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FREAK Security Flaw Leaves Both Apple and Google Devices Vulnerable To Attack

Ben Reid·March 4, 2015

Hackers and security experts make a living from sourcing bugs and vulnerabilities with our everyday software, but while the aim of the game is to find and patch these bugs as swiftly as possible, some lie dormant for many years before being discovered. Case in point: a long-standing flaw affecting both Google and Apple software has just been highlighted, leaving users vulnerable to attack when visiting a number of apparently secure websites including Whitehouse.gov, NSA.gov and FBI.gov.

How To Remove Any Superfish Like Adware From Your PC

Zayed Rehman·February 25, 2015

Adwares constantly put our computers to risk for a lot of reasons, and if you think Lenovo’s Superfish snafu was the only issue worth worrying about, then you might want to think again.

New Android Malware Fakes Shut-Down Process To Continue Spying

Ben Reid·February 20, 2015

10 Million Leaked Passwords Hit The Web, Here’s How To See If Yours Is Among Them

Ben Reid·February 13, 2015

The widespread leaking of passwords and credentials is a trend that just keeps cropping up, but while hackers tend to be culpable in these alarming situations, the latest 'leak' of some 10 million passwords is rather bizarre. A security researcher released login information of some 10 million users with noble intentions, the crux of this rationale being to help the wider digital community to better understand user behavior. But with the data now out in the open courtesy of a large torrent file posted by said security expert, there's relative cause for alarm, and if you want to ensure that your sensitive data is not out in the open, check the details below.

XAgent iOS Malware Causes Espionage, Doesn’t Require Jailbreak

Oliver Haslam·February 5, 2015

Cyber security is a big thing these days and it's only going to get even bigger as we increasingly blur the lines between our digital and physical lives. A particular set of security researchers know that too well, so when they start to warn of malware targeting iOS devices that don’t need to be jailbroken, it's worth listening to them.

List Of 25 Worst Passwords Of 2014

Zayed Rehman·January 20, 2015

Leaked Snowden Docs Reveal How An Intelligence Agency Was Tracking iPhones In Real Time

Zayed Rehman·January 20, 2015

In a new release of information, Edward Snowden - the famous NSA whistleblower - has now leaked documents revealing how GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters), a British Intelligence and security organization, has been tracking targeted iPhones in real time. More on this latest development in the world of ever growing compromised privacy, right after the jump.

UK Prime Minister Wants To Ban Encrypted Messaging Apps

Oliver Haslam·January 13, 2015

Those of us living outside the United States have been able to look on with a smug expression on our faces while the land of the free tries its best to get its tentacles into each and every communication medium on the planet. Not other government would try and get its fingers into encrypted messages sent by its own people, would it?

Almost One Billion Users Are At Risk Due To Android’s Lack Of Security Updates

Ben Reid·January 13, 2015

iDict Vulnerability In iCloud Has Been Patched By Apple

Oliver Haslam·January 6, 2015

A new tool that could potentially be used to gain access to an iCloud account, named iDict, has been stopped in its tracks after Apple beefed up its security.

New Tool iDict Can Apparently Hack Any iCloud Account, Here’s How It Works

Ben Reid·January 3, 2015

Apple's security has been under the microscope on more than one occasion in recent times, none more high profile than the widespread leak of celebrity private images back in late August of last year. But at that time, Apple stepped out and dispelled any notion of responsibility, claiming that those stung were hit due to the frailty of their passwords and lack of two-step verification, and with a new iCloud-based hack having emerged over the past few hours, it seems that those with weak password combos are once again susceptible.

Serious Privacy Vulnerability In Skype For Android Discovered, Here’s How It Works

Zayed Rehman·December 25, 2014

Apple Releases Critical Security Update For OS X, Here’s How You Can Download It

Oliver Haslam·December 23, 2014

Security updates - they're important, okay? Yes they are. But you already knew that, didn't you? Good, so the news that Apple has published a critical security update for OS X Mountain Lion all the way up to Yosemite, it’s already abundantly clear to you that it needs to be installed without any sort of delay.

Dangerous New Malware Affects Android, Jailbroken iPhone, Windows Phone Devices

Ben Reid·December 12, 2014

As mobile device owners, we're constantly vigilant of the numerous viruses, malware and general non-niceties that tend to be floating about, ready to hack our treasured gadgets and steal data and other such information. And now, a major new piece of malicious software has been uncovered by a security team that apparently targets diplomats, key figures within military circles and business executives, and while it can affect Windows Phone, Android and the Android apps on the BlackBerry OS, and iOS too only if it’s jailbroken.

PlayStation Network, 2K Games And Windows Live Accounts Hacked, Change Your Passwords Now

Zayed Rehman·November 22, 2014

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