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  • mobile-malware-android

    Another Adware Outbreak Hits Android, This One 'Nearly Impossible To Remove'

    The latest adware outbreak might be the worst yet for Android users. According to researchers from cybersecurity company Lookout, a new strain of adware is capable…

    By Jacob Siegal November 5th, 2015 Read More
  • 'The Security People I Know At Google Are Embarrassed By Android'

    Security flaws? Oh, Android has a few and most Android users have to wait a long time to get them patched... if they even get…

    By Brad Reed November 4th, 2015 Read More
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    An Unlikely But Efficient Way To Stop Identity Theft: Freeze Your Own Credit

    For almost two years now, security breaches of all sorts have made the news. Hackers attacked retail stores and stole credit card numbers and other data,…

    By Chris Smith October 30th, 2015 Read More
  • diceware-secure-password

    11-Year-Old Will Write You Cryptographically Secure Passwords For $2 Each

    Using weak passwords makes you a prime target for hackers, who have shown over the years that they can eat such subpar security measures for…

    By Chris Smith October 26th, 2015 Read More
  • fitbit-force

    Hackers Can Invade A PC With A 10-Second Attack On A Fitbit

    Fitbits are popular devices among people who like to track their steps and exercise. But new research reveals that a Fitbit device is unprotected against simple malware attacks. More…

    By Chris Smith October 23rd, 2015 Read More
  • John Brennan

    WikiLeaks Is Publishing The Contents Of CIA Director John Brennan's Email Account

    Days after the email hack of CIA Chief John Brennan was originally reported by the New York Post, WikiLeaks announced that it has obtained the contents…

    By Jacob Siegal October 21st, 2015 Read More
  • nsa-building

    How The NSA Broke Encryption On Trillions Of Secure Connections

    Some Edward Snowden leaks have revealed that the NSA and other intelligence agencies can break encryption barriers for mass surveillance purposes. It has been theorized…

    By Chris Smith October 20th, 2015 Read More
  • google-sign-2397

    How To Use Google Without Being Tracked (And 4 Search Engines That Never Track You)

    I love how "evil" Google is. Do you hear that, Google? I want you to have all of my data, as long as you keep…

    By Zach Epstein October 20th, 2015 Read More
  • tim-cook-app-store

    Hundreds Of iOS Apps In The Chinese Market Found To Be Stealing Private User Data

    Right on the heels of a major malware attack on the App Store, mobile analytics service SourceDNA discovered another potential security breach in the form of…

    By Jacob Siegal October 19th, 2015 Read More
  • windows-ransomware-teslacrypt

    Microsoft Is Ready To Save Your PC From Huge Ransomware Infection

    TeslaCrypt doesn't mean anything to many PC users, but there are thousands of people who have somehow contracted this infectious malware program that imprisons personal files…

    By Chris Smith October 16th, 2015 Read More
  • hackers

    Russian Hackers Break Into Dow Jones, Swipe Secret Trading Information

    In what can only be described as a major security lapse, it seems some hackers from Russia successfully broke into the servers of Dow Jones,…

    By Brad Reed October 16th, 2015 Read More
  • adobe-flash-logo-3

    Adobe Releases Patch For Major Flash Vulnerability - Here's How To Download It

    Just over 24 hours ago, a major security vulnerability affecting all versions of Flash for Windows, Mac and Linux was discovered and reported to Adobe.…

    By Jacob Siegal October 16th, 2015 Read More
  • hackers-hacking-2

    Adobe Confirms Major Flash Vulnerability, And The Only Way To Protect Yourself Is To Uninstall Flash

    The fun never ends with Adobe Flash. Just one day after Adobe released its monthly security patches for various software including Flash Player, the company…

    By Zach Epstein October 16th, 2015 Read More
  • usb-killer-stick

    Scary James Bond-Style USB Flash Drive Can Instantly Kill Any Computer

    The following USB flash drive isn't just an extremely imaginative tech weapon worthy of James Bond. We're looking at an actual killer USB stick that…

