How easy is it to bypass the average smartphone’s facial recognition security? In the case of Android, a lot easier than owners may think.
Tag Archives: Security threats
How to spot a social media hoax
Stop shaking your head about “WhatsApp Gold” flimflam and start spreading these REAL nuggets of hoax-clobbering advice!
Hacker uses early warning system for fake message campaign
Australians got scary texts, emails and phone calls from a trusted emergency warning service late last week after a hacker broke into its systems and used it to send fake messages.
Update now! Adobe Acrobat and Reader have critical flaws
Adobe has patched two critical flaws in Acrobat and Reader that warrant urgent attention.
Vein authentication beaten by wax hand and photograph
A new presentation shows how vein authentication systems can be fooled using a fake wax hand model.
US newspapers battle ransomware
On 29 December one of America’s largest publishing groups, Tribune Media, found itself battling a major ransomware attack.
Fortnite hackers making a fortune from reselling stolen accounts
Teenage hackers have been making thousands of pounds selling stolen accounts for popular online game Fortnite, it emerged this week.
Most home routers lack simple Linux OS hardening security
A new assessment of 28 popular models for home users failed to find a single one with firmware that had fully enabled underlying security hardening features offered by Linux.
SQLite creator fires back at Tencent’s bug hunters
The creator of SQLite has downplayed reports of a bug that could lead to remote code execution.
How not to secure US missile defences
One BMDS site’s patching was so deficient, it failed to address a critical vulnerability that first came to light nearly three decades ago.