SecureDrop, Aaron Swartz’s secure software for whistleblowers, gets a reboot
SecureDrop uses four different servers to keep communications between whistleblowers and reporters private.
On Oct 17, 2013 by Dell Cameron
The Liberator: Cody Wilson’s armed for a free speech battle
The nonprofit behind the first 3-D-printed gun is preparing for a legal battle that will determine the future of open-source weapons.
On Sep 27, 2013 by Kevin Morris
Your secret Wi-Fi password is no secret to Google
When a Wi-FI password is entered on an Android device, Google captures it.
On Sep 13, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Laptops and livelihoods compromised at Barcelona poker tourney
When online poker is your main source of income, your computer’s security is of the utmost importance.
On Sep 10, 2013 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Be careful who you sext: Snapchat might not be that secure after all
Your Snapchat usernames and phone numbers might be vulnerable, say researchers.
On Aug 30, 2013 by Aaron Sankin
Hackers stun banks with Trojan heists—and they’re still on the run
A rash of cybercrime reveals all sorts of security failures.
On Aug 28, 2013 by Miles Klee
Hackers breach ‘League of Legends,’ access 120,000 credit card numbers
The world’s “most played video game” gets gamed.
On Aug 21, 2013 by Miles Klee
Google says U.K. privacy laws don’t apply to it
The company refused to accept the legitimacy of a case filed by a group of British Google users who allege it illegally tracked their online activities.
On Aug 20, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Finally, there’s an app that gamifies your boring sex life
Now, instead of intercourse being a chore, Spreadsheets can provide fun and amusement through the magic of statistics.
On Aug 12, 2013 by Miles Klee
How cybercriminals use major news events to attack you
The recent birth of Prince George provides a perfect case study of the tactics used by hackers and spammers.
On Aug 5, 2013 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
SEA hacks Viber messaging app, claims it’s spying on users
The app appears to have been targeted because Viber has offices in Israel.
On Jul 24, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Reddit’s PRISM strategy: Don’t collect what the government wants
How has Reddit come to lead the way in protecting user privacy online? It makes a point to invest in user anonymity.
On Jul 19, 2013 by Cody Permenter
PayPal refuses to pay 17-year-old security researcher
When Robert Kugler reported a bug to PayPal, he was hoping to get paid as part of the company’s bounty program.
On May 28, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
How serious is the hacking threat to the U.S. power grid?
A new report claims there are 10,000 cyberattacks per day against U.S. energy companies, but critics say the number is overblown.
On May 23, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Mac spyware provides clues to Indian hacking operation
A newly-discovered backdoor that affects Mac computers has been tied to an Indian espionage group called “HangOver.”
On May 23, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
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