Windows 10 on a Surface Pro 3

TechCrunch tests out MS latest OS.

GHOST Linux vulnerability can be exploited via Wordpress

Along with Exim and a few other services, it now appears that Wordpress can be vulnerable to GHOST.

Microsoft to invest in Cyanogen

MS plans to back the Android rival OS.

OneDrive for Business now on iOS and OS X

You now can get access to the "professional" OneDrive given to Office 365 users.

Adobe updates its Flash Update

It's time to patch Flash again.

Microsoft releases "Office for Android"

Microsoft has released a mobile version of Office for Android on the Google Play Store for free.

IOS 8.1.3

Apple has released an update for iOS, patch when you can.

GHOST:New glibc flaw could lead to exploit

They've already demoed a working exploit of Exim, make sure to check for a patch soon.

Mind Boggling, Apple posts $18B in profits

A new record.

Apple OS X 10.10.2 Update

Apple has released a new patch for Yosemite.  Use the App Store to update soon.

Adobe Flash Patch

Adobe will start pushing out (via Flash Auto Update) another fix for a 0day flaw being used to infect PCs.  Chrome and IE10/11 should be getting patches as well. You can also manually trigger the update to version 16.0.0.296.

Apple to allow China to view iPhone guts

China will get full access to the iPhone and all its components.

Google's Project Zero targets OSX

After releasing flaws in Microsoft products, Google has done the same for Apple.

Another Adobe Flash 0day

Less than two days since patching the last 0day, another one has been discovered.  Expect another patch soon.

Adobe Patches 0Day in Flash

Patch if you use it.

Details on Windows 10 and other things from yesterday

Microsoft put on a big show for Windows 10 and other new stuff.

Windows 10 is free for Win 7, 8, 8.1 users for the first year

Upgrade for free.

Critical Java Patches

Make sure to update your Java ASAP.

Username/Passwords for 1800 Minecraft accounts leaked.

Some of them have been verified, seem to be mostly for German users.

Google to no longer update WebView leaving Jelly Bean vulnerable

Over 1B people still use Jelly Bean.  WebView is used by Apps to render webpages.

Lizard Stresser and Home Routers

Krebs finds out that most of the nodes used for the DDOS attacks are poorly configured home routers.

Google to sell insurance?

Wonder what the mascot/icon will be...

15% of business cloud accounts hacked?

According to the company Netskope.

Some ASUS routers have backdoor

The infosvr service running on port 9999 could allow a bad guy full access to the router.

Microsoft changes security notifications

Now you have to register and pick your products to get advanced notification of patches.

FCC wants Internet as a Utility?

FCC chief hints at Public Utility rules may be used for ISPs.

More details on Why the US thought it was N Korea in Sony Pictures hack

They "got sloppy" with hiding their IPs.

Deeper into the dangers of POODLE

Do you want to know more about last year's MITM SSL attack?

Minecraft dominates search on Youtube

In 2014 most searches on Youtube were trying to find Minecraft related videos.

Inside CryptoLocker 2

Security experts at Cisco pulls apart the latest version of the malware.

Toyota releases fuel cell patents

Another car maker opening up to foster innovation.

AOL Ad platform serving malware

AOL has stopped the distribution of malware over its ad network.   The bad guys had setup bogus ad servers in Poland and then signed up for AOL delivery.

Rumor:New Retina 12 inch Macbook

The artist rendering of a rumored new Macbook with a Retina display and a single next generation USB port.

Moonpig's poor security

Their API allowed blind queries to lookup data, no authentication required.

Will Chattanooga get street lamps with WiFi APs?

$150 PowerOverEthernet device brings WiFi to Lights.

Highlights of CES2015

TechCrunch has a summary of the tech of CES.

Google Cast for Audio

From CES,  Google announces the ability to stream to audio receivers, speakers, and other select devices.  Similar to Chromecast.

Who's Attacking Whom?

Brian Kreb points out some online trackers of attacks.

MIT Medialab site hacked in honor of Swartz

Seems to be an annual event in honor of A. Swartz.

Apple fixes flaw used by iDict

The iCloud account brute force tool iDict is no longer useful as Apple fixed the flaw it used.

Lizard Squad attacks Krebs on Security

The two parties traded insults and then the LS attacked Kreb's website.

Macs vulnerable to Thunderstrike

A malicious Thunderbolt device could implant a root kit on your Mac.

Xbox 360 SDK released by hackers

H4LT says they may post unreleased games as well, they are seeking "protection" from the Lizard Squad.

Google Engineer posts details on Windows 8.1 0-Day

Waited 90 days w/o patch from Microsoft so Project Zero made the details public.

US sanctions vs N. Korea over cyberattacks

An executive order from President Obama brings new restrictions vs N. Korea with more to come.

Bogus CNN hack threat irritates FBI

A TN man claims to have threatened to hack CNN as a joke.

iCloud accounts may be vulnerable to iDict bruteforce tool

A new tool claims to bypass Apple's brute force protection schemes.

Wordpress Plugin WP Symposium under attack

If you have that plugin installed on your WP server, update asap.