Tag: patch

Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

October 10, 2016

Ransomware is malicious software that criminals use to hold computers or computer files to ransom, demanding payment from victims to get them back. Sadly, ransomware is an increasingly popular way for malware authors to extort money from companies and consumers alike. Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors … More Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

Security holes found in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, Adobe… Start patching now!

January 13, 2016

By now you should be settled back at work after the holiday break. Are you ready for 2016? I hope you’re sitting comfortably, because from the security point of view it’s bound to be a bumpy ride. Microsoft Yesterday was the second Tuesday of the month and you know what that means – Patch Tuesday … More Security holes found in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, Adobe… Start patching now!

Adobe Flash is putting your computer at risk – and there’s no patch yet

October 16, 2015

Maybe you’re one of the many millions of people who use Adobe Flash on your computer. Maybe you’re aware of the many security holes that are regular found in Flash, and diligently updated your copy earlier this week when Adobe released multiple security updates, many of which were categorised as “critical”. Maybe you think your … More Adobe Flash is putting your computer at risk – and there’s no patch yet

The world’s biggest bug bounty payouts

August 4, 2015

So-called ‘bug bounties’ are offered by some of the world’s largest websites and software companies to ensure that software bugs are found and fixed by friendly security researchers, rather than by malicious hackers who could use the same flaws to cause significant damage. Bug bounties are a relatively new phenomenon but, in recent years, have … More The world’s biggest bug bounty payouts