Here’s the latest episode of our regular security podcast. This week: phishing, spamming, zombification, SCADA and the Internet of Things, and the curiously named cybervandals that go by “Lizard Squad.”
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Where would you be on New Year’s Eve without a #sophospuzzle?
Try our New Year’s #sophospuzzle and you could win one of five cool “ASCII art” T-shirts! Fastest correct entry wins a shirt outright; the other four prizes will be drawn at random…
This is what you told us about computer security in 2014
Two weeks ago we asked you to tell us, “Did computer security get better or worse in 2014?” This is what you said…
Android Lollipop 5.0.2 is out, but some Nexus users are still stuck on KitKat
Android Lollipop 5.0.2 is out – but don’t get too excited. So far, firmware images are available for just one model in Google’s Nexus family.
From Facebook, through iPhones and Androids, to Macs – make the safest start to 2015!
Are you looking to turn over a new security leaf yourself in 2015, or trying to convince your friends and family to do so? Here are some great places to start…
Can malware and hackers really cause giant physical disasters?
Could you really have a hacker or malware initiated meltdown? Yes, says the 2014 report of the German Office for Information Security…
Lizard Squad member ‘Ryan’ explains why it’s OK to ruin Christmas
A man claiming to represent Lizard Squad, the group behind the Christmas day attacks on the Xbox and Playstation networks, has explained why they did it. 
Yes, I got an iTunes gift card for Christmas – but HOW DID THE CROOKS KNOW THAT?
You *are* being doubly cautious for phishing campaigns over the holiday season, aren’t you? Spammers and scammers don’t have to know anything about you to hit the bullseye in what might feel like a targeted attack.
The email that caused a literal meltdown – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Enjoy the last episode of “60 Second Security” for 2014! Learn from the week’s news in just one minute…
SSCC 178 – Are we there yet? [PODCAST]
Here’s the latest episode of our weekly security podcast. Enjoy…and “Happy Holidays,” whether you’re away on vacation yourself, or a sysadmin enjoying the time when everyone else is on vacation!