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Bug In Microsoft’s Anti-Malware Software Enabled The Execution Of Malware
The Redmond company has patched the rather embarrassing flaw
‘Human Error’ Leads To Guardian Soulmates Data Breach & Sexual Spam
Spammers have been hitting users of the Guardian Soulmates website with explicit emails after their information was accidentally displayed on the site.
Barclays Fights Fraud With Smartphone Debit Card Controls And Scam Awareness Drive
The UK bank wants to educate people about the risks of cyber crime and fraud
Tales In Tech History: The Password
To some the password is the bane of modern day life, to others an absolute necessity to safeguard our digital world
Criminals Drain European Bank Accounts Using SS7 Security Flaw
The attack highlights the need for the telecoms community to address the security problem in SS7
Google Squashes Phishing Scam Aimed At Docs Users
The scam appears to have affected but a few users yet was surprisingly sophisticated
IBM Accidentally Sends Malware-Infected USB Sticks To Storage Customers
IBM urges customers to update antivirus and destroy dodgy USB sticks after mishap
Intel Releases Patch For Nine Year Flaw In Workstation And Server Chips
Users with affected computers will need a firmware fix from the machine's vendor
Hackers Steal, Release New Netflix ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Episodes
ANALYSIS: Attackers leak new season of the Netflix show "Orange Is the New Black," exposing a weakness in the distributed model for media content development
TrickBot Trojan Now Targets Private Banks
Malware is now hand picking private banks, as IBM warns of 'skyrocketing' breaches of financial data
FalseGuide Malware Infects Millions Of Android Devices
Face palm for Google's security screening. Source of FalseGuide adware is none other than Google Play store
Webroot Antivirus Mistakenly Flags Windows Files As Malicious
False positive hell. Webroot AV mistakenly identifies Windows files as malicious, damages computers
Locky Ransomware Returns Lurking In A Word Document Hidden Behind PDF Attachments
This latest Locky variant appears to have traits similar to a Russian doll
Security Holes Discovered In SAP NetWeaver Web App Platfrom
Users are advised to quickly patch to the latest version of the web app platform
Tech Quiz: The Week In Review (21 April)
Another week filled with tech news, but have you been paying attention?
Bugs Batter Linksys Routers Opening Them Up To Becoming Botnets
Ten security holes were found in more than 20 router models from Linksys
Oracle Releases Huge Security Update
Staggering 299 patches released spanning database, middleware, Peoplesoft and JD Edwards software
Hackers Breach Over 1,000 IHG Hotels To Steal Payment Card Details
Infected front desk systems enabled cyber criminals to swipe card data
Government: Half Of UK Businesses Suffered Security Breach Last Year
Government report highlights the security threats facing businesses and the impacts of being breached
Microsoft Rolls Out Authenticator iOS & Android App To Secure Account Logins
The Redmond company wants to make it easier and more secure to login to Microsoft accounts
Hackers Can Target Aga Ovens, Heating Up IoT Security Concerns
Have hackers ruined your casserole? Aga ovens are vulnerable to hackers who can turn your oven on and off
PayPal And Bitcoin Scamming Fake Android Apps Discovered On Google Play Store
The apps attempt to comprise PayPal and Paxful accounts via scamming users
Google Blocks Burger King Advert That Tried To Hijack Google Home
Whopper mistake: Smart home audio hack gets a smack from Google
SWIFT Intros New Tool To Help Banks ID Fraudulent Messages
Security upgrades continue at SWIFT as it seeks to assist the banking sector to identify suspicious payments
Patch Tuesday Update Leaves Windows Vista Users High And Dry
Windows Vista is now officially dead, as Microsoft leaves users of the old operating system with no clear upgrade path
European WhatApp’s Data-Sharing Deal ‘Is Close’
Facebook's WhatsApp may soon be able to use customer data as agreement with European watchdogs nears
North American ‘Longhorn’ Group Used WikiLeaks Vault 7 Exploits Against 40 Targets
Symantec says all the clues point to Longhorn's tools being ones included in WikiLeaks file dump
Android Bulletin Delivers Fixes For Mainstream Android Devices
Google updates tackles security vulnerabilities with Android devices as well as update for its Nexus handsets
UK Companies Targeted In Major Cyber Attack Operation By China-Based Hackers
The UK has been the target of a systemic global hacking operation