Attack on “The Internet of Things” – linux.darlloz
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- Dec, 05, 2013
- Kieran Cook
- News, Info and Safety
The Internet of Things The concept of the “Internet of Things” was first proposed back in 1999 by Kevin Ashton – and refers to the concept that computers in their traditional sense are not the only things taking up “space” on the internet. There are other “things” which utilise the internet – for example, modern TV’s […]
Read MoreApple, a bigger target than most think
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- Mar, 24, 2013
- Kieran Cook
- News, Info and Safety, Your safety
I have maintained for many years, the message that Apple has historically touted of being a “virus free platform” is not true. As Jennifer LeClaire of Newfactor reports here, “Apple has enough market share to be a viable target for attack.” This has been true for some time now. However it is becoming apparent that […]
Read MoreWhat is a BOTNET?
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- Feb, 09, 2013
- Kieran Cook
- Glossary, News, Info and Safety
A BOTNET (bot·net/ˈbätˌnet/) is a network of private computers infected with malicious software and controlled as a group without the owners’ knowledge, e.g., to send spam A Botnet may also be referred to as a zombie network, since the computers are operating on the networks behalf without the owner’s knowledge. Criminals use botnets to send […]
Read MoreBamital BOTNET taken down… were you part of it??
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- Feb, 09, 2013
- Kieran Cook
- News, Info and Safety, Your safety
Some Microsoft users were presented with this screen today… why? Well, if you saw it… then I hope you took notice… because the chances are that your computer is infected by malware related to a massive botnet called Bamital. What is a botnet? A combined effort between Microsoft and others in the IT security industry […]
Read MoreI just got an Android tablet or Phone – does it need security?
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- Jan, 26, 2013
- Kieran Cook
- News, Info and Safety, Your safety
I just got an Android tablet or Phone – does it need security? As I write this, I’m basking in the post-Christmas, Boxing day glow of too much food, over-load of family and the inevitable cleanup. I’m scrolling through various facebook updates & I see an increasing number of people expressing their excitement at receipt […]
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