Entries by SecurityOrb_Staff

Another iPhone Security Issue

If the latest security bug findings are verified, it would mark at least the fifth security bug in the iPhone and its iOS operating system uncovered since July. Apple has already fixed some of those flaws, including one disclosed at a summer hacking conference that make the devices vulnerable to snooping.

The ultimate keylogger: FBI’s Magic Lantern

While keyloggers maybe popularly associated with hackers and identity thieves in the digital realm, they have one more master that we often overlook i.e. the FBI. The Magic Lantern was a special program which used tricks only known to black hat hackers. It infiltrates a target’s system and steals all kinds of data. This infographic looks at how the Magic Lantern progressed over time, and precisely what the rootkit can help steal from a target’s system.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and it is an opportunity to engage public and private sector stakeholders – especially the general public – to create a safe, secure, and resilient cyber environment. Everyone has to play a role in cybersecurity. Constantly evolving cyber threats require the engagement of the entire nation — from government and law enforcement to the private sector and most importantly, the public.

WordPress 3.7 Beta 1

For WordPress 3.7 we decided to shorten the development cycle and focus on a few key improvements. We plan to release the final product in October, and then follow it in December with a jam-packed WordPress 3.8 release, which is already in development. Some of the best stuff in WordPress 3.7 is subtle — by design! So let’s walk through what we’d love for you to test, just in time for the weekend.