Few people’s idea of relaxing Father’s Day involves getting to grips with IT security. However, with scammers typically targeting the holidays to catch out consumers, there’s never been a better time to scrub up on the basics and keep safe online. At least before the day itself, anyway. Ahead of this coming Father’s Day, then, familiarize … More Must-know security tips for non-technical fathers
Potentially 600m Samsung Galaxy phones are at risk of malicious compromise after a new exploit was discovered by a security researcher. The vulnerability is down to the way in which SwiftKey keyboard app updates – it periodically queries a server to check if new updates exist. However, the process is conducted in the clear, and … More New exploit compromises Samsung Galaxy phones
You may have heard the term “Cyber Insurance” in exceptionally glowing terms, describing it as the next big thing that no sensible business should be without. Or you may also have heard it described as something that is greatly hyped but which is not quite as awesome as all that. As with most things, the … More What is Cyber Insurance?
A security researcher has highlighted an iOS bug that makes it easier for hackers to to steal iCloud passwords, reports Ars Technica. The proof-of-concept attack was posted to GitHub earlier this week by user Jan Soucek, identifying a flaw in the Mail app in the latest version of iOS. The app contains dangerous code linked to incoming messages, allowing a … More iOS bug leaves iCloud passwords vulnerable
Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre has arrested 49 suspects in a joint international operation targeting the takedown of a major cybercrime ring, reports Tripwire. The Cybercrime group is said to have had members across Europe, including in Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Georgia and the UK. The suspects are believed to have breached corporate email accounts to commit financial … More Europol shuts down cybercrime ring with 49 arrests
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