Etsy launches bug bounty program
The marketplace site joins Google and Facebook in offering rewards to hackers who point out security weaknesses.
On Sep 13, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Leaked Apple device IDs came from app developer, not FBI
Although AntiSec hackers claim they stole 1 million Apple device ID numbers from the FBI, a digital publishing company has come forward as the real source of the leak.
On Sep 10, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Social Q&A site Formspring gets hacked, resets all passwords
420,000 stolen passwords were posted on a security forum Wednesday.
On Jul 12, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski
Tumblr security hole has researchers concerned
A cross-site scripting vulnerability means hackers could access users’ accounts or launch a worm.
On Jun 13, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Why Twitter’s new security won’t keep you safe
Secure browsing is a smart move, but there’s still more to do.
On Feb 14, 2012 by Kris Holt
Hiding your tracks with Tor could be risky, say some
A popular tool for hiding illicit Internet traffic may be vulnerable to attack say some experts.
On Oct 25, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh
Security flaw leaves hotel safe virtually unlocked
A new video explains why you’re at risk of coming back to zero when you rely on a hotel safe.
On Sep 7, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh
Facebook offers bounty to hackers
In a move controversial with many users, Facebook is offering a “bug bounty” to any hacker who finds a security issue and reports it.
On Aug 31, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Smile: You’re in an ad (like it or not)
LinkedIn didn’t tell you you might be featured in an ad. Users have figured it out and they’re not happy.
On Aug 11, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Charitable subreddits add more security
Reddit’s charitable subreddits are beefing up security
On Jul 21, 2011 by Kevin Morris
Yfrog boss: We’re not the Weiner hole
The CEO of ImageShack, the service that posts millions of photos daily to people’s Twitter accounts, denied Thursday that his site had a security “hole,” as reported by the Daily Dot.
On Jun 2, 2011 by [email protected]
Weiner hole exposed: Congressman, millions left vulnerable
A flaw in Twitter photo-hosting service Yfrog may have left Rep. Anthony Weiner exposed.
On Jun 1, 2011 by [email protected]
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