While Apple recently patched a major security flaw for iOS
On Friday, Apple quietly released iOS 7.0.6, explaining in a brief release note that it fixed a bug in which "an attacker with a privileged network position may capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS." That’s the understated version. Another way to put it? Update your iPhone right now.
Apple will release a Mac update “very soon” that will address a newly-identified OS X security loophole that could allow hackers to remotely access sensitive information from users’ computers. The … Continue reading
WhatsApp users should ditch the instant messaging service else face privacy issues and potentially seeing new owner Facebook monetize them in intrusive ways, Germany’s data protection commissioner has warned, with … Continue reading
A Tinder security flaw has been exposing users’ exact locations for several months.
Posted in: Today's ChiliA Tinder security flaw has been exposing users’ exact locations for several months. Fixed now, though!
The dating app Tinder suffered a pretty big vulnerability that left users’ precise location open to snoops and other ne’er-do-wells. The issue was discovered by Include Security, which says users’ … Continue reading
Belkin had already patched the security loophole which could allow hackers to remotely take control of users’ WeMo plugs and whatever was plugged into them, the company says, as long … Continue reading
Belkin WeMo home automation products open to hackers, security researchers say don’t use them
Posted in: Today's ChiliBelkin has a number of home automation products in its WeMo line. The Belkin WeMo LED lighting products were launched in January. Belkin also offers a WeMo light switch along … Continue reading
The SANS Institute’s Internet Storm Center discovered a worm that affects older Linksys wireless routers after receiving multiple complaints from owners. The ISC, as it is called, published a write … Continue reading
As we inch toward the Mobile World Congress 2014 reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S5, we’re seeing bits and pieces that fit together to create a smartphone that might battle … Continue reading