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Tag Archives: Windows
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…
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…
“You’re under arrest for possession of an insecure phone” – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s this week’s 60 Second Security video. News you can use in a format you can enjoy…all in 60 seconds!
SSCC161 – What do you mean, “Trade him for Edward Snowden”? [PODCAST]
Here’s the latest Chet Chat security podcast! Sophos experts Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin once again turn plain old news into advice you can use.
Microsoft pulls Patch Tuesday kernel update – MS14-045 can cause Blue Screen of Death
MS14-045, which fixes various security holes in the Windows kernel, can cause a BSoD and leave you stuck in a reboot loop. Here’s how to escape… 
Notorious Shylock banking malware taken out by law enforcement
Law enforcement action led by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in the UK has knocked out the infrastructure of a banking malware known as Shylock, because of excerpts from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice hidden in its code. Here’s how to check to make sure you weren’t among the more than 30,000 PCs that were infected.
SSCC 155 – cybercrime bust, cloud laws, phishing and malware back from extinction [PODCAST]
In this episode, Sophos experts John Shier and Paul Ducklin tackle the week’s interesting security stories. John and Duck get stuck into: a high-profile cybercrime arrest; how mainstream brands help phishers; and why macro malware is making a comeback.
Patch Tuesday for July 2014 – 6 bulletins, 2 RCEs, 3 EoPs and get ready to reboot
Here’s what to expect from Microsoft in the July 2014 edition of Patch Tuesday, scheduled to ship on Tuesday 08 July 2014… 
What’s next for ransomware? Cryptowall picks up where CryptoLocker left off
With many victims paying up, ransomware is a lucrative business for cybercrooks, and CryptoLocker has inspired copycats who want in on the loot. John Zorabedian looks at ransomware that seems to be filling the void left by CryptoLocker’s takedown last month…