Given its “rolling update” model, you might have been wondering how long after launch the first Windows 10 updates would take to arrive. The answer? Zero days. (No hyphen.)
Tag Archives: Vulnerability
Xen fixes another “virtual machine escape” bug
Last time it was the floppy disk drive that let crooks squeeze out of jail – this time, the virtual CD-ROM is their springboard…
New Microsoft tool will hide or block unwanted Windows 10 updates
Mandatory updates are a promising prospect for keeping the world free of systems full of known holes, but people really do need to choose which updates get installed, and when.
The “Stagefright” hole in Android – what you need to know
Here’s what you can do to deal with the much-talked-up “Stagefright” messaging vulnerability on Android
iTunes and AppStore remote exploit fixed by Apple
The vulnerability posed “a significant risk to buyers, sellers or Apple website managers/developers”.
Steam’s account-stealing password reset exploit fixed
Valve has plugged a vulnerability which saw a number of accounts on its Steam gaming platform hijacked last week.
How (not) to pay yourself a $14m bonus – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Our weekly 1-minute security video…news with some fun in it!
SSCC 208 – (Cyber)crime and Punishment [PODCAST]
Join us for the weekly Chet Chat! In this episode: Cybercrime (and punishment), crimeware, the Angler exploit kit, and how the Fourth Amendment applies to social networks.
WordPress 4.2.3 is out, update your website now
If you manage a website that utilizes WordPress – update now! The latest version has been released and includes a fix for a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that your website could do without.
Baby, you can hack my car: researchers take over a Jeep from 10 miles away
Two renowned security researchers have discovered a way to remotely hack into and take over a Jeep Cherokee, controlling the brakes and accelerator as well as other components. 