Karl Thomas

Independent Correspondent



148 articles by Karl Thomas

Bitcoin community ‘needs to collaborate’ over security and scalability

Bitcoin community ‘needs to collaborate’ over security and scalability

Bitcoin community ‘needs to collaborate’ over security and scalability

In an open letter to members of its own community, Bitcoin developers and contributors have called for greater cooperation over security and scalability.

Karl Thomas02 Sep 20151 min. read


Multiple vulnerabilities identified in Belkin router

Multiple vulnerabilities identified in Belkin router

Multiple vulnerabilities identified in Belkin router

An expert says that a popular Belkin router contains numerous vulnerabilities, making it extremely susceptible to attacks.

Karl Thomas02 Sep 20151 min. read


Wikipedia blocks 381 sockpuppet accounts

Wikipedia blocks 381 sockpuppet accounts

Wikipedia blocks 381 sockpuppet accounts

Up to 381 sockpuppet accounts have been blocked by Wikipedia because they were engaged in undisclosed paid advocacy.

Karl Thomas01 Sep 20151 min. read


iOS vulnerability Ins0mnia fixed by Apple

iOS vulnerability Ins0mnia fixed by Apple

iOS vulnerability Ins0mnia fixed by Apple

Apple has resolved a serious security vulnerability known as Ins0mnia in its latest update.

Karl Thomas28 Aug 20151 min. read


Security of Ashley Madison breached sooner than you think

Security of Ashley Madison breached sooner than you think

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 Thomas27 Aug 20159 min. read


Dolphin and Mercury Android browsers have major vulnerabilities

Dolphin and Mercury Android browsers have major vulnerabilities

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 Thomas26 Aug 20152 min. read


Windows 95 turns 20: The OS We All Love To Hate

Windows 95 turns 20: The OS We All Love To Hate

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 Thomas25 Aug 20152 min. read


Privacy

A big day for consumers: Companies answerable for poor cybersecurity

A big day for consumers: Companies answerable for poor cybersecurity

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.

Karl Thomas25 Aug 20152 min. read


Ashley Madison members ‘easy target for extortion’

Ashley Madison members ‘easy target for extortion’

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 Thomas24 Aug 20153 min. read