VENOM bug
A new web server vulnerability called VENOM was announced yesterday, but customers of Signal's web hosting are safe. Virtualized Environment Neglected Operations Manipulation (VENOM) can affect so-called "virtual" machines, many of which may operate on a single physical server. The bug can allow a ne'er-do-well to potentially escape the confirms of a...
Google revamps CAPTCHAs
Well, it was only a matter of time. Google tells us most CAPTCHAs — those little tests we're required to pass online in order to prove we're actually human beings by interpreting squiggly text — can mostly be defeated now by clever computers. But it's rolling out a new improved system that's easier on humans and apparently offers better protection...
More cyber attacks on Apple products likely
Security attacks on Apple products are on the rise, according to computer security firm SentinalOne, and likely to increase on 2015. Call it the double-edged sword of success. As desktops running Mac OS and devices running iOS become ever more popular, they also become more attractive targets for criminals. On the other hand, we Mac users have been...WATCH: Heartbleed Security Flaw Explained in Simple English
This is a brilliant explanation of the Heartbleed Bug in easy to understand language. In the video, popular YouTuber Tom Scott breaks down what Heartbleed is, using diagrams and Pokemon references to illustrate his point. Watch this... and then go change your passwords Watch the VideoHeartbleed Update: How to Create Strong Passwords
If you're not changing your important passwords this weekend you're at risk. Just do it. What's the big deal? Think of it as spring cleaning; a good time to get your passwords organized and get some strong passwords in place. Our advice to all our friends is to change ALL your passwords starting with your EMAIL , then all your financial connections, then...