Obama’s Cybersecurity Framework revealed (but is it enough?)

President Obama has launched the new Cybersecurity Framework, the Whitehouse’s guide for infrastructure providers like gas, electric, and water, as well as banks and power plants to fend off digital … Continue reading

Snapchat hack sends photos of smoothies to friends list

If you are an avid user of the app Snapchat, you are familiar with hacks and other issue that make the app not so secure. One of the big issues … Continue reading

A Snapchat Hack Is Sending People Pictures of Smoothies

A Snapchat Hack Is Sending People Pictures of Smoothies

Snapchat accounts are being hacked. Smoothie pics are getting sent. It’s a good time to change those passwords.

    



Microsoft releases Computing Safety Index for Safer Internet Day 2014

Today is the 11th annual Safer Internet Day, and upon it Microsoft has released its 2013 Computing Safety Index report, which details various means consumers take to stay safe online. … Continue reading

Woody Doll's Tiny Toy Gun Confiscated by Airport Security

Woody Doll's Tiny Toy Gun Confiscated by Airport Security

The noble men and women of TSA aren’t the only ones doing their part to keep the toy chests of the world free from terrorism. Just a few days ago, Heathrow Airport security successfully disarmed a one Mr. Woody of Toy Story fame, confiscating his inch-long, vaguely pistol-shaped piece of plastic and ensuring a safer tomorrow in the process.

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What Are "Smart" Credit Cards, and Why Are They Coming to America?

What Are "Smart" Credit Cards, and Why Are They Coming to America?

It only took the theft of 40 million Target customer credit card details to spur Congress into finally joining the rest of the world in abandoning the highly insecure credit cards you’re used to. Starting late next year, every credit card in the United States will adopt a more secure system. Here’s what it is, and how it works.

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Crazy-Advanced Malware Has Been Infecting Governments Since 2007

Crazy-Advanced Malware Has Been Infecting Governments Since 2007

Kaspersky security researchers just revealed their discovery of a cyberespionage threat they say could be the most advanced in the world. Immensely powerful and hard to detect, it’s been active since at least 2007, targeting governments, embassies, and energy companies. And nobody knows where it came from.

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Behind “The Mask”: Huge, sophisticated “Careto” malware discovered

What could be one of the most advanced cyber-espionage and malware systems has been identified, with Kaspersky Lab discovering a wide-reaching hacking scheme that has affected more than 380 different … Continue reading

Bitcoin exchange Mt Gox stops withdrawals after finding a technical issue

Bitcoin has been under increasing scrutiny all around the world as it gains popularity. Many governments are saying that bitcoin is increasingly used for illegal activities like terrorism funding and … Continue reading

Snapchat vulnerability opens iPhone users to disabling attack, says researchers

Snapchat has had a rough few months, what with the massive scraping of its users’ information and such. The latest headache for the company comes in the form of a … Continue reading