We don’t usually focus on one vulnerability and say, “Do that first.” But this month, we’re willing to make an exception. The Microsoft HTTP stack has a bug that could let attackers straight in with a simple HTTP request…
Daily Archives: April 15, 2015
Toxin-buying teen finds police waiting for him on the dark web
A 16-year-old boy who attempted to buy a deadly toxin from the deep web to “commit suicide” was charged after finding police waiting for him on the deep web.
Interpol announces successful takedown of “Simda” botnet
Interpol just announced a botnet takedown that has neutralised the operation of the “Simba” malware. For now, anyway. Paul Ducklin takes a look…
Hot Lotto security director suspected of tinkering with computer to win $14.3m
What’s luckier than a four-leaf clover? Maybe a rootkit on a handy thumb drive, with access to security cameras that can be tampered with. 
New algorithm could auto-squash trolls
Researchers have come up with a tool that spots troll behaviour and low readability 80% of the time. That’s 20% “oops.” Worth it?