D-Link refuses to fix vulnerable network-attached storage (NAS) Devices
Says they need to be upgraded
D-Link has confirmed that it will not be issuing a fix for a critical command injection flaw affecting over 60,000 of its network-attached storage (NAS) devices.
Apple software writers defend criminals
iOS 18 refuses to help police with their inquiries.
Codewriters for the fruity cargo cult Apple, who have previously been unable to write a program which can shift to summer time, have come up with a way of shutting out cops from iPhones.
Malwarebytes snaps up AzireVPN
Hurdy gurdy Swedish privacy VPN swallowed, bork, bork!
Insecurity outfit Malwarebytes has acquired Sweden-based AzireVPN, a privacy-focused VPN provider known for its stringent security measures and commitment to user anonymity.
Tech leaders switching off security
Most reuse their passwords
New research has shown that over a third of terminally daft IT managers have disabled security measures on their systems, while a shocking 70 per cent admitted to the cardinal sin of reusing passwords.
Intel expands Chengdu chip operations
Never mind the cybersecurity concerns
Despite calls for security investigations into its chips, Intel has announced plans to expand its chip packaging and testing base in Chengdu.
EU takes a hard line on software liability
While US dithers
According to Lawfare's cybersecurity newsletter, the European Union and the United States are taking different approaches to introducing liability for software products.
Intel’s woes are a national security problem
US will lose its competitive edge
According to the Wall Street Journal, Chipzilla’s woes pose a significant risk to shareholder wealth and US national security.
Kaspersky still has a cult following in the US
Some users will not pull the plug
Despite US scare stories and a government ban, a group of dedicated Kaspersky software followers is refusing to uninstall the software.
Spectre issues were never completely fixed
Patches falling short
Six years after disclosing the Spectre transient execution processor design flaws, boffins still voice concerns about incomplete fixes.
Apple makes systems administrators furious again
Cutting the shelf life of security certificates
The fruity cargo cult Apple has made systems administrators unfortunate enough to work on its software furious with a cunning plan to drastically cut the lifespan of SSL/TLS security certificates from 398 days to just 45 days by 2027.