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. …
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YouTube removing online terrorism content faster, aided by machine learning
Nearly a month after YouTube said it was going to combat online terrorist content on its platform, the video-sharing site said the process is going …
Nasty Mac malware can control your webcam and record everything you type
Apple’s Macs are a lot less susceptible to malware and virus attacks than their Windows-based counterparts, but they’re not malware-proof. Hackers may be more inclined …
Roombas have been mapping your homes for years, and that data’s about to be sold to the highest bidder
Once a curious novelty for people who absolutely despise traditional vacuum cleaners, Roomba’s robotic vacuums are now offered in several models and price points. It …
Hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi with particularly evil malware
Just because your hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, it doesn’t mean you have to take it. Hackers may be lurking, looking to compromise your computer, especially …
Delta will let you use your fingerprint as a boarding pass
Your fingerprint already serves as the key that unlocks your smartphone — and possibly also your laptop, tablet, and other gadgets — and now you …
Australia the latest country to have no idea how encryption works
Australia is the latest country to seek ways to access information passed between smartphones via encrypted apps, information that might be relevant to criminal investigations …
Global cyber attack could cost $53 billion, report warns
In the last 12 months, we’ve had Wannacry, Russian election hacking, and a Gmail scam that hit millions. But we haven’t yet had a Hurricane …
Robosuicide: Security robot ‘drowns’ after plunging into fountain
Hate your job? Craving a vacation? Turns out you’re in some surprising company. On Monday, a robot that was ‘hired’ to patrol a Washington, DC …
Verizon wasn’t hacked, but change your PIN right now
Verizon wasn’t hacked, but customers who used the company’s customer support service in the past six months should take action to protect their accounts, as …
Yet another massive Bitcoin exchange has been hacked
Digital currencies like Bitcoin are very hot right now, and hackers are apparently looking to take advantage of that, as one of the largest Bitcoin …
Ukraine blames Russia for last week’s ‘ransomware’ attack
Last week, a new ransomware attack similar to the WannaCry scare from a few weeks ago hit targets around the world. It all started with …
Experts say Petya ransomware is just a ‘test’ for something much worse
A new ransomware attack, modeled after the recent WannaCry exploit, has hit thousands of organizations and users worldwide. But according to a handful of security …
How to protect your Windows computer against the recent malware attack
A new wave of ransomware attacks swept the world on Tuesday, starting with Ukraine and spreading to other regions of the world. The attack was …
How the CIA hacks computers that aren’t even connected to the internet
Air-gapped computers are supposed to be ultra-secure PCs that can’t be infected with malware that spreads with the help of the internet. That’s because of …
Watch a security developer exact sweet revenge on IRS scammers
Over the past few years, one of the more prevalent and successful scams going around has involved individuals posing as IRS agents and demanding payment …
Russia wants to examine the source code of US software, report reveals
While all US intelligence agencies agree that Russia meddled in the presidential election last year, Donald Trump still finds time in his busy schedule to …
Washington State University warns 1 million about stolen hard drive containing personal data
Washington State University sent letters earlier this month to one million people warning that they could be at risk of identity theft after a hard …
WannaCry ransomware is still alive, and it just forced Honda to close one of its plants
Just over a month ago, a nasty piece of ransomware called “WannaCry” began infecting PCs all across the world at an alarming rate. Based off …
Google’s fight against online terrorism ramps up on YouTube
Google on Sunday in a blog post penned by its general counsel Kent Walker revealed that it’s taking steps to combat online terror, including efforts …
Samsung made a rookie security error that could’ve screwed millions of phones
If I do my job badly, a couple people are normally kind enough to come along in the comments and let me know. If a …
More details emerge about the intel Trump leaked to the Russians
Remember when Donald Trump leaked security information to the Russians that was so secret that only a few people have access to it? In the …
Apple might be helping governments spy on users in real time
Two unrelated reports suggest that Apple might have the technical capability of mass spying on its customers in a certain area and feeding the obtained …
The Shadow Brokers reveal new details about their subscription plan for NSA exploits
Even though the WannaCry ransomware that swept across the globe earlier this month infected more than 300,000 machines, the damage could have easily been much worse. …
New report helps shed light on who the Shadow Brokers might be
Earlier this month, a piece of ransomeware known as WannaCry began spreading quickly across the globe and promptly commanded the world’s attention. Once WannaCry took …
Analysis of WannaCry ransom message raises links to China
When the WannaCry ransomware took hold earlier this month, it quickly began infecting thousands of machines in a number of countries all across the world. …
Scary new malware can take over your Android phone and you won’t even know it
Android malware is a serious problem that can cause you all kinds of trouble if you’re not paying attention to what you install on your device. Even …
WannaCry could just be the beginning of quick-spreading hack attacks
The WannaCry ransomware attack took the world by surprise a few weeks ago, spreading to more than 300,000 computer systems around the world in a matter …
North Korean hackers ‘highly likely’ behind WannaCry attack
North Korean hackers responsible for the Sony hack in late 2014 may be behind the mid-May WannaCry ransomware attack that infected more than 300,000 computer …
Hackers are trying to bring the WannaCry ransomware back from the dead
A little more than a week ago, a particularly nasty piece of ransomware dubbed “WannaCry” began spreading at an impressive clip all across the globe. Targeting …
