Big iOS 7 security flaw could prevent people from recovering stolen iPhones
Apple’s new iOS 7 software wasn’t even available for a day before a potentially serious security flaw was discovered. iOS 7 features several enhancements to …
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Google reportedly mulls ditching cookies for less intrusive tracking tech
Google has been embroiled in more than its share of privacy controversies recently but the company may be taking steps to change its reputation for …
New app brings NSA-proof messaging to Android
Whether or not you have something to hide, online privacy is an issue we can’t afford to ignore anymore in light of hackers running rampant …
Google chairman won’t ‘pass judgement’ on NSA spying, calls for transparency
It seems that Google’s call for more transparency on the National Security Agency’s data collection program isn’t personal but just business. The Guardian reports that …
AT&T notifies pirates that their accounts can be terminated [updated]
There might not be any evidence that the “six strikes” Copyright Alert System is having any effect on piracy, but the service providers are refusing …
How to stop Google from knowing every single Wi-Fi password you use on your Android phone
Google is no stranger to shady shenanigans with Wi-Fi and Computerworld’s Michael Horowitz notes that the company can see the passwords of every single Wi-Fi network you’ve …
Here’s how Apple’s iPhone 5s fingerprint scanner might incriminate you
Considering the nationwide panic regarding security and privacy, both offline and online, Apple’s new Touch ID system was met with some cynicism. Where is the fingerprint …
Google’s appeal rejected in Street View privacy case
Google has been struggling with private data collection allegations ever since the Street View technology launched in 2007. Earlier this year Google agreed to pay …
Almost 1,000 fraudulent apps published on Google Play in August alone
Yes, there are downsides to Google’s policy of letting anyone publish their apps on Google Play. Symantec has found that scammers published almost 1,000 fraudulent apps …
NSA reportedly has access to your private iPhone, Android and BlackBerry data
In case you thought your smartphone might be a last bastion of safety for your private information, it appears that the NSA has complete and …
Leaked black budget shows NSA pays telcos hundreds of millions for network access
Now we know the price American telecom companies put on their users’ privacy. The Washington Post has revealed that the National Security Agency is paying …
Huge iOS, OS X vulnerability uncovered that can render apps unusable
Android might be targeted by hackers and malware far more often than Apple’s iOS platform, but that doesn’t mean devices like the iPhone and iPad …
U.S. government warns agencies about dangers of Android malware
Despite some security improvements in recent releases, Android continues to have a major malware problem. The United States Department of Homeland Security has issued a …
WSJ: NSA can spy on up to 75% of all U.S. Internet traffic
Well hello, NSA, and thank you for taking the time to read this post. The Internet is still infatuated with NSA spying news, and rightfully …
German IT officials reportedly deem Windows 8 too ‘dangerous’ to use
The National Security Agency’s snooping practices may be costing American companies a lot of money. German publication Zeit Online has obtained leaked documents that purportedly show that …
Security researchers find major flaw in Apple’s App Store approval process
Apple’s App Store has a much better reputation for security than Google Play but that may not last long if more hackers take advantage of …
More details emerge on Kim Dotcom’s NSA-proof email service
With secure email services such as Lavabit closing their doors, the fate of encrypted email may lie with the world’s most infamous German-born New Zealand …
Hackers seen unleashing torrent of viruses on holdover Windows XP users next year
Now might be a good time to become accustomed with Windows 8 if you’re still a holdover Windows XP user. Computerworld reports that hackers have …
How to hide your online activity
With the NSA spying on everyone on the planet (not really), Apple tracking your every move (not really) and hackers constantly running amok (really), online privacy is …
Why you should never let Chrome store your passwords
Remembering passwords for multiple websites is incredibly annoying but it still might not be a good idea to let Google’s Chrome browser remember them for …
Android’s latest security snafu: One-click authentication lets hackers steal passwords
Hackers have been uncovering a lot of Android security holes lately, including one vulnerability that lets hackers turn legitimate Android apps into malware and another …
WSJ: The FBI can remotely flip on Android phone mics to record conversations
Anyone worried about being tracked by law enforcement officials really ought to think twice before buying an Android phone. The Wall Street Journal reports that …
Symantec spots first two apps that exploit biggest-ever Android security hole
Less than a month after researchers at Bluebox Security uncovered the biggest Android security hole to date, Symantec has spotted two malicious apps that are taking …
Cybercrime estimated to cost U.S. government, businesses $100 billion a year
That pesky 12-year-old Russian kid who infected your PC with malware that replaced all your photos with gifs of dancing bears is costing the American …
Major SIM card security flaw puts hundreds of millions of devices at risk
A security researcher in Germany claims to have discovered an encryption flaw in SIM cards that allow a user’s cell phone to be hacked in …
Apple reports major security breach; researcher says he issued warning
Apple on Sunday said in an email to developers that a recent days-long developer portal outage was the result of a security breach in which …
Kim Dotcom plans to release NSA-proof email, messaging for Mega users
Kim Dotcom is producing a special treat for Mega users who want to communicate without any risk of getting intercepted by the National Security Agency. …
Google sends out patch for largest Android security hole yet
We hear a lot about security issues on Android but the vulnerability discovered by Bluebox Security recently is something truly special. Essentially, the vulnerability theoretically …
German security chief: Ditch Google and Facebook if you’re afraid of spying
Germany continued its campaign to stir up outrage this week over recent revelations that the NSA spies on Internet communications. German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich on …
Assassin’s Creed developer hacked, user data exposed
Ubisoft, the game developer behind the popular Assassin’s Creed franchise, announced on Tuesday that its servers have been hacked by an unknown party and that …
