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Daily Archives: January 30, 2019
Matrix under the microscope: what a niche ransomware can teach us
The malware middle ground is full of journeymen, wallflowers and also-rans that’ll bite you hard, if you let them.
Sophos Home’s been updated, and it’s got some cool new features
There’s a new version of Sophos Home out today, and it comes with a whole host of new features.
Privilege escalation vulnerability uncovered in Microsoft Exchange
A researcher has discovered an alarming way that an attacker controlling a Microsoft Exchange mailbox account could potentially elevate their privileges to become a Domain Administrator.
Firefox makes it easier for users to dodge ad-trackers
Firefox has introduced a new set of controls to make it easier for privacy-conscious users to protect themselves from online ad trackers.
It’s mop-up time for WebStresser DDoS-for-hire users
Cops from 14 countries are seeking to inflict a bit of distributed denial-of-freedom to whoever’s behind 6 million around-the-globe attacks.
Scammers steal social media videos to wring hearts and wallets
They’re putting up fake accounts to bilk the tender-hearted for donations, using the images of a real 5-year-old with real cerebral palsey.