Category: Computer Security

Malicious Cisco router backdoor found on 79 more devices, 25 in the US

SYNful Knock implant appears to be much bigger than first reported, researchers say. Source: Malicious Cisco router backdoor found on 79 more devices, 25 in >>>

Posted: September 16, 2015 in Computer, Security

Demand that mother remove home video from YouTube backfires

A music company’s demand that YouTube take down a 29-second home video of two children dancing to a song by Prince backfired Monday when a >>>

Posted: September 15, 2015 in Computer, Internet, Security

OpenWrt gets update in face of FCC’s anti-flashing push

Wi-Fi flashware tips a glass to calm the chaos Source: OpenWrt gets update in face of FCC’s anti-flashing push

Posted: September 14, 2015 in Computer, Internet, Security

Microsoft is downloading Windows 10 to your machine ‘just in case’- The Inquirer

Got the idea from Bono Source: Microsoft is downloading Windows 10 to your machine ‘just in case’- The Inquirer

Posted: September 10, 2015 in Computer, Security

BOSTON STILL TRACKS VEHICLES, LIES ABOUT IT, AND LEAVES SENSITIVE RESIDENT DATA EXPOSED ONLINE

LICENSE TO CONNIVE: BOSTON STILL TRACKS VEHICLES, LIES ABOUT IT, AND LEAVES SENSITIVE RESIDENT DATA EXPOSED ONLINE Source: BOSTON STILL TRACKS VEHICLES, LIES ABOUT IT, >>>

Posted: September 8, 2015 in Computer, Security

Malware Found Pre-Installed on Xiaomi, Huawei, Lenovo Phones

Every smartphone and tablet are tested by manufacturers before they even get released into the market to ensure that consumers are getting units in their optimum shape. However, >>>

Posted: September 8, 2015 in Computer, Security

America’s crackdown on open-source Wi-Fi router firmware – THE TRUTH • The Register

El Reg looks at why and what the FCC wants to do. Plus: How you can get stuck in Source: America’s crackdown on open-source Wi-Fi >>>

Posted: September 7, 2015 in Computer, Editorial, Security

Serious bug causes “quite a few” HTTPS sites to reveal their private keys | Ars Technica

Exploiting RSA implementation flaw allows attackers to impersonate HTTPS sites. Source: Serious bug causes “quite a few” HTTPS sites to reveal their private keys | >>>

Posted: September 6, 2015 in Computer, Security, Servers

Windows 10 Sends Kids’ Browser History To Parents In Weekly Report | One Angry Gamer

Source: Windows 10 Sends Kids’ Browser History To Parents In Weekly Report | One Angry Gamer

Posted: September 6, 2015 in Computer, Security

Save WiFi: Act Now To Save WiFi From The FCC

  Source: Save WiFi: Act Now To Save WiFi From The FCC

Posted: September 3, 2015 in Computer, Editorial, Security