Beware: more than half of Android devices still run the risk of being infected by an old malware dubbed Ghost Push. The trojan hides behind popular apps, ad links and short links downloaded and clicked by users.
Security October 17, 2016
Yahoo is working to bring back the automatic email forwarding feature, which the company disabled at such a suspect time. Users who are looking to switch to another email service have limited options, in lieu of the feature.
Security October 12, 2016
Wireless security cameras are slowly becoming popular, but battery life has always been a major setback. However, Netgear has managed to address this problem with its Arlo Pro, which the company promises can deliver six months of recording on a single charge.
Security October 11, 2016
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has banned the Apple Watch from cabinet meetings on fears of Russian hackers. Has it gone too far, considering that the Apple Watch can't even be online on its own?
Security October 10, 2016
Amazon changed the passwords of some users over the weekend after discovering a leaked list of email address and passwords that were not related to its website. Is the company paranoid, or is what it did a solid security measure?
Security October 10, 2016
The Obama administration may have openly accused the Russian government of conducting hacking on its organizations and citizens, hinting at President Vladimir Putin's involvement. However, the United States engaging in a cyberwar with Russia as retaliation is not a good idea.
Security October 10, 2016
The software that United States told Yahoo to install to scan through user emails was not a simple program, according to a Motherboard report. Sources claim that it more closely resembled a rootkit, which is a tool used by hackers.
Security October 8, 2016
The United States government has officially accused Russia of launching hacking attacks in a bid to interfere with the upcoming national elections. Will the outgoing Obama administration retaliate against the Kremlin?
Security October 8, 2016
The CIA started a new future-proof division, which will enable it to predict social unrest a few days before it happens. Meet the Directorate of Digital Innovation, a place where machine learning and agent expertise will come together.
Security October 7, 2016
BuzzFeed is the latest victim of the hacking group OurMine, which retaliated against the news outlet for its attempt to expose one of its members. OurMine vandalized posts on the BuzzFeed website and threatened to release a database that it had acquired.
Security October 6, 2016
While Yahoo is under scrutiny following its confirmation of email spying, as well as a massive data breach of its system in 2014, Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and Apple deny any surveillance of their users' email accounts and other messages.
Security October 7, 2016
A hacker claims to have infiltrated the systems of the Clinton Foundation, with the security breach denied by a foundation official. One of the alleged stolen documents reveal that banks donated TARP funds to the Democratic party.
Security October 4, 2016
A Reuters report exposed that Yahoo scanned millions of its users' emails in behalf of the U.S. intelligence officials. The move allegedly prompted the resignation of its top IT security officer.
Security October 5, 2016
The source code for the malware known as Mirai was uploaded on a hacker website. The malware was the one that powered the DDoS attacks that were recently launched against Krebs on Security and OVH.
Security October 2, 2016
The voter systems of 20 U.S. states have been hacked. The FBI has assured the public that there should be no concern about the possibility of altering the result of the November election.
Security October 3, 2016
New data was reported by the security company InfoArmor in the Yahoo data breach. The findings incriminate 'Group E,' possibly a Russian-based group of hackers found to mediate between their clients and potential customers of the data.
Security October 1, 2016
Trend Micro announced that the Google Play Store is anything but safe. The security experts highlighted that a number of apps are carrying the DressCode malware, which is able to exploit both home and enterprise networks.
Security October 1, 2016
A former Yahoo executive thinks that the number of user accounts compromised by the recently revealed security breach is higher than 500 million. According to his estimate, up to 3 billion users were affected.
Security October 1, 2016
Yahoo has placed the blame on the massive data breach that it reported last week on state-sponsored hackers. However, experts claim that the attack was carried out by criminals that are not backed by any government.
Security September 28, 2016
The impact of the recent accounts theft involving millions of Yahoo users will eventually be felt in the future. The presence of stolen information in the darknet market will allow accessibility to related databases and services.
Security September 28, 2016
Hacker Ardit Ferizi will have 20 years to think about what he did after he was sentenced to prison, stealing over 1,300 data to aid the Islamic State. Others who might be planning on doing the same should also think twice because the maximum sentence is 35 years.
Security September 28, 2016
Krebs on Security sustained a type of DDoS attack that's believed to be the worst in internet history. It's now using Project Shield, a technology that taps Google's infrastructure to protect news outlets and journalists from similar assaults and ensure freedom of speech.
