Critical flaw found in Evernote Web Clipper for Chrome

Anyone using it in its unpatched state is at risk not only of a compromise of their Evernote account but, potentially, of third-party accounts too.

Update now! Microsoft fixes 49 bugs, 12 are critical

Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday update made its scheduled appearance on Tuesday with fixes for 49 security flaws across its family of products, 12 of which are listed as ‘critical’.

Adblocking and browser privacy can be bypassed, researchers find

Virtually every desktop browser and adblocker can have its ad-tracking privacy or security bypassed by at least one software technique, a new study has found.

You make your PRIVATE key PUBLIC, right? [Chet Chat Podcast 218]

Here’s the latest episode of our weekly security podcast. Enjoy!