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Bitcoin community ‘needs to collaborate’ over security and scalability
Multiple vulnerabilities identified in Belkin router
Wikipedia blocks 381 sockpuppet accounts
iOS vulnerability Ins0mnia fixed by Apple
In an open letter to members of its own community, Bitcoin developers and contributors have called for greater cooperation over security and scalability.
Karl Thomas • 02 Sep 2015 • 1 min. read
An expert says that a popular Belkin router contains numerous vulnerabilities, making it extremely susceptible to attacks.
Up to 381 sockpuppet accounts have been blocked by Wikipedia because they were engaged in undisclosed paid advocacy.
Karl Thomas • 01 Sep 2015 • 1 min. read
Apple has resolved a serious security vulnerability known as Ins0mnia in its latest update.
Karl Thomas • 28 Aug 2015 • 1 min. read
Security of Ashley Madison breached sooner than you think
The Ashley Madison attack could be one of the most notable instances of cybercrime in 2015. Here's a timeline of the key events.
Karl Thomas • 27 Aug 2015 • 9 min. read
Dolphin and Mercury Android browsers have major vulnerabilities
Dolphin and Mercury Android browsers have major vulnerabilities, allowing for remote code execution and arbitrary reading and writing of files.
Karl Thomas • 26 Aug 2015 • 2 min. read
Windows 95 turns 20: The OS We All Love To Hate
1995 was a landmark year for technology, the internet and home computing. We can thank Windows 95 for a lot of the perks we find ourselves with today.
Karl Thomas • 25 Aug 2015 • 2 min. read
Privacy
A big day for consumers: Companies answerable for poor cybersecurity
FTC has the authority to hold organisations to account for failing to deliver tough cybersecurity measures.
Ashley Madison members ‘easy target for extortion’
There is the very real possibility that members of the infidelity website Ashley Madison may be subject to extortion threats.
Karl Thomas • 24 Aug 2015 • 3 min. read