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Samsung security

Major security flaw in Samsung Galaxy devices

Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Samsung says the flaw is extremely difficult to exploit, but if successful, an attacker could have an enormous amount of access to an affected device.
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Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
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99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack

Sat, 6th Jul 2013
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Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.
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Internet security: You're still the weakest link

Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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Bad news for careless internet users: all the software in the world probably can't protect you if you don't use your head.
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Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'

Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.
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The perils of VoIP

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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You may be confident that your computer system is secure from intruders, but have you ever thought about your phones?.
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Microsoft issues IE warning

Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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Microsoft probes a critical flaw in all IE versions, allowing for potential remote attacks. Targeted exploits reported.
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MS readies 49 security updates

Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.
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Wired for unified comms

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.
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SharePoint vulnerability patch incoming

Fri, 4th Jun 2010
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Microsoft to release a vital patch for SharePoint vulnerability by June 8, after Imperva reveals widespread risk since April.
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Facebook bug exposes private chats

Fri, 7th May 2010
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A Facebook bug exposed users' private chats via the profile preview feature, adding to the social media giant's ongoing privacy issues.
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New IE exploit detected

Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.
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Another big Patch Tuesday

Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.
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More Windows patches this week

Mon, 9th Nov 2009
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Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.
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October Windows updates available

Wed, 14th Oct 2009
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Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday, when it issues online updates for its operating systems, has set a new record this month.
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Oops, I forgot to secure my phone system

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
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A hacker breached the US Homeland Security Department's phone system in 2008, making USD $12,000 in calls. Is your PBX system secure? Most aren't.