-10 mistakes made when configuring enterprise IT systems
Mistakes commonly found in almost every large organization. What should the inforsec team look out for, and what protective measures should they take?
A good reason to update Confluence
It’s time to update Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server: they contain a serious vulnerability that allows unauthorized creation of administrator accounts.
Spies on wheels: how carmakers collect and then resell information
What personal information do modern cars collect about you, and how can you avoid surveillance or hacking of your vehicle?
Microsoft getting to grips with drivers. Now it’s your turn!
We take a look at drivers: why we need them, the threats they pose, and how to keep your computer secure.
Security of Electron-based desktop applications
A few words on why desktop applications based on the Electron framework should be approached with caution.
Wrong system time and insecure Secure Time Seeding
Why the Windows system time can suddenly change, and how to stop it from happening.
What to patch first: prioritizing updates
Some thoughts on what PC software patches should be prioritized and why.
Zenbleed: new hardware vulnerability in AMD CPUs
Explaining an issue in popular PC and server CPUs in simple terms.
VPNHow to fix TunnelCrack VPN leaks
What caused a mass vulnerability in VPN clients, and how to keep them working.
CVE-2017-11882: five years of exploitation
It means that some companies still have not installed MS Office patches that were published 5 years ago.
Band-aid on a… corpse: Microsoft patches IE — again
July Microsoft Patch Tuesday: a collection of exploited vulnerabilities.
New hardware vulnerability in Intel processors
A brief, plain-language explanation of an advanced method of data theft using features of modern CPUs.
Internet Explorer is finally dead. Or is it?
In its February update, Microsoft buried Internet Explorer once and for all. Or did it? We investigate what really happened.
And now it’s Chrome needs updating!
Why you should update to the latest version of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Yandex Browser, Vivaldi, Brave and other Chromium-based browsers.