Megaviral Meitu “beauty” app’s data grab is anything but skin-deep
Android version seeks intrusive permissions, sends lots of data to servers in China. Continue reading Megaviral Meitu “beauty” app’s data grab is anything but skin-deep
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Google plugs severe Android vulnerability that exposed devices to spying
Bootmode exploit gave attackers ability to hack modem, eavesdrop on calls. Continue reading Google plugs severe Android vulnerability that exposed devices to spying
Locky ransomware uses decoy image files to ambush Facebook, LinkedIn accounts
Low-tech malware snares users via flaws in social networks’ code to spread automatically. Continue reading Locky ransomware uses decoy image files to ambush Facebook, LinkedIn accounts
Locky ransomware uses decoy image files to ambush Facebook, LinkedIn accounts
Low-tech malware snares users via flaws in social networks’ code to spread automatically. Continue reading Locky ransomware uses decoy image files to ambush Facebook, LinkedIn accounts
Cyber college for wannabe codebreakers planned at UK’s iconic Bletchley Park
Plan is to enroll 500 students each year and put them on a heavy diet of infosec. Continue reading Cyber college for wannabe codebreakers planned at UK’s iconic Bletchley Park
Symantec buys anti-ID fraud firm LifeLock for $2.3 billion
Company behind Norton bets big on identity-theft protection services. Continue reading Symantec buys anti-ID fraud firm LifeLock for $2.3 billion
AdultFriendFinder hacked: 400 million accounts exposed
Huge breach reveals 15 million “deleted” accounts among compromised data… Continue reading AdultFriendFinder hacked: 400 million accounts exposed
Apple Watch banned from UK cabinet meetings over Russian hacker fears
Smartphones and tablets were already barred in fear of foreign eavesdroppers. Continue reading Apple Watch banned from UK cabinet meetings over Russian hacker fears
iPhone passcode bypassed with NAND mirroring attack
FBI says it’s impossible but Cambridge computer security expert proves them wrong. Continue reading iPhone passcode bypassed with NAND mirroring attack
SWIFT hopes to thwart fraudsters with detection system in wake of bank heist
Bank messaging network beefs up fight against fraud after accusations of lax security. Continue reading SWIFT hopes to thwart fraudsters with detection system in wake of bank heist