U.S. charges hacker who leaked a ‘kill list’ of American personnel to ISIS
American officials have charged a hacker in Malaysia with leaking a “kill list” of more than 1,000 American military and government personnel to Islamic State, The …
Security
Adobe releases patch for major Flash vulnerability – here’s how to download it
Just over 24 hours ago, a major security vulnerability affecting all versions of Flash for Windows, Mac and Linux was discovered and reported to Adobe. …
Scary James Bond-style USB flash drive can instantly kill any computer
The following USB flash drive isn’t just an extremely imaginative tech weapon worthy of James Bond. We’re looking at an actual killer USB stick that …
Adobe confirms major Flash vulnerability, and the only way to protect yourself is to uninstall Flash
The fun never ends with Adobe Flash. Just one day after Adobe released its monthly security patches for various software including Flash Player, the company …
Android malware apps might net hackers millions, fool Google Play Store security
Most of the recent malware-related security reports detailed various threats targeting Apple’s iOS ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean hackers have stopped attacking Android. A new …
Hackers find a sneaky new way to attack your phone through Siri and Google Now
How confident are you that your virtual assistant is only listening to your commands? Think there’s any chance Siri or Google Now could be duped …
Google-funded study reveals Android security is a total disaster
You can now see why BlackBerry has been devoting so many resources lately toward making Android more secure — it’s clearly an area that needs …
Snowden discusses a scary way spies can hack your smartphone and gain ‘total control’
Everybody loves the Smurfs, magical characters from our childhood ready to deliver a ton of whacky adventures. However, in the modern day and age, there are some …
The world’s biggest Android vulnerability just got even worse
Sorry, Android users: News about the Stagefright vulnerability isn’t getting any better. Motherboard’s Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai brings us word that Joshua Drake, a researcher at Zimperium zLabs, has found …
Hackers cash out directly from ATMs, don’t need to steal your card first
Hackers looking to steal money from ATMs have targeted your credit cards for years, trying to obtain access to it by hacking online services and …
Linux creator explains why a truly secure computing platform will never exist
Twenty-four years ago this month, a Finnish developer with a sharp tongue who’s regarded by some as one of the most influential programmers alive today …
Huge iOS 9 security flaw lets anyone see your photos and contacts without a PIN – here’s how to stop it
There’s a lot to love in Apple’s newly released iOS 9 software. We told you about all of iOS 9’s best new features in an …
Good news: Your iCloud password wasn’t compromised in teh big iPhone malware attack
Apple is currently working on fixing the largest security breach in the history of the App Store after hackers infiltrated malware inside genuine apps by fooling …
Security agency offers $3 million for iOS 9 jailbreak
In an initiative dubbed The Million Dollar iOS 9 Bug Bounty, Zerodium CEO Chaouki Bekrar is offering upwards of $3 million to anyone or group …
DSEI: Tech hunts concealed threats to better protect US airports
New tech could be coming to an airport near you to help keep you safe. Unveiled for the first time at last week’s Defence and …
Online poker virus lets cybercriminals peek at victims’ cards
Online poker players beware: there may be someone at your table looking at your cards, and they’re not standing behind you. A new virus making …
Scary, sophisticated malware found attacking Cisco routers
Internet-connected devices aren’t having a great week so far. After reports detailed vulnerabilities in Android and iPhone this week, a new security report says that …
iOS 9 will fix a massive iOS vulnerability that silently lets malware apps inside the iPhone
Apple will release the final version of iOS 9 later today, and the software update will bring several new features and performance improvements. On top …
Huge Android lockscreen vulnerability lets you unlock password-protected Lollipop devices
Just because your Android screen is protected by a password doesn’t mean is as safe as you thought it would be. In fact, if you …
Meet CUJO, the device that promises ‘business level’ security for all your home devices
You have so many different devices in your home now that you might have a tough time keeping track of security for them. This is …
Good job, TSA: Anyone with a 3D printer can make a key that fits your luggage lock
In spite of the many security policies it enforces, the TSA isn’t really on top of its game when it comes to guarding its own secrets. …
Apple said no to real time iMessage wiretapping for the government
Apple has refused a request from the Department of Justice for real-time iMessage wiretapping, a new report says, apparently suggesting that Apple could do it …
Evil Android porn app snaps your picture, holds your phone for ransom
If you’re someone who loves both pornography and sideloading Android apps, then you’re going to want to watch out for an app called Adult Player. Security …
Apple wants to make the iPhone smarter without compromising your privacy
It wasn’t an individual product or service that stole the spotlight at Google I/O this year, but rather an idea. As Android continues to proliferate …
This list of commonly used Ashley Madison passwords will make you shake your head
Try to act surprised: Many Ashley Madison users were wide open to being hacked even before the entire site had its data stolen. Security firm Avast …
Popular Belkin Wi-Fi router has numerous security holes
Led by Joel Land, security researchers from Carnegie Mellon University’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) recently discovered that a popular Belkin router contains a number of serious …
DDoS attacks are getting much more powerful and the Pentagon is scrambling for solutions
No wonder the Pentagon has announced it’s working on a plan to fund tools and researchers to help organizations defend themselves against the pervasive threat …
The latest Windows 10 privacy scare revolves around family accounts
I’m not sure we’ve gone a week without a new story about Windows 10 invading our privacy, and this week is no exception. Earlier this …
Scary iPhone malware can spy on you even after you close infected apps
A rather scary piece of iPhone malware would let an attacker spy on a target using an approved App Store app without the person’s knowledge. In …
Irony: NSA worried hackers with super computers might break current encryption standards
The National Security Agency (NSA) has a bunch of sophisticated tools at its disposal to conduct massive data collection operations all in the name of …
