Two renowned security researchers have discovered a way to remotely hack into and take over a Jeep Cherokee, controlling the brakes and accelerator as well as other components. 
Monthly Archives: July 2015
Beyond the breaches: Understanding the Angler exploit kit
Crimeware expert Fraser Howard tells you what you need to know about Angler – the current “market leader” in the exploit kit scene. A must-read report if you want to bolster your defences…
Burglary suspect accidentally takes his own iPhone selfie video
He slipped in through an unlocked side door in the early morning. He grabbed an iPhone, then cast himself in a leading role in a video selfie. 
Cheating site Ashley Madison breached by hackers threatening to expose users
Attackers threaten to publish nude pictures, secret sexual fantasies, real names and addresses of Ashley Madison users: all as comeuppance for what they say is an unkept promise of secrecy.
The psychic, the witch and San Francisco – IT security goes spiritual
Bay Area witches and psychics are offering services to high-tech companies and CEOs that claim to boost tech profits and mitigate security risks. 
If you make everybody use weaker locks, it’s burglars who benefit! 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Security can be fun…here’s the latest episode of our weekly 1-minute video. Enjoy!
Reddit’s filth to be locked in the basement
The new policy is for “abhorrent” content to require a login to access, to be kept invisible to searches, and to generate no revenue.
Twitter stock pumped by bogus story about $31 billion buyout offer
Fraudsters who posted a fake news story didn’t even bother to spellcheck the name of Twitter’s former CEO, but it still spiked stock 8.5%.
SSCC 207 – Windows 2003 R2? The train stops here! [PODCAST]
Our weekly quarter-hour podcast where we turn the latest security news into advice you can use – and have fun at the same time. Enjoy!
Why this doctor posted his medical history online for anyone to see
Would you want anyone and everyone to be able to see your entire medical history? One doctor posted his entire medical history online, and he wants others to do the same.