Here’s another really great reason to never touch Linux
As a desktop OS, Linux leaves a lot to be desired compared to OS X or Windows. But one thing we’re always hearing about is …
Security
Man drives 25-ton truck into French crowd celebrating Bastille Day, kills 84 people
You don’t have to be French to know that Bastille Day is the country’s national holiday. It’s a day for impressive military parades in Paris …
The stupidest ransomware for Windows is also the most dangerous
Ransomware is a real problem for many institutions and consumers who do not know how to protect their PCs while surfing the web. Ransomware apps lock …
Even after the update, Pokemon Go still collects info from your phone
Pokémon Go players suffered a bit of a scare earlier this week when it was discovered that the app had “full access” to the Google accounts …
The FBI is taking a deep privacy-infringing look into your eyes
The FBI loves your eyes so much that it will keep an iris scan of them forever, as long as you get arrested in one …
Pokémon Go doesn’t actually have complete control over your Google account
Following a security scare regarding the access that Pokémon Go had to the Google accounts of its users, developer Niantic Labs has published an official response on its website, …
PSA: Pokémon Go may have full access to your Google account
You might want to think twice before you log back into Pokémon Go. If you’ve spent any time with the app, you already know that you …
Beware, there might be malware in unofficial Pokemon Go app downloads
Pokemon Go might just be the game of the year. Nintendo struck gold with this mobile endeavor, as millions of users around the world have …
Sharing your Netflix password might constitute a federal crime
You might want to think twice when sharing your Netflix or HBO password with a friend or loved one, because it apparently constitutes a punishable federal …
How to find out if your Android phone has been infected with HummingBad
Yesterday, we warned you about a new Android malware called HummingBad. The malware has reportedly infected an astounding 10 million devices already, with over 280,000 of those infections estimated …
This scary new Mac malware will let hackers take over your computer
Up until this year, Mac users never had to worry about malware infecting their computers, but it appears that hackers have finally caught up with …
New Android malware has already infected 10 million devices worldwide
Another day, another report of Android malware wreaking havoc across the world. Earlier this month, security researchers from Check Point published a report on a …
iCloud hacker who leaked celebrity nudes pleads guilty, could face 5 years in prison
In August of 2014, private photos and videos stolen from private online accounts from a number of celebrities were released online. Once authorities began to investigate, …
Android malware earned a Chinese hacking group over $500,000 per day
Android malware is a serious issue that affects millions of people, no matter what you hear from Google. It’s one of the reasons the iPhone is …
You should care about this Facebook Messenger security flaw no matter what Facebook says
Yes, Facebook says that anyone can see any of the three million links that are shared every hour in private conversations. That’s a feature, not …
Don’t fall for this Android malware that pretends to be Uber, Facebook, or WhatsApp
Security researchers from FireEye recently uncovered a new piece of Android malware that can mimic the look and feel of app interfaces from the likes …
Google just shamed the antivirus software you probably use, so update immediately
Whether you’re looking to protect your PC or an entire fleet of computers, chances are you’ve either considered or have ended up purchasing products from Symantec. The …
Criminals can steal your identity to get free iPhones and there’s little you can do about it
Identity theft is one of the worst things that can happen to someone online, and getting rid of the problems that follow might become a …
This malware steals data using your Internet-less computer’s fans
So you have an air-gapped computer, or unconnected to the Internet, and you think your data is secured just because it’s not accessible online? In …
Hacker looks to sell 655,000 alleged patient healthcare records on the dark web
A hacker claims to be selling 655,000 alleged patient healthcare records on the dark web, containing information such as social security numbers, addresses, and insurance …
The same hackers who hit Zuckerberg take down Google CEO’s Quora account
No one is safe on the internet these days, not even the savviest users who sit atop powerful tech companies. After hackers successfully hit Mark …
A bug in Chrome makes pirating Netflix and Amazon movies easy
Bad news for Google, good news for pirates: a pair of security researchers have found a flaw in the way the Chrome browser unpacks encrypted …
You won’t have to give Apple your data if you don’t want to
If Apple’s going to compete in this industry, it’s going to have to start collecting more data from its users. It’s a hard truth for …
The expert’s guide to spotting credit card skimmers
Credit card skimmers are scarily-small devices that thieves attach to credit card readers, capturing the magnetic strip data and allowing clones of cards to be …
Tale of the tape: Why Mark Zuckerberg is smart to cover his webcam
Webcam security was thrust into the spotlight this week when a photo of Mark Zuckerberg appeared to show the camera and microphone on his MacBook covered …
Why does Mark Zuckerberg tape the camera and mic of his MacBook?
Does Mark Zuckerberg know something about online spying operations that we don’t? Is he just showing the appropriate amount of paranoia that suits his position? …
After DNC attack, hacker Guccifer 2.0 claims Hillary Clinton ‘dossier’ leak
A hacker who goes by the name ‘Guccifer 2.0’ claims to have published a dossier of Hillary Clinton-related documents accessed during the recent attackon the …
You can now use Touch ID on your iPhone to sign in to your Google account anywhere
If there is one thing and only one thing that you take away from this site when it comes to online security, it should be …
Lone hacker claims responsibility for DNC breach, but fingers still point at Russia
Was a lone hacker behind the recent attack on the Democratic National Committee’s computers? An individual describing themselves as ‘Guccifer 2.0’ claimed responsibility for the …
There’s no way you’d spot these tiny ATM card skimmers
I’m aware that card skimmers at ATMs and gas stations are a very real threat. I always pay attention when using a card machine, but …
