The sorry state of stock trading mobile app security revealed
68% of the Android and iOS apps tested failed to validate TLS certificates Continue reading The sorry state of stock trading mobile app security revealed
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Instagram now lets you block people from commenting on your posts
Instagram introduces new tools to promote a safe, kind environment Continue reading Instagram now lets you block people from commenting on your posts
US Army Black Hawk helicopter damaged in drone crash
The crew were providing security for the annual United Nations General Assembly Continue reading US Army Black Hawk helicopter damaged in drone crash
Suspected mass-spoofing of ships’ GPS in the Black Sea
One ship’s navigation system reported that it was actually on land
Continue reading Suspected mass-spoofing of ships’ GPS in the Black Sea
No, Facebook spies aren’t secretly “following me”, it’s a hoax
Typing “Facebook security” into your block list won’t reveal their names Continue reading No, Facebook spies aren’t secretly “following me”, it’s a hoax
Tracking phones without a warrant ruled unconstitutional
‘Stingray use without a warrant violates 4th Amendment’ Continue reading Tracking phones without a warrant ruled unconstitutional
Equifax has been sending customers to a fake phishing site for weeks
A series of blunders to add to the Equifax breach Continue reading Equifax has been sending customers to a fake phishing site for weeks
Hackers holds entire school district to ransom
The hacking group stole personal information and sent explicit death threats against children to their parents. Continue reading Hackers holds entire school district to ransom
“Admin from Hell” holds company to ransom with porn makeover
The IT admin demanded $10,000, when he didn’t get it things got X-rated Continue reading “Admin from Hell” holds company to ransom with porn makeover
Why SMS two-factor authentication puts your bitcoins at risk
Your name and phone number is all that’s needed to intercept SMS 2FA and raid your bitcoin wallet. Continue reading Why SMS two-factor authentication puts your bitcoins at risk