Why Heartbleed could be much worse for Android users
Even though Google does not have a Heartbleed problem, particularly since the company has known about the OpenSSL bug a month before everyone else, a large number …
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Not even Tor can keep you safe from Heartbleed
So here’s some sort-of good news: Cybercriminals might be just as freaked out about the Heartbleed bug as the rest of us. Trend Micro analyst …
Major security flaw discovered in Android
Security firm FireEye has discovered a major security flaw in Google’s mobile operating system, ComputerWorld reports, which could allow an attacker to modify the behavior …
Terrifying interactive map shows global cyber attacks happening in real time
Heartbleed is hardly the only online threat we have to worry about these days. The massive OpenSSL bug should certainly be taken seriously — here …
LaCie is the latest victim of massive credit card breach
French company LaCie, maker of various storage solutions, on Tuesday announced that it has been the victim of a massive attack that exposed the personal …
Google knew about Heartbleed for around a month and never told anyone
For the past week, a lot of the tech world has been trying to figure out what to do about the Heartbleed bug that has …
The NSA has its own suggestions for dealing with Heartbleed
The National Security Agency has already denied reports that claimed it had been aware of the Heartbleed security threat and used it in its advantage, …
Here are all the passwords you need to change right now because of Heartbleed
By now, we all know what a huge deal Heartbleed is. The massive vulnerability in OpenSSL protocol impacted 66% of all sites on the Internet …
Galaxy S5’s fingerprint scanner has already been hacked, PayPal accounts at risk
When it comes to Samsung’s fingerprint scanner technology embedded in the home button on the new Galaxy S5, there’s good news and bad news. The …
Not even BlackBerry can escape the Heartbleed bug
Here’s how you know that Heartbleed is a serious and widespread problem: Even BlackBerry is scrambling to push out patches for it. Although BlackBerry prides …
Here’s how to protect yourself with two-step verification on 11 top websites
Heartbleed is a very scary bug that came to light recently and once again sent the Internet into a frenzy with talk about how to protect yourself …
How to safely run Windows XP in the post-XPocalyptic world
A lot of people are having trouble saying goodbye to Windows XP even after Microsoft has cut off support for the ancient operating system. Earlier …
This free Android app could save your phone from the Heartbleed bug
The NSA has apparently known about Heartbleed for years, but the general public was only made aware of the devastating bug a few days ago. Many …
NSA reportedly exploited Heartbleed for years, leaving us all at risk
The odds are good that no one will be surprised to learn that the National Security Agency knew about the Heartbleed OpenSSL vulnerability that affected …
This guide will teach you how to create stronger passwords
The Heartbleed software bug caught the web by storm, affecting a huge number of websites and online services that are now hurrying to patch the security …
Why is Heartbleed called Heartbleed?
After a week of unescapable coverage on tech blogs and news sites, it’s probably safe to say most of us now know what Heartbleed is. The …
Trying to protect yourself from Heartbleed could land you in jail
The recently uncovered massive Heartbleed vulnerability affecting 66% of websites is currently being patched by many companies, but several online services already offer users the means …
Apple: iOS, OS X and ‘key web services’ aren’t heartbleeding
Following the revelation that hundreds of thousands of websites are susceptible to attacks based on the “Heartbleed” flaw in OpenSSL, Apple told Re/code that its …
Google will give your Android phone routine checkups to ensure it’s malware-free
Google is going an extra step to help make sure all of your Android apps are behaving exactly as they’re supposed to. The company announced …
This plugin will warn you immediately when you visit a site affected by Heartbleed
Heartbleed is one of the most widespread vulnerabilities we have seen in recent years — it impacted an estimated 66% of the entire Internet at …
Watch in real-time as malware infects the entire planet
In what might be the most ingenious ad campaign for anti-virus software we’ve ever seen, Kaspersky Lab has put has put together a terrifying, interactive infographic …
New innovation could put an end to smartphone thefts forever
Every other month it seems like researchers at some tech company or university come up with clever new ways to prevent or deter smartphone thieves. …
What to do about Heartbleed, the massive security bug that affects us all
Heartbleed is a scary, scary bug. Without getting into the technical aspects of this recently discovered security hole, it’s an issue with OpenSSL, the security …
XPocalypse now: XP stragglers are now wide open to hackers
If you’re still using Windows XP and you’re not doling out extra cash to Microsoft to maintain support, then congratulations: You’re now vulnerable to all …
Hugely popular Android security app revealed as a complete scam
As we’ve noted before, there are definite downsides to Google’s policy of allowing all apps onto the Google Play store and only removing them after users flag …
Most sophisticated Android malware yet has already infected millions
Android is still the most targeted mobile platform out there in terms of mobile malware, considering the reports that keep detailing ways that hackers can take …
In just over a week, XP stragglers will be hit with ‘every form of malware possible’
Unless you’re already paying Microsoft extra to keep your Windows XP machines safe from malware then you really should upgrade to either Windows 7 or …
Microsoft is done searching through your email to find stolen property
As the world becomes increasingly hostile toward any violation or even perceived violation of privacy, Microsoft has backtracked on one of its more controversial decisions. …
This app just made it super-easy for Android users to keep their passwords secure
As we’ve mentioned in the past, passwords are an enormous pain, especially since keeping them secure these days often means switching them up every couple …
Video: Here’s how Google handles 50,000 government requests in a year
In every transparency report from Google since 2009, the number of requests from the government has increased at a steady pace, but 2013 represents the largest …
