New Facebook Messenger App For Kids Raises Privacy Questions
26-December-2017
On the surface, the new Facebook For Kids messenger app looks like a solid win that should put the minds of parents all over the world at ease.
The company…
Files Containing Nearly 1.5 Billion Passwords Leaked On The Internet
25-December-2017
Researchers from the security firm 4iQ have made a disturbing discovery on the dark web. A massive repository has been discovered that contains a staggering 1.4 billion usernames and…
New “MailSploit” Allows Email Spoofing
23-December-2017
Phishing attacks just got a whole lot easier.
A German security researcher named Sabri Haddouche has recently discovered a set of email vulnerabilities that have been collectively dubbed “Mailsploit.” At…
Some Websites Can Force Your Computer To Mine Cryptocurrency
22-December-2017
Researchers at Malwarebytes have discovered a new exploit that allows malicious website owners to use your PC to mine various forms of cryptocurrency, even if you exit the browser…
Some Computer Manufacturers Are Disabling Intel Chip Firmware
21-December-2017
Intel is catching some flak for releasing CPU technology that’s filled with security flaws. At issue is Intel’s Management Engine (ME), which is designed for Enterprise use and is…
Paypal-Owned Company Sees Breach Of 1.6 Million Customers
19-December-2017
TIO Networks, a cloud-based, multi-channel bill payment platform purchased by Paypal for $233 million in 2017, was breached earlier this year, exposing PII (Personally Identifiable Information) for an estimated…
Former Employees Pose Serious Risk To Security
18-December-2017
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reminded those who deal with PHI and PII of the dangers that terminated employees can pose…
Many Consumers Would Withdraw Business From Companies If Data Breached
16-December-2017
You’ve probably heard the phrase “the customer is always right” a thousand times. It’s a truism in the business world, except when it isn’t. A recent survey released by…
Look And Feel May Change In Future Windows 10 Update
14-December-2017
Microsoft is experimenting with a new feature that may change the look and feel of Windows 10 in some future update.
The new approach is referred to as “Sets,” which…
Fake Symantec Blog Post Is Spreading Mac Malware
13-December-2017
Sometimes hackers opt for a stealthy approach. Other times, their attempts are downright brazen. That’s definitely the case with a newly launched malware campaign that seeks to spread “Proton…