[Apple] Security issues with OS X Leopard - Apple is using security in general and the new firewall in particular to promote Leopard, the latest version of Mac OS X. However, initial functional testing has already uncovered cause for concern. (29th Oct 2007
[Microsoft] Apple advises people to delay installing Vista - iTunes 7.0.2 may work with Windows Vista on many typical PCs. Apple recommends, however, that customers wait to upgrade Windows until after the next release of iTunes which will be available in the next few weeks. (5th Feb 2007
[Microsoft] Vista security claim challenged - Security experts have thrown doubt on Bill Gates' claim that Vista is "more secure" than other operating systems. (31st Jan 2007
[Email Scams] Contract killer spam scam hits the net - Scammers are posing as professional hit men in a bid to frighten punters into handing over large sums of money. (14th Jan 2007
[Microsoft] Vista already proven insecure - There are already security flaws and viruses appearing in Microsoft Vista, so make sure you have the relevant security software on-hand if you decide to install when it's released in the New Year. (27th Dec 2006
[Internet] Critical Firefox hole allows password theft - A flaw in Mozilla Corp.'s Firefox browser makes it easy for cybercriminals to steal user information on Web sites where users create their own pages, such as MySpace.com. (5th Dec 2006
[Encryption] Hard-working chips may reveal encryption keys - An old story now, but worth making people aware of. More theoretical at the moment, but worth keeping an eye on for the future. (2nd Dec 2006
[Linux] ProFTPD vulnerability - Sysadmins are advised to upgrade to ProFTPD v1.3.0.a to fix a potential vulnerability discovered in v1.3.0 and earlier (30th Nov 2006
Hackers clone E-Passports - Well, it looks like electronic passports have already been cloned, and they're not even completely out yet! (3rd Aug 2006
Internet Bandits - After getting seriously ticked off by repeated hack attempts on my various servers, I've decided to name and shame the culprits, so check my internet bandits page for details of rogue IP addreses. (9th Jul 2006
Microsoft debuts security package - Haha! This should be good for a laugh. Guess how long it will take hackers to find flaws and backdoors in it? (31st May 2006)
Don't let morbid curiosity get the better of you! - Arnold Schwarzenegger has not committed suicide and CNN journalists have not hung Osama bin Laden. These are the latest emails going around trying to make you open a ZIP attachment which contains a virus. Just delete them!! (24th Jul 2004)
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