In recent days, Intel has announced a new set of vulnerabilities that could potentially impact certain PCs, servers, and IoT platforms. Continue reading “Nov 2017 – Intel Security Vulnerabilities”
KRACK – WPA2 WiFi Security Compromise
In what has been a tightly guarded message to manufacturers of WiFi Access Points, it has now been revealed that the long-trusted WPA2 security protocol has been compromised. Continue reading “KRACK – WPA2 WiFi Security Compromise”
CCleaner Hacked
Popular PC “Cleaning and Optimisation” software CCleaner has been compromised by hackers. Continue reading “CCleaner Hacked”
Blueborne – Bluetooth devices beware!
So I’ve just finished reading about a new Bluetooth attack called “Bluebourne“. Â This new attack allows for remote compromise of a Bluetooth-enabled device, even if the devices are not paired to being with! Continue reading “Blueborne – Bluetooth devices beware!”
Yahoo victims right to sue following Data Breaches
Hot on the heels of my last blog post, a judge in the US has ruled that victims have the right to sue Yahoo for claims of breach of contract and unfair competition! Continue reading “Yahoo victims right to sue following Data Breaches”
700m Email Addresses Leaked
In what is likely one of the largest ever reported data breaches, over 700 million email addresses, and some passwords, have been leaked via a spambot – there is a good chance you be affected! Continue reading “700m Email Addresses Leaked”
LetsEncrypt – SSL Encryption For Everyone – Part 1
There is lots of talk at the moment about internet security – hacking, compromised accounts, lost financial information, identity theft.  The question is “how can you give confidence to your users so that they can trust the web site they’re visiting?” (ie. “yours”). Continue reading “LetsEncrypt – SSL Encryption For Everyone – Part 1”