What Adobe’s Decision to Phase Out Flash Player Means for Online Security
Adobe announced that it will stop supporting its Flash Player by 2020, but the company pledged to continue offering security patches for the next few years
Chrome HTML5 Update: Less Flashy, More Secure
HTML5 isn't perfect, but Flash simply can't complete. The HTML5 update will result in reduced power consumption and faster load times.
CryptoLocker Ransomware Is on the Rise — Here’s What to Do if You’re Attacked
The popularity of threats such as the CryptoLocker ransomware highlights some security best practices that can help enterprises avoid attacks.
Patch Tuesday Is Critical for Windows Users
Users should pay particular attention to recent Patch Tuesday updates, which will fix several critical vulnerabilities in Windows products.
New Report Finds Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Increased in 2015
A recent threat report from Symantec found that zero-day vulnerabilities were found about once a week in 2015, representing a big increase from 2014.
TeslaCrypt Ransomware Targets WordPress Sites
WordPress sites are being affected by a Teslacrypt ransomware attack, which could leave users with out-of-date plugins or browsers exposed.
Security Updates End for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10
Internet Explorer is ending security updates for its IE8, 9 and 10 versions, pushing users to the most modern version of the browser.
Mutated Exploit Kits Arrive for the New Year
Exploit kits using outdated versions of Adobe Flash and Acrobat are on the rise, and users must be aware of the malicious websites they connect to.
Brolux Trojan Targets Japanese Users, Shows How Online Banking Attacks Are Evolving
The Brolux Trojan is targeting online banking users in Japan, and it's doing so with the help of previously discovered vulnerabilities and exploits.
From the Grave: Adobe Exploit Rises Again
An Adobe Flash Player exploit has reappeared after it was thought to be mitigated in a recent patch. What's the risk for users of this popular program?