Michelle Obama's safehouse secrets leaked via P2P

It has been revealed that details of the secret service safe house that would be used by Michelle Obama in the event of the White House being evacuated were accidentally shared via a peer-to-peer file-sharing network. Learn about the risks of uncontrolled use of P2P software, and how you can manage the danger inside your business.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/30/michelle-obamas

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Firms braced for emergency patches from Microsoft

Microsoft has announced that on Tuesday it will release two out-of-band security patches designed to fix vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Visual Studio. Microsoft normally bundles its security updates into a monthly package, and it is relatively unusual for the company to issue a fix for a security vulnerability outside of this cycle. Learn more and discover why considers the situation particularly important.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/26/departments-braced

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Emma Watson has NOT died in a car crash

Harry Potter actress Emma Watson has become the subject of a morbid and fast-moving rumor that has struck the internet, claiming that she has been killed in a car crash. Sophos advises computer users to check their facts and show caution when invited to click on unsolicited links.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/24/emma-watson-died-car-crash

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BlackBerry users revolt over spyware scandal

It has been revealed that an update sent to BlackBerry users in the United Arab Emirates, which claimed to improve performance of the mobile device, was actually spying on them. Intriguingly, it is a telecoms company that sent the update to their BlackBerry users. Learn more about the spyware scandal making big headlines in the Middle East.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/23/blackberry-customers-revolt

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HSBC receives record fine after losing data in post

HSBC has found itself on the receiving end of a record fine of over 3 million pounds, after it was found by the the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to have carelessly handled the data of thousands of customers. Is your company doing enough to keep its customer data confidential?

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/23/hsbc-fined

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Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?

Guest blogger Chet Wisniewski examines the two giants of the web browsing world, and tries to determine - is one safer than the other?

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/20/guest-blog-secure

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Erin Andrews peephole video: Hackers exploit interest to spread malware

Glamorous female sports reporter Erin Andrews has taken legal action to force websites to remove video footage taken without her permission, but that isn't stopping hackers exploiting interest. Beware of visiting pages claiming to contain the footage of Ms Andrews undressing, as they can infect your Mac or PC with malware. Learn more and watch a video demonstrating what happens.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/19/erin-andrews

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Opinion: Security is never Microsoft's first priority

Sophos CTO Richard Jacobs believes that Microsoft's inclusion of XP mode in Windows 7 reveals something very obvious about the operating system giant - it isn't taking security seriously. Learn more in this controversial opinion piece and find out why - without built-in management, XP mode is a security disaster.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/17/guest-blog-xp-mode

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Twitter users struck by AddFollowers spam

In their desperate desire for more followers on Twitter, some users are turning to third party websites to help them. But can you trust these sites with your Twitter username and password? Find out more in this video.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/14/addfollowers-spam

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Alert: Zero day vulnerability in Microsoft Office Web Components

Microsoft says it has seen a limited number of attacks exploiting a serious vulnerability in software which allows you to embed spreadsheet content on a webpage. The flaw leaves unsuspecting computer users potentially wide open to hackers installing malicious code. Although Microsoft has not yet issued a patch, there is a workaround to defend your PCs. Find out more now.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/13/day-vulnerability

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Congressman urges USA to launch cyber attack against USA

Sophos experts believe it's dangerous to jump to conclusions without checking all the facts, and that's certainly true in the case of US politician Pete Hoekstra. He's pointing the finger at North Korea for recent denial-of-service attacks, and believes that America should respond in kind. But is there any evidence of North Korea's involvement?

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/13/republican-urges-obama

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Twitter warns users of Koobface worm

The Koobface worm has been spreading for some time on sites like Facebook, MySpace and Bebo - but now it's causing problems for Twitter user too. Make sure your computer is protected, or risk being disconnected from the social networking site.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/10/twitter-warns-users

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South Korean arrested for denial-of-service attack

Although security headlines have focused on whether or not North Korea is behind a series of DDoS attacks, a South Korean man has been arrested in connection with an unconnected attack which paralysed one of his own government's websites. Learn more in this report from Graham Cluley's blog.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/10/south-korean-arrested

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Critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow

A serious flaw has been found in Windows systems, leaving unsuspecting users potentially wide open to drive-by downloads. Although Sophos can prevent the exploit happening on customer's computers, there is no patch yet from Microsoft. Find out more now.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/06/zeroday-vulnerability

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Are your workers safe on Facebook?

The incoming British Secret Service chief found himself in a pickle this weekend, after newspapers reported that his wife had left her Facebook account open for millions of people to view - including family photos and details of the family flat. Learn how your employees can better defend themselves on social networking sites, and check their privacy settings are in order.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/05/mi6-chiefs-wife

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Bogus Twitter invites carry dangerous payload

Hackers are exploiting the name of the blossoming micro-blogging website Twitter in their attempt to infect innocent computer users with malware. Make sure that you are familiar with the latest tricks being used by cybercriminals to attack computers in your company.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/02/hacker-invitation

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When is a hack not a hack? When's it Sarah Palin's email account

The university student accused of hacking into Sarah Palin's email account is arguing in court that accessing the unsuccessful Vice Presidential Candidate's Yahoo account cannot be classified as identity theft. Find out more about the case, and how Palin's email account was compromised.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/01/legal-arguments-sarah-palin

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