Apple has released updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS. Even if you have automatic updates enabled it is always worth checking that the updates have completed – for the updates to work on some devices you need to have them on charge and on WiFi and if you …
Bad code
It is a while since the Log4j issue made the tech news – but recent research has shown that many apps that rely on this module are still using a version vulnerable to attack. Over 30% of Log4J apps use a vulnerable version of the library – BleepingComputer Your takeaway …
Spit Tester just changes their terms
I have helped organisations prepare for the worse with incident response and business continuity plans. I have however never suggested that post incident they should forcibly change their terms and conditions to avoid being sued! Following a breach that has exposed the data nearly seven million users, 23andMe is doing …
Some Seasonal Advice about Scammers
Here is an excellent article by Rachael Medhurst Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at the University of South Wales full of advice on how to spot and defend yourself against Christmas scams and cyber threats. How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period (theconversation.com) Have a read and …
CISA Security Patch Notices
The US government Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) site is one of the “go to places” for me and my team to keep up with vulnerabilities in our client’s software. Although aimed at the US Government and US users it is still really useful. Here is a round-up of …