Tuesday, February 24, 2015
New Critical Samba flaw
The most popular Microsoft compatible network server for Linux, Samba, has a new vulnerability that allows unencrypted access to "root." Redhat 4/5 is not affected, but RH 6 and 8 is.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Apple's OSes top vulnerability list
OS X and iOS top GFI's list of most vulnerable operating systems.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Why Lenovo's Superfish blunder is so bad...
Not only did they squander good will, they also opened a serious security hole.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Steal All The SIMs
The Great SIM Heist is the story of how (supposedly) the US and UK govts stole the encryption keys protecting cellular traffic.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Dissecting Superfish
Some Lenovo devices came with preinstalled SSL intercepting "adware" known as Superfish.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Lenovo users, beware of preinstalled Superfish
Some Lenovo devices came with "adware" preinstalled. Superfish, which reportedly searches for cheaper prices, had its own SSL certs installed that would combine with software and allow it to intercept https connections (secure browsing.) Lenovo has stopped shipping the software and issued patches to remove it.
Who owns Bluetooth? Samsung just got trolled for $15m
A group is claiming to own Bluetooth and now Samsung will have to pay (or go back to court).
HTTP/2, The next web protocol
Faster, stronger, more better....multiplexing, faster page loads, and the ability to have the server "push".
Monday, February 16, 2015
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Jeb Bush posts senstitive info online
In an effort to increase transparency, the FLA governor released emails containing personal data.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Soon you'll be able to ask your carrier to unlock your phone.
Starting mid February all the major carriers will unlock your fully-paid-for phone via your request to do so.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
OS X 10.10.3 brings Google 2-factor authentication
You'll be able to use 2-factor auth to check your gmail via the Mail app.
Anthem Breach brings Phishing
The bad guys are sending out bogus emails (phishing) about "your Anthem account information".
Thursday, February 5, 2015
2nd Largest Health Insurer, Anthem, Hacked with 80 million affected
Possibly 80 million people have had their name, SSN, DOB, and email stolen as Anthem has suffered a breach. Anthem will be notifying victims and offers 1-877-263-7995 for those worried.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
3rd Unscheduled Flash Patch for 2015
Adobe has released another patch for Flash. Update when you can.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Another 0Day Adobe Flash Vulnerability
Third one so far this year, Adobe has yet to release a patch.
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