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VMWare security hole - it sounds like you need the patch, even if it's not...
VMWare just announced a patch for a security hole in its virtual machine software. It sounds as though guests might be able to tweak their hosts without authorisation, or vice versa, so you probably...
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Ex-President Bush doxed - family photos, personal email, bathtub portraiture...
A hacker using the alias "Guccifer" has claimed responsibility for hacking the Bushes, aka the political family that gave the US its 41st president (George H.W. Bush) and its 43rd president (George W....
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Pope Benedict XVI to resign - Twitter sex spammers exploit breaking news story
Within seconds of the news breaking that Pope Benedict XVI was to resign, spam began to appear on Twitter taking advantage of the story.
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"STOP CONTACTING THOSE B*!%£RDS"
Although you may not be duped by email scams, it's perfectly possible that you know someone elderly or vulnerable who might be. Always be on the lookout on their behalf, as a surprising number of...
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Oracle on Java - we *will* have Patch Tuesday on 19 Feb 2013 after all
Oracle brought forward its February Patch Tuesday to provide an accelerated fix for some in-the-wild exploits. But that meant leaving other less vital stuff out, so the pre-empted Patch Tuesday will...
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Probably the best 15 minute security podcast you'll hear today
Have your joined thousands of others, and become a loyal listener to the "Chet Chat" yet? Here's the latest Naked Security podcast, Sophos Security Chet Chat 102, discussing a range of recent and...
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Hacked TV channels broadcast zombie apocalypse emergency alert [VIDEO]
Hackers interrupt TV channels to broadcast an emergency alert, warning that the bodies of the dead have risen from their graves, and attacking the public. A good reminder to not use default passwords?...
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Bizarre Google search bug benefits porn websites
Searching on certain illogical strings returns sites with very XXX titles, all with NSFW tag lists hot enough to burn a hole through your monitor.
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Monster super-critical Patch Tuesday for February 2013
Microsoft has released 12 patches covering 56 vulnerabilities as part of the February monthly "Patch Tuesday" update. Five of these patches are rated critical and code allow criminals to drive-by...
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Malware injected into legitimate JavaScript code on legitimate websites
SophosLabs has observed a trend of hackers inserting their malicious code into legitimate JavaScript hosted on legitimate compromised websites. Learn more about what our experts have seen, and ensure...
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Jawbone accounts compromised by hackers - personal info accessed, passwords...
Jawbone, makers of Bluetooth headsets, fitness bracelets, and neat Jambox portable speakers, has warned that hackers managed to break into its systems, and accessed the names, email addresses and...
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Adobe investigates PDF Reader zero-day vulnerability reports
Adobe's security team has said that it is investigating reports of a brand new zero-day vulnerability affecting its Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.1) products. Always be wary of opening unsolicited...
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Anatomy of a targeted attack - SophosLabs lands in the middle of an Adobe...
SophosLabs was contacted recently to help investigate malware from an unusual sort of targeted attack. What our researchers found was intriguing, to say the least, so we thought we'd share our...
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Reveton ransomware gang arrested by Spanish police
The Spanish police have arrested 11 individuals suspected of being members of the infamous Reveton ransomware gang.
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No patch yet for Adobe PDF exploits - Adobe suggests a workaround; Mac and...
Adobe issues advice on how to mitigate the latest exploits against its PDF Reader software. For Windows users, anyway. Mac and Linux fans are still out in the cold.
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Was Alicia Keys hacked, or is she cheating on BlackBerry with iPhone this...
Newly appointed BlackBerry Global Creative Director and musician, Alicia Keys, claims her Twitter account was hacked after a tweet was sent from an iPhone. NOT a BlackBerry.
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Unlock an iPhone without the passcode - harmless trick or computer crime?
A YouTube video showing you how to unlock an iPhone 5 without the passcode has racked up nearly 300,000 hits over the past two weeks. Paul Ducklin looks into the good and the bad of the story...
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More Mac malware attacking minority groups in China
A targeted Mac malware attack strikes a minority group in China, exploiting an old Microsoft Word vulnerability.
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Point-of-Sale malware attacks – crooks expand their reach, no business too small
SophosLabs has been tracking a set of incidents involving Point-of-Sale malware. The crooks have added a few tricks over the last 15 months. Find out what's new, and why no business can "fly under the...
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Facebook owns up - admits network breached, blames "Java in the browser"
In The Social Network, the movie version of Zuckerberg could shout, "WE NEVER CRASH!" I bet the real-life Zuckerberg wishes he could say, "We never get hacked..."
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