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Tag Archives: Microsoft
Has the “Sandworm” zero-day exploit burrowed back to the surface?
You may have noticed that Microsoft recently published a Security Advisory that sounds a lot like the “Sandworm” vulnerability all over again. Paul Ducklin explains…
Do we really need strong passwords?
The idea that computer users should use long, complex passwords is one of computer security’s sacred cows. But is is really necessary? Mark Stockley investigates…
SSCC 169 – Mirror, mirror, on the wall, what’s the biggest breach of all? [PODCAST]
It’s Chet Chat time! Here’s this week’s episode of our news-you-can-use security podcast…
The “Sandworm” malware – what you need to know
Fortunately, the Sandworm malware is a lot easier to deal with than the giant science fiction creature from which it takes its name. In fact, in malware terms, it’s not a worm at all. Paul Ducklin takes a look…
Patch Tuesday for October 2014 – bigger than usual as Microsoft, Adobe and Oracle align
Oracle, Adobe and Microsoft patches are all arriving together on Tuesday 14 October 2014. Paul Ducklin looks at what to expect…
Chinese hackers breached US military contractors, says Senate report
Military contractors for the US Transportation Command were breached by hackers associated with the Chinese government at least 20 times in one year, according to a report released Wednesday by the US Senate Armed Services Committee.
SSCC 164 – Spend Bitcoins using Apple Pay? *NOW* you’ve got me interested! [PODCAST]
Here’s this week’s Sophos Security Chet Chat for your listening pleasure. Our weekly computer security podcast with the News You Can Use…
Microsoft held in contempt while it appeals court decision in customer email case
Microsoft and the US government have agreed that the company will be held in contempt for its refusal to hand over email stored in the cloud at its Dublin data center but won’t be fined or punished, giving it a chance to appeal a court order to cough up a customer’s communications.
Patch Tuesday wrap-up, September 2014 – why even a single-bit data leak is worth fixing
Here’s what you need to know about the September 2014 Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and Adobe…