SOFTWARE & PATCHES
PATCHAPALOOZA: In 2015, Software Patches, Software Security Flaws Surge. An of onslaught Adobe, Oracle, OpenSSL, Chrome and Firefox patches highlights the sad state of software security in 2015. Plus, security budgets increasing; HealthCare.gov security woes; false-positive alerts cost millions annually. Read more
[SEARCHSECURITY.TECHTARGET.COM]
CONNECTED DRIVE: BMW Fixes Security Flaw That Left Locks Open To Hackers. BMW has patched a security flaw that left 2.2 million cars, including Rolls Royce and Mini models, open to hackers. The flaw affected models fitted with BMW’s ConnectedDrive software, which uses an on-board Sim card. Read more
[BBC.COM]
MICROSOFT: Internet Explorer Bug Puts Patched Software At Risk Of Being Exploited. Over on the ARS Technica Security and Hacktivism blog Dan Goodin is reporting that a XSS vulnerability exists that could grab login credentials and inject malicious content during an IE browsing session. Read more
[WINSUPERSITE.COM]
CYBERSECURITY
MOBILE: Apple iOS Now Targeted In Massive Cyber Espionage Campaign. An extensive and sophisticated cyber espionage operation targeting mainly Western military, government, defense industry firms, and the media, now has a new weapon: a spyware app for Apple iPhones and iPads. Read more
[DARKREADING.COM]
DATA BREACH: Phishing Campaigns Now Targeting Anthem Members. The Anthem breach is being investigated by the FBI, together with digital forensic investigation and breach-response firm Mandiant, a FireEye company. Meanwhile, state insurance commissioners and attorneys general have launched investigations into the cyber-attack against Anthem, and a U.S. Senate committee is also examining the healthcare industry’s preparedness for mitigating cyberthreats. Read more
[INFORISKTODAY.COM]
INTERNET OF THINGS: Smart Cars, TVs Show Privacy Risks. Privacy once felt guaranteed at home or in the car, but new disclosures about Internet-connected “smart” devices that can eavesdrop on conversations raise consumer fears about how the growing sector known as the Internet of Things. Find out more
[USNEWS.COM]
PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY
FYI: Wi-Fi Woes? Time to Upgrade Your Wireless Router. Your home wireless network doesn’t have to be slow and hard to manage. WSJ’s Joanna Stern takes a look at the latest Wi-Fi routers,and offers tips for making the most out of your broadband connection. Read more
[WSJ.COM]
NEW TECH: Bill Gates Working On New Microsoft Personal Agent Technology? When Microsoft founder Bill Gates moved from his Chairmanship of the Microsoft Board to his new role as “Technology Advisor,” he committed to spending up to a third of his time working on Microsoft-related projects. Read more
[ZDNET.COM]
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