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HP patches printer firmware flaw, but leaves customers guessing

05

Jan

2012

There’s a serious security vulnerability on some HP LaserJet printers. The good news is that it’s been patched. The bad news is that you don’t know if your HP LaserJet printer needs the fix – because HP hasn’t told you. Late last year, owners of HP LaserJet printers were warned that their confidential data could […]

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SOPA undermines security while not solving any problems

23

Nov

2011

A new piece of American legislation, SOPA (Stopping Online Piracy Act) has been getting a lot of attention the last few weeks. The purpose of the bill is to put a dent in online piracy by allowing the US government to dictate ISPs block access to sites hosting copyrighted materials. The US Congress seems to […]

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QR code security risks in the car park

14

Sep

2011

QR codes are a highly convenient way to link a physical object to a URL. Point your phone’s camera at the 2D barcode and you’re instantly taken to a website. That’s something which can have security consequences, as mobile guru Terence Eden explains. Recently, Islington Council in London has partnered with Verrus to bring mobile […]

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