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 …
Security
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 …
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, …
