Study Finds Thousands Of Android Apps That Improperly Track Children
As Facebook continues the fight to put the massive Cambridge Analytica scandal being it, consumer privacy is once again being dragged out into the spotlight.…
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There's A New Type Of iPhone Cracker Available, And Cops Are Dying To Buy It
In 2016, the FBI's legal quest to force Apple to unlock the iPhone 5c of the San Bernadino shooter brought the issue of phone encryption…
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Privacy Groups Complain That YouTube Is Illegally Collecting Children's Data
With concerns over online privacy reaching a fever pitch in recent weeks, 20 consumer advocacy groups on Monday filed a complaint with the Federal Trade…
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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Slams Facebook, Joins #DeleteFacebook Movement
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has become the latest high-profile personality to hop aboard the #DeleteFacebook bandwagon. The outspoken tech legend slammed Facebook on Sunday with comments…
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Panera Bread Breach Affected Anywhere Between 10,000 And 37 Million Accounts
"The security aspect of cyber is very, very tough," a man once said while talking incoherently about cybersecurity and online threats. But that's still a…
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Russian Hacker Pleads Not Guilty To Hacking LinkedIn And Dropbox
A Russian hacker who was extradited from the Czech Republic on Friday pleaded not guilty to charges he hacked three US technology companies, including a…
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How To Delete Your Private Facebook Data Without Deleting Your Account
I wouldn't blame anyone for wanting to leave Facebook for good after hearing that their personal data may have been used without consent by Cambridge…
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iOS Might Have A Backdoor That Can Be Used To Hack Into Any iPhone, Even The iPhone X
Apple has been advertising its focus on user data security and privacy for years now. Encryption ensures data security as long as you protect your…
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Google Security Chief Claims Android Is Now Just As Secure As iOS
While no one would ever go far as to say that iOS is altogether impervious to malware, the reality over the past few years is…
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Judge Rules That Yahoo Mail Data Breach Victims Can Sue Yahoo
You just have to think of Yahoo when talking about security data breaches, and that's because Verizon's newest subsidiary was the victim of repeated hacks…
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Undetected For 6 Years, Sophisticated Malware Can Spy On PCs Through Your Router
A nation-state developed a piece of malware so powerful that it can steal everything that's happening on a computer without even being install on the…
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New Documents Show FBI Paid Best Buy's Geek Squad Staff To Act As Informants
New documents released this week have unearthed a shocking discovery about the relationship between the FBI and Best Buy's Geek Squad repair agents. After filing…
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The Equifax Hack Is Even Worse Than The Company Initially Reported
If you thought you escaped the massive Equifax hack, then you'd better think again. It turns out that an additional 2.4 million people are affected…
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Apple Warns Customers To Watch Out For A New Wave Of App Store Phishing Emails
You can never be too careful when visiting unfamiliar websites or opening emails from sources you don't recognize, but on occasion, it's hard to tell…
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Famed Security Firm Claims It Can Now Hack Into Any iPhone, Including The iPhone X
A few years ago, Apple found itself embroiled in a bitter stand-off with the FBI following a terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, California. In the…
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Medical Implants Could Be A Future Target For Hackers, Doctors Warn
As the technology that powers medical implants grows more and more complex, researchers warn that they could become a prime target for cybersecurity intrusions. A…
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Android Malware Is Taking Over Phones To Mine For Cryptocurrency
If you were optimistic enough to believe that Android's malware plague couldn't get any worse, I have some bad news for you. This week, the…
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Beware Of Hackers And Scams When You're Installing Meltdown And Spectre Patches
Last week, the world learned that most computers and smartphones out there contain chips that come with severe hardware flaws that would allow hackers to…
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Android Malware Has 'Never-Before-Seen' Spying Capabilities
It was in early April 2017 that we learned about the most potent malware app for Android ever created, Pegasus, a sophisticated program that surpassed…
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New Mac Malware Evades Anti-Virus To Snoop On Internet Traffic
Macs are less likely to be infected by malicious apps than Windows computers, but they're not immune to malware attacks. A fresh discovery details a…
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How Slow Will Your Computer Be Once Intel Fixes The 'Meltdown' Security Flaw?
Intel, ARM, and AMD are dealing with a significant security flaw that affects all sorts of computers including smartphones, laptops, and desktops, as well as…
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Not All Banks Are Ready To Trust Face ID On The iPhone X
The iPhone X brings over a brand new type of iPhone feature, one that changes the way you interact with the device, facial recognition. But…
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Authorities Want Apple To Help Access The Sutherland Springs Shooter's iPhone Data
Remember all the fuss about Apple refusing to unlock the iPhone from the San Bernardino shooter? Well, authorities have served Apple a search warrant for…
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This Brilliant New AI Will Fight Email Scammers By Wasting Their Time
Netsafe, a New Zealand-based non-profit online safety group, introduced an AI email bot this week that will fight back against phishing scams by wasting their…
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Warning: Don't Fall For This Apple Phishing Scam Targeting iPhone Users
As a general rule, clicking on any email asking you to verify a login or a password reset is a terrible idea. It's easy to…
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Hackers Stole Photos From A Top Plastic Surgery Clinic In London And Are Threatening To Distribute Them
Hackers have broken into a London-based celebrity plastic surgery clinic, stealing pictures and other sensitive information of top celebrities and even royals that include photos…
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FBI Says Its Inability To Hack Into Mobile Devices Is A 'Huge, Huge Problem'
The FBI's surprising inability to bypass basic security measures on mobile devices was thrust into the spotlight nearly two years ago following the San Bernardino…
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