    By Chris Smith October 15th, 2015 Read More
  • ghost-push-malware-android-apps

    Android Malware Apps Might Net Hackers Millions, Fool Google Play Store Security

    Most of the recent malware-related security reports detailed various threats targeting Apple's iOS ecosystem, but that doesn't mean hackers have stopped attacking Android. A new…

    By Chris Smith October 15th, 2015 Read More
  • smurfs-movie

    Snowden Discusses A Scary Way Spies Can Hack Your Smartphone And Gain 'Total Control'

    Everybody loves the Smurfs, magical characters from our childhood ready to deliver a ton of whacky adventures. However, in the modern day and age, there are some…

    By Chris Smith October 12th, 2015 Read More
  • The World's Biggest Android Vulnerability Just Got Even Worse

    Sorry, Android users: News about the Stagefright vulnerability isn't getting any better. Motherboard's Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai brings us word that Joshua Drake, a researcher at Zimperium zLabs, has found…

    By Brad Reed October 1st, 2015 Read More
  • atm-malware

    Hackers Cash Out Directly From ATMs, Don't Need To Steal Your Card First

    Hackers looking to steal money from ATMs have targeted your credit cards for years, trying to obtain access to it by hacking online services and…

    By Chris Smith September 26th, 2015 Read More
  • Linus-Torvalds-2

    Linux Creator Explains Why A Truly Secure Computing Platform Will Never Exist

    Twenty-four years ago this month, a Finnish developer with a sharp tongue who's regarded by some as one of the most influential programmers alive today…

    By Zach Epstein September 25th, 2015 Read More
  • iphone-6-plus-321

    Huge iOS 9 Security Flaw Lets Anyone See Your Photos And Contacts Without A PIN - Here's How To Stop It

    There's a lot to love in Apple's newly released iOS 9 software. We told you about all of iOS 9's best new features in an…

    By Zach Epstein September 23rd, 2015 Read More
  • iphone-6-ios-9-1

    Security Agency Offers $3 Million For iOS 9 Jailbreak

    In an initiative dubbed The Million Dollar iOS 9 Bug Bounty, Zerodium CEO Chaouki Bekrar is offering upwards of $3 million to anyone or group…

    By Yoni Heisler September 23rd, 2015 Read More
  • AirportScanner1

    DSEI: Tech Hunts Concealed Threats To Better Protect US Airports

    New tech could be coming to an airport near you to help keep you safe. Unveiled for the first time at last week's Defence and…

    By Zach Epstein September 22nd, 2015 Read More
  • poker chips

    Online Poker Virus Lets Cybercriminals Peek At Victims' Cards

    Online poker players beware: there may be someone at your table looking at your cards, and they're not standing behind you. A new virus making…

    By Zach Epstein September 18th, 2015 Read More
  • hackers-hacking-2

    Scary, Sophisticated Malware Found Attacking Cisco Routers

    Internet-connected devices aren't having a great week so far. After reports detailed vulnerabilities in Android and iPhone this week, a new security report says that…

    By Chris Smith September 16th, 2015 Read More
  • Apple-iPhone-6-Plus-5

    iOS 9 Will Fix A Massive iOS Vulnerability That Silently Lets Malware Apps Inside The iPhone

    Apple will release the final version of iOS 9 later today, and the software update will bring several new features and performance improvements. On top…

    By Chris Smith September 16th, 2015 Read More
  • cujo

    Meet CUJO, The Device That Promises 'Business Level' Security For All Your Home Devices

    You have so many different devices in your home now that you might have a tough time keeping track of security for them. This is…

    By Brad Reed September 15th, 2015 Read More
  • tsa-luggage-lock-master-key

    Good Job, TSA: Anyone With A 3D Printer Can Make A Key That Fits Your Luggage Lock

    In spite of the many security policies it enforces, the TSA isn't really on top of its game when it comes to guarding its own secrets.…

    By Chris Smith September 11th, 2015 Read More
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