December 7, 2015 Nerding Out: Collaboration Deal Downs Dorkbot 2 min read - A collaborative effort from law enforcement, tech vendors and security agencies took down a Dorkbot botnet that was more than 1 million computers strong.
December 3, 2015 Chrome Security Update: Google Polishes Web Browser With New Fixes 2 min read - The latest security update for Google Chrome addresses several serious vulnerabilities existing in past versions of the popular browser.
December 3, 2015 Tech Support Scammers Spotted Using Ransomware 2 min read - In a troubling new development, some tech support scammers may have begun using ransomware tools to increase their chances of cashing in on schemes.
December 3, 2015 Out of the Woodwork: Millions of Embedded Devices Found Sharing Security Data 2 min read - Embedded devices may be sharing information such as cryptographic keys — which leaves the door wide open for cybercriminals to steal this data.
December 2, 2015 VTech Breach: Is Stealing More Than 6 Million Accounts Now Child’s Play for Malicious Actors? 3 min read - Chinese toy manufacturer VTech suffered a hack that put the personal information of adults and children at risk. How can people protect themselves?
December 1, 2015 Port Fail Vulnerability Exposes Real IP Addresses of VPN Users 3 min read - A vulnerability in the way many VPN providers configure their port forwarding service lets attackers unmask the real IP addresses of users.
December 1, 2015 All Patched Up: Software Catches a Break Over Holiday Weekend 2 min read - Lenovo, LinkedIn and Zen Cart addressed serious software flaws during the holiday weekend, but now users can rest assured that vulnerabilities are patched.
November 25, 2015 Encryption and the Internet of Things: Mission Impossible? 2 min read - Researchers have again defeated the Algebraic Eraser, used to encrypt devices on the Internet of Things. Is security impossible on the IoT?
November 24, 2015 Hooked: Phishing Scheme Reels in World Bank Site 3 min read - A World Bank website became an accessory to a phishing attack, which wound up revoking the Bank's Extended Validation SSL certificate.
November 19, 2015 LastPass Gets a Failing Grade From Researchers Who Say Passwords Could Be Exposed 2 min read - Password manager LastPass was recently discovered to have serious security flaws that could leave the door open for cybercriminals.