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 …
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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 …
Hackers steal personal information of 143 million Equifax customers
Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the US, has been the victim of a massive data breach at the hands of hackers. …
Apple says Russian hackers didn’t breach its developers portal
Some iPhone app developers were quick to discover an unexpected change in their accounts that suggested Russian-based hackers may have breached Apple’s developers portal. However, …
Millions of Time Warner Cable customers affected by security leak
Hackers are a major concern for anyone with a cable, wireless, bank, or social media account — so, basically everyone — but sometimes bad actors …
Instagram hackers claim to have stolen account details from over 6 million users
Early last week, the Instagram account of singer and actress Selena Gomez was comprised by hackers who posted nude photos of her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, …
Hackers hijack Wikileaks, reroute web traffic
A notorious hacker collective gave Wikileaks a scare late Wednesday night, hijacking the organization’s front page and making it appear as though the site itself …
Notorious spambot accidentally leaks 700 million email addresses and passwords
An email spambot just accidentally leaked its own mailing lists, revealing over 700 million email addresses along with many passwords. The leak is being called …
Uber is axing one of its creepiest features in the name of privacy
Despite all the horribly negative things that have sullied the Uber brand over the past couple of years, the company remains standing today, and now …
AccuWeather’s iOS app caught sending location data when it says it isn’t
AccuWeather is one of the most popular weather apps across iOS and Android, and it’s a trusted service that countless people rely on every hour …
New Android malware can secretly steal your credit card data, calls and texts
At this point, we assume that most savvy Android users know to be on the lookout for suspicious apps and download prompts, but even as …
The iPhone’s most secure component was ‘hacked’ but there’s no reason to panic
Apple unveiled the iPhone 5s in September 2013, and its signature feature was the fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button. Marketed as Touch ID, …
HBO can’t stop getting hacked
Less than a day after the sixth episode of the latest season of Game of Thrones leaked online, HBO’s week got even worse as hacker …
Report: HBO wanted to pay $250,000 to the ‘Game of Thrones’ hackers
The HBO Game of Thrones hack saga continues with new revelations about the massive cyber attack. The TV network reportedly wanted to pay $250,000 in …
The man behind complicated P4S5W0rD$ now admits they won’t keep us safe
Creating a new password for an online account or app is an exercise in pure frustration. The increasingly complicated requirements are enough to make you …
HBO hackers leak Game of Thrones stars’ contact details
Game of Thrones stars Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, and Emilia Clark will not be happy to hear that the HBO hackers have leaked their email …
This is the banking malware the WannaCry hero supposedly created
Earlier this year, a 23-year-old security researcher miraculously stopped a viral computer virus that was spreading to hundreds of thousands of Windows computers faster than …
The massive HBO hack goes a lot deeper than just ‘Game of Thrones’
Earlier this week, news broke that HBO was hacked, and the script for the fourth episode in the latest Game of Thrones season leaked as …
Researcher who stopped WannaCry attack arrested for separate hacking crimes
Marcus Hutchins, a UK-based security researcher who was instrumental in stopping the spread of the WannaCry ransomware earlier this year, has been arrested while attending …
The WannaCry hackers have started cashing out
Back in May, the WannaCry ransomware hit businesses, hospitals, and even national infrastructure across the globe. Ransomware like WannaCry encrypts your files and holds them …
The Amazon Echo can be hacked to listen in on everything you say
Smart home speakers equipped with microphones programmed to listen for everything you say may be turned into devices that would spy on everything you say. …