Security September 26, 2016
Yahoo has confirmed that it suffered from a massive security breach that exposed data of at least 500 million users. For people with Yahoo accounts, here are the things to do to protect yourself.
Security September 24, 2016
Yahoo was under cyber-attack some time ago, and the company might confirm soon that it suffered a massive user data breach. The exposure of 200 million accounts from 2012 could impact the Yahoo-Verizon deal that is in the works.
Security September 22, 2016
Three news organizations have come together to sue the FBI over the hack of the San Bernardino iPhone. They believe the information on how the hack was achieved needs to be released to the public, and as such, they are looking to the courts to force the agency to concede.
Security September 16, 2016
Jacob Ajit, a 17-year-old from Virginia, managed to use T-Mobile's network data without paying a dime. The teenager labels the exploit as being elementary, and has notified T-Mobile of its security flaw.
Security September 16, 2016
An FBI investigation led to the arrest of two Israeli teens who are behind the paid online service vDOS. Through the platform, customers can request DDoS attacks and pay amounts depending on how long the attacks will last.
Security September 12, 2016
The NSO Group, the company behind last month's reported iPhone hack, is just one of several firms selling digital spying services. With price tags reaching millions of dollars, the NSO Group's target customers are governments and law enforcement agencies.
Security September 5, 2016
Check Point reports that more than 40 Google Play store apps are infected with a new malware called DressCode. More than 400 more apps from third-party app stores are also infected.
Security September 3, 2016
The FBI has found security breaches in the voter registration databases of Illinois and Arizona. The attacks have been attributed to hackers based in Russia who were able to download the information of as many as 200,000 Illinois voters.
Security August 30, 2016
Opera's web sync service suffered a security breach last week, prompting the company to force reset all passwords. The passwords are all protected, but Opera is understandably not taking any chances.
Security August 29, 2016
Windows 10 collects an 'unprecedented amount' of data and has little to no respect for user choice and privacy, the EFF points out. The organization slams Microsoft's 'downright malicious' tactics, urging the company to change its ways.
Security August 24, 2016
Russian hackers attempted to breach the systems of the Moscow bureau of the New York Times. Could Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump be influencing the targets of the cyberattacks?
Security August 24, 2016
Cisco and Fortinet acknowledged that the data leaked recently by the hacking organization the Shadow Brokers is legitimate. The firewalls from the two firms were compromised some years ago, but fixes were recently deployed.
Security August 18, 2016
Anonymous hackers known as the 'Shadow Brokers' are claiming to have acquired tools used by the NSA-linked Equation Group. The cyberweapons are now up for auction to the highest bidder.
Security August 16, 2016
Researchers have found that hard disk drives sounds can be exploited by hackers to steal critical data and crack systems. Is it time to make the switch to solid-state drives?
Security August 13, 2016
Oracle acknowledged a data breach in its retail unit. This confirms that hundred and thousands of cash registers using the MICROS point-of-sale system have been affected and could be vulnerable.
Security August 10, 2016
Facebook has denied allegations of being reluctant in complying with German authorities' requests for user data, arguing that many requests were in fact poorly formulated. Nevertheless, the social network pledges to cooperate and help authorities fight terrorism.
Security August 8, 2016
Symantec revealed that an unknown group dubbed Strider is deploying Remsec malware across networks in China, Russia and other countries. The group reminded experts of similar instances when nations used malware campaigns in cyber warfare.
Security August 8, 2016
Cybersecurity could soon be another place where bots become invaluable for experts. DARPA recently organized The Cyber Grand Challenge, where computer algorithms showed how easy it is to clean up vulnerabilities in code written by humans.
Security August 8, 2016
Jeep hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek unveiled another exploit to take control of the SUV even while it is moving at high speeds. However, Fiat Chrysler said that the hack was carried out on a Jeep with outdated software.
Security August 5, 2016
A Hillary Clinton campaign fundraiser was announced to take place during the Black Hat conference. The event, where important issues about cyber policy will be discussed, should underline the support Clinton has from the tech world.
Security August 2, 2016
Security researchers have unveiled a technique that will allow hackers to record every press made on a wireless keyboard. Named the "keysniffer," the attack exploits a vulnerability found even in devices made by big brands.
Security July 27, 2016
Motorola said it is difficult to push out monthly security patches for its smartphones, preferring to bundle the updates into bigger maintenance releases or operating system upgrades. For security-conscious users, keep clear from the company's devices.
Security July 27, 2016
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech
Phones/Tablets/Mobile Tech
