Incensing critics, Google engineer ends push for crypto-only setting in Allo
Updated personal blog post deletes comments that were cited by Google critics.
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Foul-mouthed worm takes control of wireless ISPs around the globe
Active attack targets Internet-connected radios from Ubiquiti Networks.
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Then there were 117 million. LinkedIn password breach much bigger than thought
With a pricetag of $2,200, the new haul came from a 2012 breach.
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At the cost of security everywhere, Google dorking is still a thing
With a handful of Web searches, you too can be a hacker.
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That time a patient’s heart procedure was interrupted by a virus scan
Securing computers has never been easy. It's especially hard in hospitals.
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Breach of Nulled.io crime forum could cause a world of pain for members
Dump exposes users' private messages, IPs, e-mail addresses, and password data.
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Old habits die hard
Dozens of companies found open to SAP bug patched years ago
Dangerous Invoker servlet function was disabled in 2010, but it lives on.
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THE REPRIEVE IS OVER
No more get-out-of-jail-free card for CryptXXX ransomware victims
Victims have few options for recovering data other than paying $500 fee.
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KEEP CALM AND PATCH
Microsoft and Adobe warn of separate zero-day vulnerabilities under attack
Exploits exist for both bugs and allow for remote code execution.
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Feds probe mobile phone industry over the sad state of security updates
FCC and FTC coordinate probe of OS developers, hardware makers, and carriers.
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How a security pro’s ill-advised hack of a Florida elections site backfired
Whistleblowing is overshadowed when SQL injection gives way to unauthorized access.
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Exploits gone wild: Hackers target critical image-processing bug
Vulnerability in ImageMagick allows attackers to execute malicious code.
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Garbage in, garbage out: Why Ars ignored this week’s massive password breach
When a script kiddie sells 272 million accounts for $1, be very, very skeptical.
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Critical Qualcomm security bug leaves many phones open to attack
Fix still isn't available for most users, and many will probably never get it.
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Huge number of sites imperiled by critical image-processing vulnerability [Updated]
Attack code exploiting critical ImageMagick vulnerability expected within hours.
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BUH-BYE!
Microsoft to retire support for SHA1 certificates in the next 4 months
The lock icon will be gone by summer; sites using SHA1 to be blocked come January.
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