June 29, 2017
“Microsoft” Scam Callers Arrested After Years of Terrorising the Technically Challenged | Gizmodo UK
Leaking personal information directly to JAIL. Source: “Microsoft” Scam Callers Arrested After Years of Terrorising the Technically Challenged | Gizmodo UK
June 27, 2017
Microsoft says ‘no known ransomware’ runs on Windows 10 S — so we tried to hack it | ZDNet
We enlisted a leading security researcher to test if Microsoft’s newest, locked-down version of Windows 10 is protected against all “known” kinds of ransomware, as the company claims. Source: Microsoft says ‘no known ransomware’ runs on Windows 10 S — so we tried to hack it | ZDNet
Attackers that have set up a malicious site can use users’ account registration process to successfully perform a password reset on popular websites. Source: Password Reset MITM: Exposing the need for better security choices – Help Net Security
June 25, 2017
Mac malware grew significantly in early 2017
McAfee Labs’ latest quarterly Threats Report was issued this week, revealing new macOS malware rose 53 percent during early 2017. Source: Mac malware grew significantly in early 2017
“The Office recommends against limiting an exemption to specific technologies or devices.” Source: The US Government Wants to Permanently Legalize the Right to Repair