Reported in today's Independent UK national newspaper.
"A computer bug which could allow hackers to take control of hundreds of millions of devices all over the world has been discovered forcing governments to take immediate steps to protect their critical infrastructure.
The security bug dubbed Shellshock was found inside a piece of software called Bash, which is used by Apple Mac operating system as well as Linus systems and internet servers relied upon by governments, banks and the military,
Last night, cyber security experts suggested people should stop using their credit cards for online purchases until a solution to the bug which has existed for more than 20 years, is found and distribute."
"A computer bug which could allow hackers to take control of hundreds of millions of devices all over the world has been discovered forcing governments to take immediate steps to protect their critical infrastructure.
The security bug dubbed Shellshock was found inside a piece of software called Bash, which is used by Apple Mac operating system as well as Linus systems and internet servers relied upon by governments, banks and the military,
Last night, cyber security experts suggested people should stop using their credit cards for online purchases until a solution to the bug which has existed for more than 20 years, is found and distribute."