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 …
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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. …
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 …
