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Google Chrome hack earns security researcher $60,000

08

Mar

2012

A Russian security researcher has earned himself a tidy $60,000 by demonstrating how he could waltz past the security sandbox in Google’s Chrome browser to run unauthorised code on fully-patched Windows 7 computers. Sergey Glazunov uncovered a remote code execution vulnerability in Chrome, that could be used by malicious hackers and cybercriminals to install and […]

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Beware Changelog spammed-out malware attack

22

Feb

2012

Internet users are receiving emails claiming to contain a changelog – but the files attached are really designed to infect computers. Here’s what a typical email looks like, although the precise wording can vary. Subject: Re: Your Changelog Message body: Good day, as promised chnglog attached (Open with Internet Explorer) The subject lines and attachment […]

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Has Siri left your iPhone 4S unlocked?

19

Oct

2011

Apple’s new “Siri” feature, the voice-activated personal assistant built into the iPhone 4S, leaves owners’ spanking new smartphones partially unguarded. Those of us who work in the security arena have often banged on about the importance of securing your smartphone with a password or passcode to prevent unauthorised access. Most mobile phone manufacturers have recognised […]

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