Few people probably realise that, every time they install one of these apps, they continue running in the background unless users actively delete them via their privacy settings. By Jane…
Day: November 26, 2015
Lenovo patches serious vulnerabilities in PC system update tool
The vulnerabilities could allow attackers with access to limited user accounts to gain administrator privileges. By Lucian Constantin For the third time in less than six months security issues have…
Cyber-thieves 'target Christmas shoppers'
Cyber-thieves are preparing malware and spam campaigns in a bid to catch out retailers and shoppers during the run-up to Christmas, experts say. One gang had updated the sophisticated malware…
Cyber-thieves 'target Christmas shoppers'
Cyber-thieves are preparing malware and spam campaigns in a bid to catch out retailers and shoppers during the run-up to Christmas, experts say. One gang had updated the sophisticated malware…
DRIDEX Spam returns to USA
Trend Micro is warning that the banking botnet has made a reappearance in the US and that the UK is likely to feel its impact again soon. In a blog…
Sony to pay staff $8m compensation over cyber attack
A US judge has granted approval to a settlement of up to $8m (£5m) damages between Sony and employees affected by the 2014 hack of the firm’s computers. Sony agreed…