Security researchers stop disclosing vulnerabilities after FBI raid on fellow researcher
The chilling effect in action.
On Jun 1, 2016 by Dissent Doe
Why websites are so vulnerable to hackers
There’s a method to their madness.
On May 31, 2016 by Ben Dickson
Katy Perry’s Twitter account hacked, sends a surprising message to Taylor Swift
This is not a good look.
On May 31, 2016 by Nia Wesley
Tumblr breach reportedly affected 65 million passwords
If you used Tumblr in 2013, you might want to reset your password just in case.
On May 30, 2016 by Eric Geller
FBI raids dental software researcher who discovered private patient data on public server
Justin Shafer reported a flaw in a company’s system. Then the FBI came knocking.
On May 27, 2016 by Dissent Doe
Unlike other Americans, millennials value speed over security online
What does this mean for the future of Internet security?
On May 26, 2016 by Eric Geller
What a self-made cyborg taught me about body hacking
Body hacking is here, and it’s subtle.
On May 25, 2016 by Selena Larson
Hillary Clinton’s private email system violated State Department rules
The State Department’s inspector general faulted several previous secretaries, too.
On May 25, 2016 by Eric Geller
FTC commissioner: Mandating encryption backdoors ‘is a terrible idea’
Terrell McSweeny said that encryption would soon become even more vital as smart devices proliferated.
On May 24, 2016 by Eric Geller
Cyber-savvy lawmakers urge colleagues to use encrypted messaging, better passwords
Wouldn’t we all feel more comfortable knowing our representative used WhatsApp?
On May 23, 2016 by Eric Geller
Hackers steal millions from Ecuadorian bank in third such attack this year
The network that processes money-transfer orders is urging banks to report every incident.
On May 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Senators introduce bill to block ‘dramatic’ changes to electronic search warrant rules
These lawmakers say there’s more to this obscure rule change than meets the eye.
On May 19, 2016 by Eric Geller
The ‘CSI: Cyber’ episodes that will never be
‘CSI: Cyber’ is dead. Long live ‘CSI: Cyber’.
On May 14, 2016 by Lauren Walker
Learn how to become a hacker in 14 free video courses
In order to avoid hackers, you should know what it takes to become one.
On May 13, 2016 by Christine Burkson
Senators to investigate rise of ransomware, viruses that take your computer hostage
With one report estimating that a single type of ransomware has cost $325 million, the stakes are high.
On May 10, 2016 by Eric Geller
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