Google security chief claims Android is now just as secure as iOS
While no one would ever go far as to say that iOS is altogether impervious to malware, the reality over the past few years is …
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Former Apple security engineer’s new firm claims it will unlock any iPhone – for $15,000
Just about a week ago, word emerged that the Israeli-based security firm Cellebrite had developed a tool which enables it to access any locked iPhone …
Wireless companies are finally taking security seriously
Among the dozens of exciting ways to get hacked these days, none are more dangerous than the SIM port-out. Consumers have increasingly started using two-factor …
Medical implants could be a future target for hackers, doctors warn
As the technology that powers medical implants grows more and more complex, researchers warn that they could become a prime target for cybersecurity intrusions. A …
FBI agents called Tim Cook a hypocrite during 2016 iPhone security stand-off
Recently unearthed text messages from the FBI reveal that a few agents had some less than flattering thoughts on Apple and Tim Cook. The text …
Edward Snowden just launched an app that turns any Android device into a remote security camera
The relentless march of technology has produced a world where citizen journalists and activists can push information out to the world at a moment’s notice, …
Hack attack that took internet offline was about extortion and revenge
Last year, hackers used a network of hundreds of thousands of hijacked devices to take major portions of the internet offline for hours. The Mirai …
Watch thieves clone a Mercedes key from outside the owner’s house, stealing his car in seconds
As long as automobiles have been around, there’s been car theft. Auto manufacturers and car thieves have escalated an increasingly technological battle for decades, but …
Hackers are taking advantage of Uber’s security breach with this dangerous phishing email
Uber’s recently-disclosed security breach is terrible news for the 57 million drivers and users caught up in the hack. The information stolen isn’t terrible — …
Stop freaking out: Face ID isn’t ‘broken’
Late last week, a video started doing the rounds showing that Face ID can be “hacked,” if you have a detailed scan of a user’s …
Warning: Don’t fall for this Apple phishing scam targeting iPhone users
As a general rule, clicking on any email asking you to verify a login or a password reset is a terrible idea. It’s easy to …
Hackers stole photos from a top plastic surgery clinic in London and are threatening to distribute them
Hackers have broken into a London-based celebrity plastic surgery clinic, stealing pictures and other sensitive information of top celebrities and even royals that include photos …
FBI says its inability to hack into mobile devices is a ‘huge, huge problem’
The FBI’s surprising inability to bypass basic security measures on mobile devices was thrust into the spotlight nearly two years ago following the San Bernardino …
Google will now pay $1,000 for critical software bugs found in popular third-party apps
With malware creators becoming more aggressive and sophisticated, a number of tech companies in recent years have instituted “bug bounty” programs that provide monetary rewards …
Terrible Adobe Flash, which is terrible, has terrible bug that allows installation of terrible malware
Adobe Flash sucks. It’s sucked for a long time, and it continues to suck today. In fact, it sucks even more right now because of …
Equifax compromised yet again as its website directs visitors to install malware
Having already leaked the personal information of half the people in the entire United States, you might think things have gotten pretty much as bad …
The Uber app can secretly spy on iPhone screens
The Uber app for iOS has been given a unique privilege on the operating system which allows the app to spy on the iPhone’s screen, …
Equifax, which promised that exec stock sale wasn’t sketchy, now thinks it might be sketchy
Hey, remember Equifax? You should, since they leaked the personal information of half of the United States just a few weeks ago. Well, now the …
It’s official: We’ll never know how the FBI hacked the San Bernardino iPhone
It seems like ages ago, but it was only last year that Apple and the FBI were embroiled in a bitter legal dispute regarding an …
Apple finally answers all your questions about how Face ID works
Ever since that fateful Face ID demo during the iPhone X unveil, Apple hasn’t really given us more details on how its new authentication system …
Equifax CEO Richard Smith decides to retire after destroying the trust of 143 million Americans
Equifax CEO Richard Smith, who was paid a salary of nearly $12 million, has decided that allowing the leak of personal information on 143 million …
Months-old software bug was responsible for the devastating Equifax breach
The Equifax data breach in which the personal information of over 143 million Americans has already cost the company dearly. It’s lost nearly a third …
Your future sex robot could be hacked and programmed to murder you
It’s the year 2097. There you are enjoying the 84th season of House of Cards on your Wi-Fi enabled neural implant when your significant other …
Millions of Time Warner Cable customers affected by security leak
Hackers are a major concern for anyone with a cable, wireless, bank, or social media account — so, basically everyone — but sometimes bad actors …
Notorious spambot accidentally leaks 700 million email addresses and passwords
An email spambot just accidentally leaked its own mailing lists, revealing over 700 million email addresses along with many passwords. The leak is being called …
Uber is axing one of its creepiest features in the name of privacy
Despite all the horribly negative things that have sullied the Uber brand over the past couple of years, the company remains standing today, and now …
Abode is a smart home security system that finally makes sense
It wasn’t that long ago that outfitting your home with a security system required an appointment with some fancy monitoring company, a likely pricey estimate, …
AccuWeather’s iOS app caught sending location data when it says it isn’t
AccuWeather is one of the most popular weather apps across iOS and Android, and it’s a trusted service that countless people rely on every hour …
DJI scrambles to fix drone ‘cyber vulnerability,’ adds offline data mode for security
Chinese drone maker DJI is rolling out a new “local data mode” in an effort to bulk up the security of its hardware in the …
The man behind complicated P4S5W0rD$ now admits they won’t keep us safe
Creating a new password for an online account or app is an exercise in pure frustration. The increasingly complicated requirements are enough to make you …
