Cybercrooks have been getting back into VBA malware, or “macro viruses,” as they used to be called. We explain why, and give you 2 tips on what to do.
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Firefox 42 beta launches with Tracking Protection in Private Browsing
Hot on the heels of Firefox 41, Mozilla has released version 42 of its browser in beta, offering a slew of new features including Tracking Protection in Private Browsing.
Virus Bulletin Conference – what’s changed in 25 years?
The discipline of computer security is barely a few decades old, yet the threats we face have already changed beyond belief. Virus Bulletin’s Martijn Grooten takes a look back, and forward.
What your 99 cents gets you for buying an iOS adblocking app: adverts
Crystal, the top adblocking utility on iOS, agreed to a deal to let whitelisted ads through – but at least it offers an opt-out.
Facebook unfriending was the last straw in workplace bullying case
Unfriending someone on Facebook can be “indicative of unreasonable behaviour”, a court found.
Not Apple’s best week ever! 60 Second Security
Watch the latest episode of our weekly 1-minute security news video… Find out why this wasn’t such a great week for Apple.
Malware in the App Store? You CANNOT be SERIOUS! [Chet Chat Podcast 215]
Take a listen to the latest Chet Chat podcast, our fun-but-informative weekly commentary on the latest computer security issues.
Smartphone passcodes are protected by the Fifth Amendment, says US court
Cops can still force suspects to unlock phones with a fingerprint but passcodes are off the agenda… for now.
Microsoft Word Intruder gets down to business: Operation Pony Express
Still not convinced about patching promptly? Gabor Szappanos of SophosLabs goes behind the scenes of a Microsoft Word based malware campaign… 
What are you more afraid of – sharks or selfies?
People have died taking selfies while posing with live grenades, falling from bridges, and running with bulls. Is death by selfie really a big problem?