The biometric revolution moved one step closer this week, as Samsung IT services subsidiary Samsung SDS confirmed plans to launch a “simple” mobile payment system using biometric authentication in the very near future.
Monthly Archives: April 2015
Notes from SophosLabs: Dyreza, the malware that discriminates against old computers
In another article in our occasional series “Notes from SophosLabs”, we look at the (anti-)(anti-)anti-virus arms race. In an effort to evade automated analysis, here’s malware that deliberately avoids old-looking computers.
Security researcher barred from United Airlines flight after hack tweet
The fallout from Chris Roberts’ airplane hack tweet continued when United Airlines stopped him boarding his flight to San Francisco and the RSA Conference.
5 online privacy and security tips for travelers
Going on holiday or traveling for businesss any time soon? Here are 5 online privacy and security tips for when you’re on the road.
Auto shop’s controversial anti-gay Facebook post sparks cyber backlash
The owner’s pro-gun, anti-gay Facebook post went viral, fomented a Yelp unicorn makeover, and sparked a peaceful protest and alleged threats.
Woman sues Google after in-app purchases drain her bank account
She’s alleging that Google Play’s inadequate security let crooks siphon thousands of dollars in charges from her account.
US government whistleblowers left vulnerable to eavesdropping
In response to the HTTPS-Only Standard proposal, the ACLU name 29 branches of the Federal government that don’t secure whistleblowers’ data.
If the “Deep Web” becomes searchable, is it still deep? 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Watch the latest episode of our only-takes-a-minute security roundup video! This week: From old crypto bugs to the latest Windows security holes…
SSCC 194 – Patch early? Patch often? This time, “Patch NOW!” [PODCAST]
Join Sophos experts Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin for the latest episode of our weekly security podcast. From the very latest Update Tuesday to how we get rid of 10-year-old security holes, here’s the security news you can use.
Google fixes potential revenue-stealing “comment cloning” YouTube bug
Two Egyptian security researchers figured out how to clone other people’s YouTube comments. You could “borrow” approvals and positive reviews so that they appeared to promote your videos, too.