More Cybersecurity - Page 65
Your Android phone pings Google a lot more than you might think
What's your phone saying to Google behind your back?
By Jack Morse
Someone just attempted to hack the DNC's voter database
The Democratic National Committee has reached out to the FBI after an attempt to hack into its voter database was discovered.
By Matt Binder
Instagram hacks raise questions about its 2FA security
The app's strongest security settings may not be enough to protect your account from determined hackers.
By Karissa Bell
Russian hackers target Republican think tanks critical of Moscow, Microsoft says
Microsoft announced that they have seized 6 domains connected to Russian hackers, some of which targeted conservative think tanks.
By Matt Binder
Here's why the feds are freaked out about a drone attack
U.S. officials are worried about consumer drones in the wrong hands.
By Sasha Lekach
Los Angeles Metro will deploy body scanners for security
Security is good, but at what cost to privacy?
By Rachel Kraus
Apple and Facebook could be asked by Australia to build tools to get around encryption
Australia's government wants to gives law enforcement and intelligence agencies new powers.
By Johnny Lieu
Instagram users are reporting the same bizarre hack
A hack is leaving users locked out of their accounts.
By Karissa Bell
Google tracks you even if you turn off 'location history': report
An AP investigation has discovered that Google still knows where you are, even when you think that they don't.
By Matt Binder
Dozens of Vegas slots went offline simultaneously during a hacker convention
The casino doesn't yet know the cause, but they're "pretty certain" it wasn't a hack.
By Jack Morse
Hacker convention in Vegas is full of tin-foil hats. Literally.
The DEF CON hacking convention brings with it its own sense of style.
By Jack Morse
Android devices are stunningly vulnerable if you're a careless power-user
Android users don't need to freak out just yet
By Rachel Kraus
These stoner hackers want machine learning to save us from sick weed
We are here for this version of the future.
By Jack Morse
Hackers can seize practically all your online accounts, and it's your voicemail's fault
By hacking your voicemail, a security researcher says he's found a way to take over Google, Microsoft, Apple, and WhatsApp accounts.
By Jack Morse
Homeland Security is worried about elections, so it's asking hackers for help
"I yearn for the days when we were just worried about the electric grid going down."
By Jack Morse
YouTubers are buying and opening terrifying mystery boxes from the dark web
Some of the packages contain satanic objects and children's clothes.
6 apps to hide your secret nude photos
Don't let anyone accidentally see your land down under.
By Morgan Sung
Why 'Fortnite' bypassing Google Play could be a security nightmare
Are Fortnite's developers making a mistake?
By Matt Binder
The hackers just arrived, and they're already breaking Vegas
From hijacked thermostats to malfunctioning slots, the signs of DEF CON are everywhere.
By Jack Morse
And now professional golf is being ransomed for bitcoin
The PGA of America's computer servers were hit with a ransomware attack.
By Jack Morse
Apple calmly tells Congress iPhones aren't spying on users
File it under "conspiracy theory."
By Rachel Kraus
Facebook has locked down its platform. Why that's bad news for researchers.
Facebook is in a tough spot here.
By Rachel Kraus
Fraudsters are abusing Google with fake copyright complaints, and it's getting worse
This isn't what the DMCA is for.
By Matt Binder
