The proposed overhaul of the infamous Computer Fraud and Abuse Act would focus penalties on malicious computer crime.
Monthly Archives: April 2015
Costa Coffee Club warns of possible database intrusion
Coffee chain Costa’s just sent out a warning about a possible data breach. Only 1 in 5000 accounts were affected, but the Coffee Club is offline for now. A bulk password reset will follow…
Twitter’s new anti-abuse filter hides harassing tweets from your mentions
Twitter has introduced a new feature that could block abusive and threatening tweets before they are even seen by victims.
Discounts for online reviews? No, says FTC
The FTC has stopped auto-shipping company AmeriFreight from giving $50 discounts for customers who wrote reviews. 
Chinese mobile app used for hiring thugs to beat up people
Dirty work, done dirt cheap – and via mobile app! Think $32-$80, depending on severity of beating required.
SSCC 195 – Let’s talk security (over HTTPS, of course) [PODCAST]
Sophos Security Chet Chat – Episode 195 – April 1, 2015 Here’s our latest security podcast, featuring Sophos experts and Naked Security writers Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin. This week, Chester is at the RSA Conference 2015, and the podcast Read more…
D-Link router user? Keep your ears and eyes open for the next firmware fixes!
A critical bug that leaves various D-Link routers wide open has apparently been patched… …except that the patches need patches. Watch out!
Police use lost phone to post selfies on woman’s Facebook account
We charge this phone and Facebook account with flagrant lack of passcode and privacy protection!
Moore’s law: the wild extrapolation that came true
Once we decided that Moore’s was a reliable prophecy, it became a simple, ambitious and self-fulfilling one for an entire industry, for 50 years.
Google Wallet balances just got a little bit safer
Funds stored as Google Wallet balances are now protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the company reportedly said. 