http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35592916
Google's team detailed how a flaw in some commonly-used code could be exploited in a way that allows remote access to a devices - be it a computer, internet router, or other connected piece of equipment. The code can also be within many of the so-called "building blocks" of the web - programming languages such as PHP and Python are affected, as well as systems used when logging in to sites or accessing email. "It is now up to manufacturers, and the community behind the Linux operating system, to issue the patch to affected software and devices as soon as possible." "Major systems like Windows or OS X are unaffected - but consumers need to be more concerned about about smaller connected devices." _______________________________________________ get_iplayer mailing list [email protected] http://lists.infradead.org/mailman/listinfo/get_iplayer
