Yet another flaw in iOS 7.1 lets anyone bypass lock screen security
We have seen several security flaws discovered in iOS in the past that let people bypass a user’s lock screen by using a convoluted sequence …
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New widespread Internet bug could be more dangerous than Heartbleed
There is nowhere to hide. Just two months following the discovery of Heartbleed, the massive OpenSSL bug that affected two-thirds of the entire Internet at …
Scary new Android malware holds your data hostage and demands a ransom
When several Android users began wishing that some iOS features would make their way over to the Android platform, we sincerely doubt that this is what they had in …
Google, Amazon among tech companies trying to prevent the next Heartbleed
If there’s one thing that can make the competitive tech industry band together, it’s security. Last month, the Heartbleed bug affected nearly everyone in the …
Hacking victim becomes attacker when $20,000 bounty turns hacker into a crybaby
Hackers, beware: Choosing the wrong victim can have severe consequences. And Roger Ver, also referred to as “The Bitcoin Jesus,” is the wrong victim. Last week, …
Back up your iPhone’s data right now: Huge iOS ransomware scam hits the U.S.
Now is a good time to make sure all the data on your iPhone is backed up in the cloud. CBS Los Angeles reports that …
New app brings turbocharged ‘Find My iPhone’ features to Android and iPhone
According to the mobile security experts at Lookout, more than 1 in 10 smartphone owners in America have had a handset stolen at some point. …
Apple denies iCloud breach let hackers take iPhones hostage
Apple still hasn’t responded publicly to reports that hackers have breached Apple’s iCloud system and hacked it in order to unlock stolen iPhones. While that …
Why it’s impossible to make an NSA-proof computer
The past year has not been a great one for computer security. Last summer, Edward Snowden revealed how the NSA has been exploiting vulnerabilities to …
eBay thought user data was safe, but 145 million accounts were compromised in massive hack
EBay initially thought that user data was safe following the security breach it fell victim to recently. As it turns out, that wasn’t the case …
How to guarantee your Android phone isn’t spying on you
Last week, a developer revealed to the world just how easy it is for a nefarious hacker to use your Android phone to spy on …
Spotify announces serious data breach – here’s what you need to know
Spotify on Tuesday announced that a hacker had broken into its systems and used it to access internal company data. The company says that so far …
Hackers can digitally hijack your iPhone and hold it for ransom
If it wasn’t our devices and data at risk, it would be pretty fascinating to see the creative new ways hackers find to attack various systems. But …
Android users, beware: Huge security hole lets phones secretly spy on you and capture photos
We have seen some scary Android malware in the past, but a new report from former Googler and current software engineer turned accidental security researcher Szymon Sidor …
Don’t hurry off to buy stolen eBay customer data just yet
eBay on Thursday acknowledged that some of its customers’ personal information may have been compromised following a breach, advising users to immediately change their passwords. …
This complex PC-Android malware combo can be yours for just $5,000
Researchers at Symantec have discovered that previously known phishing malware for Android has been further developed into a sophisticated weapon that can perform various other …
Did hackers just breach Apple’s iCloud?
A Dutch team of hackers that calls itself “Doulci” claims to be the first group ever to hack Apple’s iCloud system. According to a report …
Change your eBay password right now
Something is not right. It was unclear at the time of this writing exactly what happened, but it looks like eBay may have been the victim …
A group of MIT and Harvard students is creating the most secure email system ever
Ever since Lavabit shut itself down last year, several different new alternatives have been proposed for people who want a truly secure email system that …
When it comes to protecting data, Apple finally has your back
As recently as last year, Apple consistently ranked among the worst large companies in the United States when it came to ensuring that its customers’ …
Here’s the best way to ensure that your Gmail account isn’t hacked
Following the outbreak of Heartbleed, Internet users are more wary than ever of potential exploits and hacks, which makes the timing of Google’s latest security initiative …
NSA reportedly implants backdoors into U.S.-made servers and routers for foreign markets
A new report from The Guardian reveals that NSA has allegedly been tampering with U.S.-made electronic equipment including servers, routers and other network devices that …
TSA’s new app could make dealing with airport security less of a nightmare
The advent of the PreCheck program has made trips to the airport far less stressful, but how does the TSA keep the screening process secure …
You’re still not safe: 318,000 servers are still vulnerable to Heartbleed
You’re not out of the woods yet, Web users. It seems like ages ago in Internet time that Heartbleed was first discovered. The massive OpenSSL vulnerability …
Watch out for this scary Android malware that holds your phone hostage unless you pay
If your Android phone locks up and accuses you of watching child pornography, don’t worry about the FBI barging down your doors anytime soon. That said, you …
Major Dropbox vulnerability revealed – and has already been patched
In a blog post early Tuesday morning, Dropbox revealed a vulnerability with its shared links. The popular cloud storage company said that shared links to some …
Another big security flaw found in iOS 7.1
Providing users who aren’t overly concerned with privacy an option to forgo certain protections in favor of convenience is a good thing. Enabling those less …
Be careful what you send through email on iOS 7
You might want to hold off on sending sensitive attachments through your iPhone or iPad if it runs on iOS 7 or higher. 9to5Mac draws …
The most evil Android phone ever made was designed to do good
The $1,295 Nexus 5-based Pwn Phone from Pwnie Express is an Android device that can do a lot of evil in order to do some good, Ars Technica …
Target’s CEO is the latest victim of the massive credit card hack
Target on Monday announced that Gregg Steinhafel, the company’s CEO, President and Chairman of the board, has stepped down from all positions following the massive …
