Adobe on Tuesday issued a critical update to its Flash Player software to address a zero-day vulnerability that reportedly allowed hackers to completely take over a compromised system. All versions of Flash prior to the latest update are vulnerable, and Adobe urges all users to install the latest version as soon as possible.
How and Why to Enable FileVault Encryption on Your Mac
Did you know that OS X has a powerful whole disk encryption feature built right in? If you’re looking for ways to protect sensitive business and personal data, encryption with Apple’s FileVault might be the way to go. Here’s an overview of the feature and instructions for enabling it on your Mac.
Malware-Enabled ‘Pony’ Botnet Nabs 2 Million User Passwords
At least 2 million passwords have been stolen from individual computers via a malware-enabled botnet and uploaded to a Netherlands-based server, according to new data from Trustwave’s SpiderLabs. Breached passwords include those for Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Twitter, and other online services.
Microsoft Ramping Up Security to Defeat NSA Snooping
Microsoft is joining many other technology companies in looking for ways to increase its internal security to thwart unauthorized spying on its networks by the NSA and other government entities. Company executives are meeting this week to decide on a specific plan.
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Adobe Security Breach Now Estimated to Involve 150 Million Accounts
News about Adobe’s security breach continues to get worse. With the hacked data now available online, security researchers estimate that the number of included customer records is a staggering 150 million, a huge increase from Adobe’s original estimate of 3 million.
Adobe and Apple Collaborate to Sandbox Flash in Safari for Mavericks
Apple and Adobe have taken a big step in the name of online security by introducing a sandboxed implementation of Flash for Safari. Available for Safari users in OS X Mavericks, the change promises to bring better security and parity with Windows-based browsers.
How to Manage Stored Credit Cards in iCloud Keychain
The new iCloud Keychain in OS X Mavericks promises to make managing passwords, notes, and credit cards easier by automatically offering to save them as you use them. But it’s not entirely clear how to manually manage things like credit card numbers. Here’s how.
Google Promises to Keep Chrome for Windows XP Updated Until April 2015
Google on Wednesday announced that it would continue providing regular updates to the Windows XP version of its Chrome Web Browser until at least April 2015, a year after Microsoft officially ends support for the 12-year-old operating system.
Adobe Reports Security Breach Affecting 2.9 Million Customers
Adobe late Thursday reported a significant security breach in the company’s servers. Hackers reportedly gained access to the user IDs and encrypted financial information of 2.9 million customers, and stole the company’s source code for several applications.
How to Manage Touch ID Fingerprints on the iPhone 5s
The iPhone 5s with its new Touch ID fingerprint scanner will let you store up to five authorized fingerprints. But without labels, it’s hard to keep track of which fingers are assigned. Here’s how to find out so that you can better manage your authorized prints.