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99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack
Malware

99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack

Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Jul 2013
Oracle fixes Java problems
Marketing Technologies

Oracle fixes Java problems

Oracle releases critical Java update to tackle security vulnerabilities after US-CERT warning, boosting default security settings to 'high'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013
Internet security: You're still the weakest link
Malware

Internet security: You're still the weakest link

Bad news for careless internet users: all the software in the world probably can't protect you if you don't use your head.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'
Malware

Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'

Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
The perils of VoIP
Apps

The perils of VoIP

You may be confident that your computer system is secure from intruders, but have you ever thought about your phones?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Microsoft issues IE warning
Microsoft

Microsoft issues IE warning

Microsoft probes a critical flaw in all IE versions, allowing for potential remote attacks. Targeted exploits reported.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2010
MS readies 49 security updates
Microsoft

MS readies 49 security updates

Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2010
Wired for unified comms
Unified Communications

Wired for unified comms

As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
SharePoint vulnerability patch incoming
Cybersecurity

SharePoint vulnerability patch incoming

Microsoft to release a vital patch for SharePoint vulnerability by June 8, after Imperva reveals widespread risk since April.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2010
Facebook bug exposes private chats
Data Analytics

Facebook bug exposes private chats

A Facebook bug exposed users' private chats via the profile preview feature, adding to the social media giant's ongoing privacy issues.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th May 2010
New IE exploit detected
Microsoft

New IE exploit detected

Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
Another big Patch Tuesday
Microsoft

Another big Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2010
More Windows patches this week
Microsoft

More Windows patches this week

Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
October Windows updates available
Microsoft

October Windows updates available

Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday, when it issues online updates for its operating systems, has set a new record this month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2009
Oops, I forgot to secure my phone system
Firewalls

Oops, I forgot to secure my phone system

A hacker breached the US Homeland Security Department's phone system in 2008, making USD $12,000 in calls. Is your PBX system secure? Most aren't.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008

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Another big Microsoft Patch Tuesday coming
Microsoft

Another big Microsoft Patch Tuesday coming

Microsoft's upcoming Patch Tuesday targets 25 vulnerabilities, with fixes for Windows and Office critical for user security.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010
Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer
Microsoft

Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer

Microsoft rolls out an emergency patch for Internet Explorer after a breach linked to Google's China staff, raising global cybersecurity alarms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
Google attack an inside job?
Cloud Access Security Broker

Google attack an inside job?

Google probes potential insider assistance in China HQ breach, suspects aimed at accessing dissidents' emails. McAfee points to spear phishing attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2010