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OSINT 101: What is open source intelligence and how is it used?
OSINT can be used by anyone, both for good and bad ends – here’s how defenders can use it to keep ahead of attackers
Phil Muncaster • 16 Jun 2021
Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero-day
The latest Chrome update patches a bumper crop of security flaws across the browser’s desktop versions
Amer Owaida • 10 Jun 2021
Hacking space: How to pwn a satellite
Hacking an orbiting satellite is not light years away – here’s how things can go wrong in outer space
Cameron Camp • 07 Jun 2021
Zero-day in popular WordPress plugin exploited to take over websites
Websites using Fancy Product Designer are susceptible to remote code execution attacks even if the plugin is deactivated
Amer Owaida • 03 Jun 2021
Bluetooth bugs could allow attackers to impersonate devices
Patches to remedy the vulnerabilities should be released over the coming weeks
Amer Owaida • 26 May 2021
Apple fixes macOS zero-day bug that let malware take secret screenshots
You would do well to update to macOS Big Sur 11.4 post-haste
Amer Owaida • 25 May 2021
Popular routers found vulnerable to hacker attacks
Millions of Brits could be at risk of cyberattacks due to poor default passwords and a lack of firmware updates
Amer Owaida • 07 May 2021
Microsoft will soon remove Flash Player from Windows 10 devices
The Patch Tuesday security update due in July should hammer the last nail in the coffin of Adobe Flash Player
Amer Owaida • 04 May 2021
Apple patches severe macOS security flaw
Mac users are being urged to update to macOS Big Sur 11.3 as at least one threat group is exploiting the zero-day bug to sneak past the operating system’s built-in security mechanisms
Amer Owaida • 27 Apr 2021