Hard to believe, but Microsoft Windows 7 is already halfway through its useful life. If we don’t want to repeat the sins of Windows XP, it is time to plan our next move. 
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Barack Obama calls for stricter data privacy, disclosure laws
President Obama has announced a laundry list of proposals to improve the data privacy of consumers. 
Google flushes 61% of Android users down the security toilet
Apparently, pre-KitKat Androids, which currently account for 61% of devices out there, will no longer get web browser security fixes. You are welcome to send in vulnerabilities, but you’d better send a patch at the same time…
Anonymous launches #OpCharlieHebdo, attacks terrorist social media
Those wearing the cloak of the loose online hacktivist collective of Anonymous have gone after sites and promise to target Twitter and Facebook accounts of terrorists. 
Crackers take over social media accounts of US Central Command
CENTCOM is responsible for US military operations in the Middle East. Hacking its social media accounts would be a notable stunt…
Phish of the Week – when adjectives just aren’t enough
We aren’t really supposed to chuckle at spams and scams. But here’s a phishing story that will make you smile yet still be educational…
Police warn of sextortion scam targeting men
UK police have issued an urgent warning after three students were blackmailed in an online sextortion scam.
Hackers leak bank emails after extortion attempt fails
Serial cyber-extortionist gang Rex Mundi has published a cache of emails apparently stolen from the servers of Swiss bank Banque Cantonale de Geneve (BCGE).
When a prank goes wrong: Student indicted after hacking rival college’s calendar
A Georgia Tech student allegedly rigged football rivals, University of Georgia’s calendar with a “get ready to lose” message. Unfortunately, that prank’s a felony. 
Microsoft swings punch at Google – accuses Project Zero of a “Gotcha!”
Two days! Two measly days! Google is back in the firing line, this time directly from Microsoft, over its “Project Zero” full-disclosure process…