There Are Real WIFI Risks That Are Easily Avoidable
If you own a laptop, tablet, or other mobile device, it’s likely that at some point in time you have connected to a WiFi access...
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Amazon Key Opens Your Door to Theft
In October 2017, Amazon announced its “Amazon Key” service just in time for the holiday shopping craze. In a perfect world, this...
Google's URL Shortener Shortens Your Path To Scams
Sometimes we want to get from Point A to Point B and let’s say I want to plot a route to various, oh craft beer tasting rooms and...
2 Billion Mobile Users Easy Hacking Targets
How many mobile users run the same security programs on their devices that they use for their home computers? Experts say not...
GitHub Discloses Password Exposure
It has happened. A company has done something proactive to alert users about potential accidental exposure of their passwords. In...
Process Allows Malware To Install Undetected
A new version of a ransomware that can evade detection has been seen in a new and improved state by researchers at Kaspersky...
Facebook Messenger Distributes Dangerous Malware
Facebook would probably really love some positive press right now in light of all the bad press it got and is still getting with...
Hey Siri! You Have A Big Mouth
In 2011, Apple released virtual pal Siri, a novel idea for iPhone owners. A simple “Hey Siri” opened a world of information for...
336 Million Twitter Users Urged To Change Their Passwords
Twitter discovered a bug that saved user passwords unprotected on an internal log, so every employee that has access to that log...
Your Private DNA Test May Not Be Private After All
Through DNA, finding your ancestry can be a fun and enlightening moment, but for some it’s turned into a living nightmare. Since...
Smart Homes Not Smart Enough For Hackers
Living the smart life is gaining popularity among busy households and those who appreciate the convenience. Who wouldn’t love to...
Banking Malware Revised To Be Undetectable And Still Steal Your Information
Some call it PandaBot. Others refer to it as Zeus Panda, but we here in the U.S. know it as the Panda Banker banking Trojan. It’s...