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 …
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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 …
Obama unveils major changes to NSA phone record collection program
President Barack Obama on Thursday unveiled major changes to the “spying” program that previously saw the National Security Agency collect and store millions of phone …
Legit Google Play apps found to be covertly mining digital currency
In addition to Android apps sideloaded from unsecure third parties, which can contain malicious code that can turn devices into slow cryptocurrency miners, antivirus provider …
‘Prism-proof’ tech allows websites to encrypt all your data
MIT researchers are working together with the Meteor Development Group on a Mylar project that would allow companies to offer customers fully encrypted Internet services, …
The ultimate heist: Hackers use SMS to get ATMs to pump out cash
Microsoft is dropping support for Windows XP on April 8th, and with 95% of all ATMs still running XP, this could become a major problem …
A whole new invasion of privacy: Facebook can identify your face 97% of the time
If you thought Facebook’s invasion of privacy had hit its peak, think again. Facebook announced earlier this week that its DeepFace facial recognition technology is …
NSA says tech giants knew about its spying efforts
The NSA on Wednesday said “unequivocally” that U.S. tech giants were “fully aware” of the agency’s data collecting operations, The Guardian reports, even though tech …
Google will now encrypt every single message you send through Gmail
Google is starting to get serious about making sure your Gmail messages are secure. The company announced on Thursday that it is making all Gmail …
Hackers turn EA server into phishing site for Apple IDs
Some ingenious hackers decided to put an Apple ID phishing site where users would expect to find it least: on a trusted website such as …
NSA can record a nation’s ‘every single’ phone call and keep them for a month
The National Security Agency is able to collect a nation’s “every single” phone call and store the voice recordings for a month, according to a new …
WhatsApp cofounder: Facebook won’t turn us into Soviet-style spy tool
We’re starting to get the feeling that WhatsApp really is getting some serious blowback from its user base after getting acquired by Facebook because its …
Huge iOS 7 security flaw exposed
Azimuth Security researcher Tarjei Mandt revealed at the CanSecWest conference last week that hackers can easily exploit a purported iOS 7 security flaw that’s derived …
1.5 million ATMs will still run Windows XP when support ends in April
Well this should be fun. Reuters reports that ATM maker NCR claims that two-thirds of all the ATMs running Windows XP in the world — or …
NSA denies report that it has infected millions of computers with malware
News broke earlier this week alleging that the National Security Agency “has infected millions of computers around the world with malware.” The report cited newly available …
Some Samsung Galaxy phones come with bonus backdoor feature
A new security issue that may affect the privacy of Android device owners who purchased certain Samsung Galaxy models has been found, and apparently patched, …
It turns out Target could have easily prevented its massive security breach
The massive breach that occurred around Thanksgiving last year could have been prevented by Target’s existing security personnel and advanced security software, an extensive investigative …
NSA’s plan to inject malware into ‘millions’ of computers revealed
Even if you make use of Snowden’s tips for remaining anonymous online, there might not be much you can do to escape the NSA’s latest …
3 tips for keeping everything you do online a secret
For the past several months, infamous NSA leaker Edward Snowden has confounded the United States government’s attempts to track him online and stop him from …
Why Android users shouldn’t worry (too much) about malware
So we know that malware developers absolutely love targeting Android since it’s not only the most widely used mobile operating system in the world but …
The cost of online privacy: $2,200 a year
Free apps and services have a high price for some users. Take Julia Angwin, a senior reporter at ProPublica who writes in The New York Times that …
Windows XP diehards aren’t going quietly
Microsoft has a problem: It desperately wants any remaining Windows XP users to upgrade to a newer version of the operating system but a huge …
Tor is working on a messaging app that will take privacy to the next level
It’s very difficult to have a discussion about online anonymity without mentioning Tor. Tor is best known for its secure browser, which will allegedly protect …
How to craft the perfect password
It seems obvious, but passwords are our first line of defense against a growing army of nefarious hackers looking to steal our data, money or …
