Hackers can invade a PC with a 10-second attack on a Fitbit
Fitbits are popular devices among people who like to track their steps and exercise. But new research reveals that a Fitbit device is unprotected against simple malware attacks. More …
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The high school student who hacked the CIA Director’s personal email explains how easy it was
A teen hacker and two other people managed to hack CIA Director John Brennan’s personal email, revealing sensitive information from his email account. The group used various social-engineering …
Android malware apps might net hackers millions, fool Google Play Store security
Most of the recent malware-related security reports detailed various threats targeting Apple’s iOS ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean hackers have stopped attacking Android. A new …
Hackers find a sneaky new way to attack your phone through Siri and Google Now
How confident are you that your virtual assistant is only listening to your commands? Think there’s any chance Siri or Google Now could be duped …
Hackers cash out directly from ATMs, don’t need to steal your card first
Hackers looking to steal money from ATMs have targeted your credit cards for years, trying to obtain access to it by hacking online services and …
Nobody is safe: Major App Store malware breach may affect millions of iPhone users
iOS is safer than Android when it comes to malware attacks, but that doesn’t mean hackers aren’t successfully targeting the iPhone and iPad with malicious …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Popcorn Time vulnerability could allow hackers to take over your computer
One of the most popular movie streaming apps online might be a prime target for hackers. On Monday, TorrentFreak shared a report from Antonios Chariton (aka …
Hackers can now crack Wi-Fi enabled ‘smart’ sniper rifles
If a device is connected to a wireless network, chances are some talented hackers will find a way to take advantage of its software flaws …
No One Is Safe: $300 Gadget Steals Encryption Keys out of the Air, and It’s Nearly Unstoppable
Just when you thought you were safe, a new hacking toy comes along and rocks your world. Imagine a tool exists that lets hackers pluck encryption …
This Pita Bread Radio Can Hack Through Any Laptop’s Encryption
Inventive researchers at Tel Aviv University have come up with a new way of spying on computer users, one that can reportedly steal passwords wirelessly …
Sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll: Hackers stole highly sensitive personal data of government spies
Unknown hackers have recently hit the “PR” department of the U.S. government, stealing data for millions of employees – at least four million, according to …
Massive hack lets thieves steal personal data from 4 million federal workers
A new massive data breach has been confirmed, and this time it’s not a major financial institution or retail chain hit by hackers. Instead, it’s the …
Do this now: Secure your adult dating profiles – a major site was just hacked
In case you happen to have one or multiple adult dating website profiles, you might consider securing them right away, as one of the world’s …
Warning: Uber may have been hacked – change your password immediately
After a Motherboard report in March said that details for at least some Uber accounts had been accessed by hackers who were selling them online for …
Russian hackers accessed Obama’s email in ‘worrisome’ White House hit
Last year, hackers hit the unclassified computer network of the White House, accessing in the process the email correspondence between President Obama and some of …
How to use free public Wi-Fi without hackers stealing your data
Free public Wi-Fi hotspots are terrific. They offer users quick and reliable Internet connections where cellular reception is spotty. And even in areas with strong …
Do this now: Secure your home Wi-Fi network with just one click
Recent reports have shown that Wi-Fi routers are frequent targets for hackers who try to reroute some of the Internet traffic from the homes of unsuspecting …
The largest bank robbery ever: up to $900M possibly stolen, and no need for a getaway car
When hackers steal money from banks, they usually go for Bonnie and Clyde attacks, taking whatever they can take in a single grab, one Kaspersky …
10 million stolen passwords were just released – here’s how to see if yours is one of them
Earlier this week, noted security researcher and consultant Mark Burnett made waves when he posted 10 million stolen usernames and passwords on his blog. Of …
‘Tens of millions’ of records stolen in massive Anthem data hack
The second-largest health insurer in the U.S., Anthem, late on Wednesday confirmed that its internal network has been breached by hackers, who managed to steal …
These are all the crazy things you can hire a hacker to do for you
Ever wanted to get access to your spouse’s Facebook account without them knowing? Are you looking to order some shady products from the “deep web?” …
How to set up a VPN on Android – and why you should do it right now
Surfing the web privately is something many web users are interested in, whether they’re doing it on a desktop, laptop or mobile device, but not …
How to hire a hacker
Most Internet users are scared of hackers, and rightfully so. While the terms is sometimes used to describe any computer programmer, it typically has a …
How to set up a VPN – and why you should, if you care about privacy
If we learned anything in 2014, it’s the simple but painful truth that here in the digital age, we are not safe. Nefarious hackers are lurking around …
