Canada’s fledgling anti-spam laws have brought their first success, with a $1.1 million fine levied against a Canadian business training firm.
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Fancy a cryptocoin miner with your Torrent client? “Foistware” back in the spotlight…
If product X suddenly wants you to install product Y as a “recommended extra”, is that a good thing or a bad one? In the latest brouhaha, X = torrent client and Y = cryptocoin miner…
But surely “export grade” means HIGHER quality? 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
The latest episode of our weekly security news video… …all in just 60 seconds, as usual.
From the Labs: New developments in Microsoft Office malware
Malware that arrives inside innocent-looking documents has taken a new turn recently. Graham Chantry of SophosLabs investigates…
Robocall spotting contest launched by FTC
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched a pair of competitions to stimulate research into technological approaches to the problem of robocalls.
Adobe launches bountyless bug hunt program on HackerOne
Forget cash, Adobe is offering reputational points instead with its new bug bounty program.
Gazon – the Android virus that SMSes everyone
The Android SMS virus “Gazon” sends itself to everyone in your contact list – including your friends, your mum… …and your customers. Not a good look.
Mandarin Oriental hotel chain confirms credit card breach
Thieves planted malware on POS systems on some US and European Mandarin Oriental hotels. Guests, restaurant and gift shop customers: check your statements!
Facebook post criticizing employer lands Florida man in Abu Dhabi prison
Used to First Amendment protection, he never would have imagined that berating his employer would land him in an Emirati jail. Now, Ryan Pate faces a potential 5 years in jail and a stiff fine. 
SSCC 188 – Live long and prosper [PODCAST]
Join our experts Paul Ducklin and Chester Wisniewski as they take you on a 15-minute tour of the hot topics in security this week.