A week of many patches, Lenovo in the news again, an anti-forensic tool with a misleading name, and the rudely-named “sport” of Fusking. Listen to our latest straight-talking security podcast…
Monthly Archives: May 2015
How one US scientist ended up accused of spying for China
A US scientist working for the National Weather Service was suspected of spying for China, and got swept up in a dragnet amid growing concerns in the US about cyberespionage.
Three women indicted for allegedly stealing identities from people’s passports
The three allegedly cooked up counterfeit documents and got others to borrow money to buy iPhones, iPads and other gadgets.
Fujitsu ships first phone with eyeball-scanning authentication
Fujitsu claims its new phone, the Fujitsu Arrows NX F-04G, is the first ever to use iris scanning to replace passwords or fingerprint readers. Time to ditch passwords? 
The VENOM “virtual machine escape” bug – what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about VENOM, the latest security vulnerability to be given a marketing-friendly name. If you’re using any virtual machines, read this to set your mind at rest…
“Nothing illegal going on here!” says US Army veteran behind Hacker’s List
A US Army veteran and self-described ethical hacker is linked to hire-a-hacker service, Hacker’s List, which provides a web platform where hackers can bid on borderline or even illegal jobs.
How to sleep tight and not get scammed on Airbnb
Airbnb can be a wonderful way for locals and visitors to connect. But like many online services, it’s also a playground for scammers. Here are some tips on how to use the service safely.
Warrantless laptop seizure at US borders shouldn’t be rubber-stamped, rules judge
In a rare blow to the border exception rule, the judge disagreed that laptops and phones are just “containers” that can be searched like luggage.
Kids’ apps and websites set for scrutiny by ICO and other privacy watchdogs
The ICO and other global watchdogs are to examine kids’ apps and websites to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
Pizza Hut steganography – hostage embeds hidden message in pizza order
How do you call 911 while doing nothing more suspicious than placing your regular pizza order?