Security News

VMS Software launches OpenVMS First Boot on x86 architecture
2019-05-22 01:30

VMS Software (VSI) is pleased to announce OpenVMS First Boot on the x86 architecture. This important achievement is a major step towards giving OpenVMS users the ability to operate on modern x86...

Sophos tells users to roll back Microsoft's Patch Tuesday run if they want PC to boot
2019-05-20 15:15

Yes, the one with the critical security fixes Brit security software slinger Sophos has advised its customers to uninstall Microsoft's most recent Patch Tuesday run – the same patches that protect...

It's 2019 so now security vulnerabilities are branded using emojis: Meet 😾😾😾, a Cisco router secure boot flaw
2019-05-13 22:50

It's pronounced Thrangrycat: A means to bury spyware deep inside pwned networking gear Security weaknesses at the heart of some of Cisco's network routers, switches, and firewalls can be exploited...

High-risk vulnerability in Cisco’s secure boot process impacts millions of devices
2019-05-13 18:42

Red Balloon Security has discovered a high-risk vulnerability in Cisco’s secure boot process which impacts a wide range of Cisco products in use among enterprise and government networks, including...

Baltimore hit with more ransomware, ChinaMobile gets the boot in the US, and another Systemd system-d'oh!
2019-05-13 05:55

Plus, Diachenko strikes again with Indian data find This week, a Symantec boss stepped down, a Chinese hacker was called out, and an AirBnB hidden camera creep was cuffed.…

Facebook Boots 74 Cybercrime Groups From Platform
2019-04-05 17:42

The 74 cybercrime groups were offering illicit services - from email spamming tools to stolen credentials - right on Facebook's platform.

Google Play Boots Italian Spyware Apps That Infected Hundreds
2019-04-01 15:15

Google Play has removed 25 malicious apps that were downloading spyware, dubbed Exodus, onto victims' phones.

How to password protect the GRUB boot loader in Ubuntu
2019-03-07 16:48

Password protecting the GRUB boot loader protects against unwanted rebooting and logging into your system, and stops unwanted users from gaining access to single user mode.

How to password protect the GRUB Boot Loader In Ubuntu
2019-02-24 22:52

Although Linux is a very secure operating system, there are steps you can take to make it even more one. One simple step is password protecting the GRUB bootloader. Jack Wallen shows you h

Apple’s Shazam App Boots Facebook Ads and Other Third-Party SDKs
2019-02-20 20:10

The music-recognition app that Apple bought for $400 million is removing Facebook Ads, DoubleClick, Facebook Analytics and more.