Recent articles by Dan Kaplan

Ransomware snares victims with NSA PRISM ruse

Ransomware snares victims with NSA PRISM ruse

Kovter crooks likely behind attack.
Dan Kaplan Aug 27 2013 8:00AM Security
LulzSec hacker Sabu's sentencing delayed

LulzSec hacker Sabu's sentencing delayed

Snitching hacker accused of 'facilitating hacking'.
Dan Kaplan Aug 26 2013 7:00AM Security
Microsoft: Upgrade from Windows XP or risk 'infinite zero-days'

Microsoft: Upgrade from Windows XP or risk 'infinite zero-days'

Upgrade or move to Linux.
Dan Kaplan Aug 20 2013 8:45AM Security
Fake Flash Player extensions foists spam

Fake Flash Player extensions foists spam

Serves racy ads.
Dan Kaplan Aug 19 2013 7:24AM Security
Microsoft removes Exchange 2013 patch after users report problems

Microsoft removes Exchange 2013 patch after users report problems

Pulls Tuesday fix.
Dan Kaplan Aug 16 2013 12:01PM Software
New Browlock ransomware emerges

New Browlock ransomware emerges

Runs out of Russia.
Dan Kaplan Aug 15 2013 8:00AM Security
Microsoft pulls ASLR DEP bypass patch

Microsoft pulls ASLR DEP bypass patch

Fix caused Exchange 2013 glitch.
Dan Kaplan Aug 15 2013 7:00AM Security
Tibetan malware attacks resurface

Tibetan malware attacks resurface

Attackers forge watering hole.
Dan Kaplan Aug 14 2013 8:00AM Security
Tools, code to control Ford and Toyota test cars released

Tools, code to control Ford and Toyota test cars released

Researchers encourage others to hack cars.
Dan Kaplan Aug 6 2013 9:56AM Security
FireEye to go public

FireEye to go public

Plans initial public offering to raise $175 million.
Dan Kaplan Aug 6 2013 8:43AM Security
Black Hat: Barnaby Jack's life and legacy remembered

Black Hat: Barnaby Jack's life and legacy remembered

Tributes flow at Black Hat.
Dan Kaplan Aug 5 2013 8:00AM Security
US Gov't can't help you with intelligence

US Gov't can't help you with intelligence

Govt classifies too much data.
Dan Kaplan Aug 5 2013 7:30AM Security
NSA chief defends surveillance programs at Black Hat

NSA chief defends surveillance programs at Black Hat

Privacy advocate Marlinspike calls warm audience reception 'disgusting'.
Dan Kaplan Aug 1 2013 8:30AM Security
Vale security researcher Barnaby Jack

Vale security researcher Barnaby Jack

Medical device hacker remembered.
Dan Kaplan Jul 29 2013 10:01AM Security
LulzSec Hammond sentencing delayed two months

LulzSec Hammond sentencing delayed two months

Sentencing delayed until 15 November.
Dan Kaplan Jul 29 2013 7:01AM Security
Man falls for ransomware attack, gets busted for child porn

Man falls for ransomware attack, gets busted for child porn

The law of unintended consequences strikes.
Dan Kaplan Jul 26 2013 8:00AM Security
Researchers 'physically' hijack cars

Researchers 'physically' hijack cars

Controller area networks and automobile firmware used in Defcon research.
Dan Kaplan Jul 25 2013 11:15AM Security
Fear of prosecution hampers security research

Fear of prosecution hampers security research

The biggest loser may be the public.
Dan Kaplan Jul 22 2013 12:00PM Security
FBI ransomware hits Mac

FBI ransomware hits Mac

Targets Safari.
Dan Kaplan Jul 17 2013 7:00AM Security
Microsoft to boot vulnerable apps from stores

Microsoft to boot vulnerable apps from stores

Six month deadline.
Dan Kaplan Jul 11 2013 10:42AM Software

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