700 million Android phones have spying firmware preinstalled
The term “mobile phone security” is something of a joke these days, with the number of exploits, bugs, and breaches that are endlessly assaulting us …
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Court sets worrying precedent by forcing iPhone owner to reveal his passcode
When the United States Constitution was written, things like smartphones didn’t exist. and adapting the aging document to modern technology is an inexact science to …
How I knew Yahoo had been hacked before Yahoo did
So, Yahoo got hacked again. It’s a new, bigger breach than the one Yahoo most recently admitted to, and over a billion user accounts have …
How to protect yourself following the massive Yahoo hack
Yahoo did it again, folks. In less than six months, Yahoo admitted that its security was breached twice, with hackers stealing data for hundreds of …
There’s ‘a high level of confidence’ that Putin personally oversaw Russia’s attack on the US election
Some President-elects say that there’s no proof that Russia initiated attacks against the US Democratic party to skew the presidential election towards Donald Trump. But …
Yahoo confirms over a billion users hacked in new attack
Yahoo has reportedly confirmed the existence of a hack that affects “more than one billion user accounts.” Before you think we’re back in September, Yahoo …
This simple trick tells you what websites are selling your data
One of the harsh realities of the web is that many sites profile their customers, and then sell that data to third parties. It’s not …
Uber has been spying on users and lying about it for years, former security exec reveals
Uber might be one of the best ways to hail a taxi in many cities around the world, but it’s also a controversial service that …
Your passwords still suck, according to people who are smarter than you
You probably think your clever little “P455W()rD” password is the highest degree of online security in the land, but a new study by the bright …
Obscure iOS 10.1.1 flaw lets you bypass a stolen iPad’s strongest security feature
With the number of iOS devices out there in the wild, you can bet that if even the most obscure, ridiculous vulnerability exists in the …
The FBI got a license to hack more fiercely than ever
Trump isn’t even acting President yet, and the FBI is already expanding its hacking powers. Before you start worrying about your privacy or over encryption …
This tool tells you if your Gmail account was infected with malware
Cybersecurity Check Point discovered a new piece of Android malware called Gooligan that’s able to steal email addresses. More than 1 million Google accounts connected …
Britain’s newest surveillance law contains encryption backdoors provisions
The UK passed a new surveillance law called that not only does it give the government enhanced mass-spying powers, but it also contains the necessary …
Bank hackers have a new trick to get ransom money
Here’s one type of bank hack we don’t see that often. Rather than go for the money directly, hackers breached a Liechtenstein-Based bank to steal …
The San Francisco MUNI hacker got hacked
While most people were busy recovering from Thanksgiving and getting ready for massive shopping sprees, a hacker on Friday shut down the San Francisco Municipal …
Need to unplug? This site will help you delete yourself from the internet
The internet can be a pretty gross place when you really sit back and take it all in. There’s lots of hate floating around out …
Researchers create crazy new malware that spies on you through your headphones
These days, we seemingly can’t go a week without hearing about a dangerous piece of smartphone malware or some new way for hackers to keep tabs …
Millions of brand-new Android phones come with a massive built-in security flaw
Android malware isn’t a thing, the savviest Android users will tell you. And they are partly right. They and users like them will probably never …
Google.com and ɢoogle.com aren’t the same thing, and that’s scary as hell
Spammers and scammers live to find new ways to trick people into doing things they don’t want to do, and ɢoogle — not to be confused with …
New iPhone security flaw lets anyone access messages and photos without your PIN
Yes, there’s a new iOS flaw that can let someone access sensitive personal iPhone data by bypassing the passcode that encrypts the device. But don’t freak …
Russian security firm says iPhone secretly logs all your phone calls
A Russian security firm is casting doubt on just how big of an ally Apple is when it comes to consumer privacy. In a new …
Some Android phones have been covertly sending sensitive user data to China
Researchers at Kryptowire recently discovered that some some disposable and prepaid Android phones house software that transmits sensitive user data, like text messages back to China. What …
412 million accounts from AdultFriendFinder, Penthouse and more were hacked
If you happen to have an account with Friend Finder Network adult sites, then you probably have to change your password as soon as possible. …
NSA, CIA and other security agencies prepare to defend against cyber attacks on election day
The long and winding road towards the 2016 U.S. Presidential election is poised to come to a merciful end this week. In turn, it won’t be …
India is buying technology that can decrypt any iPhone
Apple’s iPhones and iPads that run iOS 8 or later have sophisticated encryption systems in place, and law enforcement agencies aren’t too happy about that. …
Leaked list reveals victims of NSA hacking around the world
Spy agencies like the NSA hack various targets on a regular basis, and they’ve probably been doing it ever since the world got online. However, …
Meet the company whose webcams shut down the Internet last Friday
Last Friday, hackers successfully managed to unleash an absolutely massive DDoS attack that swiftly knocked a number of popular websites offline, including Twitter, Spotify and …
Yesterday’s massive Internet outage was caused by hijacked DVRs, webcams and more
Hackers yesterday attacked Dyn, a major DNS service, with an absolutely massive DDoS attack that swiftly took a number of popular services, including Twitter, PayPal …
NSA contractor to be charged with espionage after making off with 50 TB of data
Late on Thursday, federal prosecutors signaled their intention to charge former NSA contractor Harold T. Martin with violating The Espionage Act after authorities discovered that …
Interview: John McAfee wants to protect you from the next big cyber threat
Computer security legend John McAfee’s social accounts have been racking up the retweets, likes and shares in recent days after he posted an image of …
