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 …
Security
Bad Rabbit ransomware attacks computer networks masquerading as Adobe Flash
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but a new ransomware program has emerged, which can spread through computer networks belonging to the same company …
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 …
Sockbot Android malware discovered in eight popular apps on Google Play
If you still aren’t being cautious about which apps you choose to download on your Android phone or tablet, perhaps this latest report will convince …
Warning: There’s a new iMessage scam looking to steal your Apple ID login
True story: every time we run a post warning people of a new iMessage phishing scam that pops up, we get a bunch of feedback …
Terrible Adobe Flash, which is terrible, has terrible bug that allows installation of terrible malware
Adobe Flash sucks. It’s sucked for a long time, and it continues to suck today. In fact, it sucks even more right now because of …
How to patch your devices against the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability right now
Early this morning, news broke about a major security vulnerability in WPA2, the security the underpins nearly every single wireless network. The flaw was disclosed …
Nobody is safe from KRACK, but the new Wi-Fi hack is ‘devastating’ for Android
Over the weekend, reports revealed that security researchers found a way to decrypt the WPA 2 Wi-Fi security protocol, and on Monday the secrets behind …
Wi-Fi encryption can be hacked and anyone can spy on your internet activity
Equifax and Yahoo disclosed major security breaches recently, which are quite scary, especially the former. But security researchers are about to unveil to explain how …
Nobody will give you a free iPhone X for liking a Facebook page, so stop falling for these scams
I get it, the iPhone X is incredibly expensive at $999. And that’s just the starting price that gets you a measly 64GB of storage. …
Kaspersky Lab accused of having knowingly assisted Russian spies
Reports a few days ago said that Russia used Kaspersky antivirus software to spy on various targets including US government officials and spies. The reports went …
Google will cripple the Home Mini to protect your privacy
The Home Mini smart speaker isn’t even out, and Google is already putting out a major privacy-related fire. Some of the early reviewers discovered that …
Massive bug exposed T-Mobile subscriber account data to anyone with your phone number
With the the incredibly devastation Equifax security breach still fresh in everyone’s mind, you’d imagine that the security teams of any major company are paying …
John Kelly’s personal cell phone was hacked, White House officials say
John Kelly’s personal cell phone may have been hacked all the way back in December, White House officials believe. It’s unclear at this time what …
Every single Yahoo account was impacted by 2013 security breach
As it turns out, the impact of a data theft incident that hit Yahoo back in 2013 was much more widespread than initially imagined. When …
It’s official: We’ll never know how the FBI hacked the San Bernardino iPhone
It seems like ages ago, but it was only last year that Apple and the FBI were embroiled in a bitter legal dispute regarding an …
Whole Foods hit with credit card security scare, proving no company is safe from hackers
If you shop anywhere, or really buy anything with a credit card these days, there’s a fantastic chance you’re going to end up hearing that …
Hackers have already extracted passwords from macOS High Sierra
Apple just launched macOS High Sierra, a Mac update that brings over several security improvements, including a new ad tracker blocker in Safari. But it …
Hackers are locking people out of their MacBooks – here’s how to stay safe
Hackers using stolen iCloud credentials have been able to use Apple’ Find My Device features to remotely lock down computers and demand Bitcoin ransoms from …
The CCleaner hack was much worse than we thought – here’s how to fix it
A few days ago, cybersecurity experts revealed that a PC security product was backdoored by hackers, which allowed the attackers to install malicious software on …
Hackers respond to Face ID on the iPhone X
Everyone is still coming to grips with the implications of iPhone X users having to rely on their face to unlock the device once Apple’s …
Nest just announced 6 brand new products – here’s everything you need to know
For years now, Nest has been primarily known as the company that builds those cute little smart thermostats and smoke detectors, but that’s all (possibly) …
Report: Discovery of an earlier Equifax hack complicates matters even further
Earlier this month, credit reporting agency Equifax informed the public that its computer systems had been breached, exposing the private data of 143 million Americans. …
The Pirate Bay is hijacking your browser to mine cryptocurrency
I’m not one to pass judgement on anyone who illegally downloads movies, TV shows, or music, but if you’re visiting a site in order to …
Hackers hid a backdoor in a security app that has more than 2 billion downloads
The Equifax hack isn’t the only major cyber attack you should be aware of. Security researchers discovered that hackers hid a backdoor in a security …
Vevo hackers dumped company files because Vevo told them to ‘f*ck off’
With the number of high-profile hacks and data breaches these days, it’s safe to say that if a group of known hackers reaches out to …
Months-old software bug was responsible for the devastating Equifax breach
The Equifax data breach in which the personal information of over 143 million Americans has already cost the company dearly. It’s lost nearly a third …
Hackers can steal data off your Android phone via Bluetooth
As always with new security issues affecting mobile devices, it’s Android users who have to worry about the newly discovered Bluetooth hack. Windows and iOS …
How to find out if you’re affected by the massive Equifax cyberattack
Data breaches are so common that we’re hardly surprised to hear that a new entity was breached, whether it’s a governmental agency or a private …
Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant can be controlled silently, without you even realizing it
The smarter our gadgets become, the more likely hackers will try to exploit them at any cost. With virtual assistants being all the rage these …
