The endless march of security problems
I have been writing about security problems on the internet since the days of Windows 95 and it just goes on. Here are some of the latest problems:
- All your devices can be hacked
ZDNet has a video of a TED talk by security expert Professor Avi Rubin of Johns Hopkins University. He talks about the security risks in medical devices and modern cars. - Have you uninstalled Java yet? Here are 14 new reasons…
ZDNet security columnist Ryan Naraine says Java (not to be confused with JavaScript) is a security risk that should be removed from your PC - Your personal data isn’t safe and it’s worse than we thought
In the absence of technical solutions to restrict access to private data, we’re stuck relying upon the kindness of strangers. So when is the tech industry finally going to do the right thing?—Charles Cooper at CNET - The Virus in Your Pocket: a Boom in Android Malware
Android has become the top smartphone operating system and now, sure enough, here come the bad guys. As hackers target mobile devices, Google’s software is being hit hard.—Dan Lyons at the Daily Beast
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It does become discouraging over time when you realize how much time and money are thrown at security, and how little real effect it all seems to have. All the bad guys really need is time and patience, or at least determination, and they seem to have plenty – particularly where $$$ are involved.
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Vic, I am concerned about removing Java. The only known use I have for it is to run Secunia OSI to check for needed patches. Any thoughts/recommendations?