Microsoft fixes severe 19-year-old Windows bug found in everything since Windows 95
With help from IBM, Microsoft has patched a critical Windows vulnerability that flew under the radar for nearly two decades. The bug has existed …
Russian hackers tap Windows flaw to hit NATO, Ukraine
Russian hackers have exploited a bug in Microsoft’s Windows operating system in order to target computers used by NATO, the European Union, Ukraine and …
‘Bash bug could be worse than Heartbleed’: ‘Catastrophic’ flaw may threaten the security of millions of internet-connected devices
Warnings have been issued about a ‘catastrophic’ security flaw affecting one of the most important interfaces powering the web. Known as the ‘Bash’ bug, …
Apple issues seven updates, fixes more than 40 vulnerabilities in iOS 8, OS 10.9.5
Microsoft reflexively releases patches for its product one Tuesday of every month to much fanfare. Apple does not, but on occasion, the Cupertino, Calif.-based …
Android fragmentation turning devices into a toxic hellstew of vulnerabilities
I’m a big fan of Android, not only because I use the platform, but also because I feel that competition in the mobile space …
Heartbleed bug denial by NSA and White House
The US National Security Agency has denied it knew about or exploited the Heartbleed online security flaw. The denial came after a Bloomberg News …
How to protect your passwords with LastPass
Who can recall the countless website passwords we’re asked to stuff into our overspilling brain boxes? And how do we make sure they don’t …
NSA Said to Exploit Heartbleed Bug for Intelligence for Years
The U.S. National Security Agency knew for at least two years about a flaw in the way that many websites send sensitive information, now …
Massive Security Bug In OpenSSL Could Affect A Huge Chunk Of The Internet
I saw a t-shirt one time. “I’m a bomb disposal technician,” it read. “If you see me running, try to keep up.” The same …
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