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Tag Archives: Exploit
Security hole in MacKeeper used to shove malware onto Macs
According to researchers at BAE, a recent Mac malware infestation was carried out using a security hole in a utility called MacKeeper.
“Belts and breaches” – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s the latest episode of our entertaining news-in-1-minute security roundup. Enjoy!
SSCC 203 – What’s the worst sort of service to have a password breach? [PODCAST]
Join Sophos security experts John Shier and Paul Ducklin as they dig into the latest security news in our regular “Chet Chat” podcast. This week: LastPass, Facebook, Windows 10 (and not-quite-the-end of XP), Samsung, and the Android ecosystem.
Apple OS X and iOS in the vulnerability spotlight – meet “CORED,” also known as “XARA”
The security issue of the week has arrived in iOS and OS X, and it’s attracted a funky name already. The researchers called it XARA, but others had different ideas, and dubbed it “CORED.” As in “Apple CORED.”
Samsung keyboard app could let a crook crack your phone
A presenter at BlackHat London has some bad news for you: the keyboard app built in to your Samsung phone may leave you open to attack. Paul Ducklin explains and offers some advice…
Windows 10 patches – will you get them no matter what?
What does the wording about updates being “available automatically” in the Windows 10 Specifications really mean?
The phone that keeps an eye on your eyes – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
The latest episode of our weekly “security news in one minute” video. Enjoy…
SSCC 198 – “Fusking”? Did I hear that correctly? [PODCAST]
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…
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…