When we are using a PC – a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer – web browsers tend to be one of the most accessed applications. Unfortunately, web browsers are frequent attack targets because they can run Javascript programs on a PC, Read >
Category: Security
Why we don’t sync our PCs and mobile devices
So you have a mobile phone, tablet and a laptop, but the file you need to view on your phone is saved on the laptop’s hard drive. Fortunately, apps and cloud services that can sync (synchronize) files between mobile devices and Read >
Security report: over 70 million WordPress sites are running vulnerable plugins and themes
In the world of cyber crime getting access to web sites that are powered by a popular software like WordPress opens doors to large scale attacks or perhaps to ransomware revenue. WordPress has over 40% market share of web site Read >
We are doomed: cyber arms race affects our daily life and work
The book This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race is both fabulously entertaining and scary to read. The author, The New York Times journalist Nicole Perlroth, spent seven years researching and talking to hackers, security Read >
These WordPress hacking attempts were the most common in 2020
WordPress is the world’s favorite software for publishing and e-commerce on the internet. This makes it a lucrative target for hackers and criminals. A range of software tools and services is available for securing WordPress sites, but not all sites are Read >
The winners and losers of the digital market regulation proposed by European Union
When European Union prepares new regulation for digital services, practically the entire world pays attention to the plans. Since 2018, EU’s GDPR regulation that protects people from arbitrary personal data collection has affected laws in many countries outside Europe. In December Read >
Home routers are a security nightmare, German researchers discover
As long as that small router box on the corner of a desk blinks its lights and keeps the internet connection alive, most people probably don’t pay attention to the vital piece of hardware at home. You may think of the Read >
Apple iPhone and iPad get valuable security and privacy features, but MacOS still sucks
Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised to develop security and privacy features in Apple products multiple times during the last few years, and his organization is delivering results. In June 2020 WWDC Conference, Apple introduced upgrades to the mobile phone operating Read >
Now that secure https connections are widely in use, do we still need VPN?
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an essential tool for better online security. Remote workers, travelers, and everyone who wants to be safer on the internet can protect their sensitive data and to a certain degree also prevent leaking of private information Read >
Top 10 most exploited software security holes hide in office documents
People who work with open source software tend to be concerned about vulnerabilities in WordPress, Java and other popular products, but criminals and spies who want direct access inside a business or government organization prefer exploiting security holes in office documents. Read >