Ubuntu still vulnerable to time-twiddling hack
A security flaw in a common Unix software component remains unpatched in one of the most popular Linux distributions, more than a year after an official fix was published.
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Hackers compromise 860,000 MacRumors forum accounts
The estimated 860,000 users of the popular MacRumors web forum have been told to change their passwords immediately after hackers successfully compromised an admin account in order to steal personal and login data.
John E Dunn | 14 Nov | Read more
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GCHQ spooks update PC and mobile security advice for public sector
GCHQ's Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG) has overhauled its guidance on how public sector organisations should secure 11 different mobile and desktop operating systems.
John E Dunn | 18 Oct | Read more
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vBulletin users warned of potential exploit
The developers of the popular vBulletin commercial Internet forum software are investigating a potential exploit and advised users to delete the "install" directory from their deployments as a precaution.
Lucian Constantin | 29 Aug | Read more
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Bloomberg backs Ubuntu Edge mobile computer with $80,000 pledge
Canonical's ambitious attempt to crowdfund $32 million (£21 million) for the Ubuntu Edge might be falling short but the concept has at least found a symbolic business backer with the news that Information firm Bloomberg has pledged $80,000 to the cause.
John E Dunn | 09 Aug | Read more