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.
Tag Archives: Vulnerability
Critical Drupal vulnerability patched — update your website now
The Drupal Security Team has released a critical security advisory and software updates for the Drupal Content Management System (CMS). Users with websites running either Drupal 6 or Drupal 7 are urged to upgrade immediately.
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.”
Google launches Android bug bounty program
After paying out $1.5 million to security researchers last year, Google now offers cash to Android bug hunters.
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…
Uber petition site pulled after hacker redirected visitors to rival
An online petition by taxi firm Uber had to be pulled after a hacker redirected visitors to rival Lyft’s website.
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?
Authentication is all around us! 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s our latest “60 Second Security” video – catch the week’s security news in just 1 minute.
SSCC 202 – They hacked the US Army? Are you SURE? [PODCAST]
Join Sophos security experts Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin for this week’s security podcast. Apple, Microsoft, patching, hacking the army (sort of), and 49 arrests in a Europol action against bank fraudsters!
Security hole in Hospira hospital drug pumps could let through fatal doses
An attacker who knows how to update the firmware – not a tough task, says security researcher Billy Rios – can change the dosage to a lethal limit. 