Blu-ray exploits could allow computer malware infection
A pair of possible exploits in hardware and software used for playing Blu-ray discs have come to light, reports PC…
April 2025
FREAK attack: security vulnerability breaks HTTPS protection
A widespread, long-standing security flaw that allows attackers to decrypt HTTPS-protected traffic between certain device and potentially millions of websites…
Casper Malware: After Babar and Bunny, Another Espionage Cartoon
In this post, we lift the veil on Casper – another piece of software that we believe to have been…
Lysa Myers: “There are still only a handful of women in the security field”
There are many female researchers and computer experts who contribute to the field, helping everyone enjoy safer technology. We spoke…
DDoS attack on feminist blog backfires on International Women’s Day
An attempt to silence feminism blog Femsplain backfires on DDoS attackers, as they only help to raise its profile.
FBI investigating apparent ISIS attacks on Western websites
A number of seemingly unconnected Western websites were hacked over the weekend, with messages claiming Islamic State as the perpetrator.
Operating System Vulnerabilities, Exploits and Insecurity
iOS and OS X the most vulnerable operating systems? Don’t confuse vulnerabilities with exploits, or patch frequency with insecurity.
CryptoFortress mimics TorrentLocker but is a different ransomware
ESET assess the differences between CryptoFortress and TorrentLocker: two very different strains of ransomware.
Will Windows 10 leave enterprises vulnerable to zero-days?
One thing Microsoft has been very public about is Windows 10’s new strategy of releasing patches to update the operating…
Hackers phish for data with fake Apple Watch giveaway
Apple fans keen to get their hands on the Apple Watch are advised to think before they click, after hackers…