Zeljka Zorz
University implies they helped FBI break Tor protection because of a subpoena
Carnegie Mellon University has finally issued a statement commenting on the recent accusations that their researchers have aided the FBI to unmask a subset of Tor users …
Secure messaging service Telegram blocks 78 ISIS-related channels
Telegram, the popular instant messaging service that offers end-to-end encryption, announced on Wednesday that they have “blocked 78 ISIS-related channels across 12 …
A Jihadi Help Desk assists ISIS terrorists and sympathizers with encryption?
The recent Paris attacks by ISIS have become the perfect pretext for governments to resume their attack on encryption.Even though the New York Times pulled an article blaming …

Inside the largely unexplored world of mainframe security
The security of mainframe computers – the so-called “big iron”, which is mainly used by large organizations for critical applications, bulk data and …

Microsoft’s new security posture leads to baked-in security
More than ever, Microsoft wants its products to be the first choice for enterprises, organizations, and governments. And to do that, they embedded security in the …
Anonymous goes after ISIS, aims to expose recruiters and sympathizers
On Friday, the 13th of November, a slew of coordinated attacks executed by ISIS terrorists in Paris has resulted in the death of over 120 people in cafes, restaurants, a …
9271 crucial vulnerabilities found in 185 firmware images of embedded devices
A study into the security of the Internet of Things has confirmed that the web interfaces for user administration of commercial, off-the-shelf embedded devices – …
Cyber crooks actively hijacking servers with unpatched vBulletin installations
Administrators of vBulletin installations would do well to install the latest vBulletin Connect updates as soon as possible, as cyber crooks are actively searching for servers …
Cross-device tracking via imperceptible audio beacons threatens user privacy
As consumers use multiple devices through the day, and tracking cookies become increasingly less effective, the advertising industry is looking for new ways to track …
Bug in Android Gmail app allows effective email spoofing
Yan Zhu, a Technology Fellow at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, has unearthed a flaw in the Gmail Android app that can lead to very effective phishing attacks.The flaw is …
Phishers are targeting millions of DHL customers
As the end-of-the-year holidays are quickly approaching, people are starting to order more things (read: gifts for themselves and loved ones) online so that they can avoid the …
Google debuts customized warning for social engineering sites
Google Chrome users will from now on be faced with a new, customized warning every time they visit a website/page that contains social engineering content:“The threat …
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