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 …
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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 …
Ashley Madison puts out $500,000 bounty on hackers who ruined its business
To say it’s been a rough week for cheating website Ashley Madison would be an understatement. Hackers last week posted personal information for tens of …
Do this now: A step-by-step guide for encrypting your Android phone
It seems like every week there’s a major new vulnerability found in Android. What makes this even worse for users is that it will likely …
Think you’re safe from the Ashley Madison hack because you erased your profile? Think again
The Ashley Madison hacking scandal is far from over and now users have yet another thing to worry about. Reports say there’s evidence Ashley Madison …
Ashley Madison is so, so screwed
The last time we saw a company that was this totally hosed was probably the time that Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox admitted it had lost …
How to figure out if your email was exposed in the Ashley Madison hack
What should be a dream for divorce attorneys is a nightmare for many people who thought they would be able to discreetly cheat on their …
Divorce lawyers’ dream: Hackers post Ashley Madison user info online
Oh dear. There’s about to be a spike in America’s divorce rate. Ars Technica brings us word that the Impact Team, which previously hacked into the database …
Huge phone network security flaw lets anyone bug calls and text messages
Spy agencies like the NSA and many others aren’t the only ones able to bug your calls and text messages, a new investigation shows. It …
IRS hack bigger in scope than initially believed, up to $50M stolen in fraudulent refunds
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revealed on Monday that the hack disclosed to the public in May is bigger in scope than initially believed. …
No more excuses: Google needs to fix Android’s broken update system
We all know the reason why Android phones take much longer to get the latest software compared to iPhones. There are countless different Android hardware …
How to find and block all the companies tracking you on Facebook
Pretty much everything you do on Facebook is tracked by someone but there are ways to limit the amount of tracking that individual companies do …
How hackers made millions by reading the news before you
Not all hackers out there are looking to steal your information and use it for personal gain. Rather than setting up sophisticated schemes to obtain …
No one is safe: This tiny $30 device can break into your car and home
Not everyone wants to accept this simple truth, but that doesn’t make it any less real: hackers outpace security advancements. When it comes to both …
Do this now: Change this crucial Facebook privacy setting so hackers can’t abuse it
A security researcher has found a way to exploit a Facebook feature to harvest personal data belonging to thousands of users. With a simple trick …
Do this now: Use this app to see if your Android phone is vulnerable to the ‘Stagefright’ bug
Stagefright is the name of a massive vulnerability that affects more than 950 million Android devices. So far, Google, Samsung and LG have all confirmed they …
Russia pulls off a major hack of the Pentagon
It looks like Russian hackers made a significant breach into the Pentagon’s email system. Officials tell NBC News that Russia has launched a “sophisticated cyberattack” against …
Critical iPhone security bug allows hackers to install spy apps without you ever knowing
It’s common knowledge that the iPhone is safer than Android when it comes to certain hacks. But that doesn’t mean talented hackers can’t trick Apple’s operating system, …
