A new zero day vulnerability has been disclosed in Microsoft Windows 8.1. Who is behind releasing the attack code behind this flaw? Google. 
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The mystery of the missing Bitcoins – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s this week’s 60 Second Security video for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy…watch the news in just one minute!
Japanese newspaper makes bold claim about Mt Gox’s giant 2014 Bitcoin loss
Japan-based Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox imploded in 2014 with the loss of $0.5B’s worth of Bitcoins. The question is, “Where did they go?”
Malware infection suspected at ISC, providers of the BIND DNS server software
The Internet Systems Consortium, better known as ISC, thinks it might have had a malware infection. An insecure installation of WordPress seems to be behind the problem…
Have the cops busted one of the Lizard Squad?
The “Lizard Squad” took out Microsoft’s and Sony’s games networks on Christmas Day. Everyone involved knew in advance that law enforcement would be *very* interested in whodunnit…
SSCC 179 – What kind of a name is “Lizard Squad”? [PODCAST]
Here’s the latest episode of our regular security podcast. This week: phishing, spamming, zombification, SCADA and the Internet of Things, and the curiously named cybervandals that go by “Lizard Squad.”
Where would you be on New Year’s Eve without a #sophospuzzle?
Try our New Year’s #sophospuzzle and you could win one of five cool “ASCII art” T-shirts! Fastest correct entry wins a shirt outright; the other four prizes will be drawn at random…
This is what you told us about computer security in 2014
Two weeks ago we asked you to tell us, “Did computer security get better or worse in 2014?” This is what you said…
Android Lollipop 5.0.2 is out, but some Nexus users are still stuck on KitKat
Android Lollipop 5.0.2 is out – but don’t get too excited. So far, firmware images are available for just one model in Google’s Nexus family.
From Facebook, through iPhones and Androids, to Macs – make the safest start to 2015!
Are you looking to turn over a new security leaf yourself in 2015, or trying to convince your friends and family to do so? Here are some great places to start…