Archive for the ‘Security’ Category
Kim Dotcom Offers Up To $13,500 For Finding Bugs In Mega
The founder of the newly-launched Mega file-storage service, Kim Dotcom, has announced a rewards program for such users who are able to find any security bugs in Mega.
Apple Releases Java Update For Snow Leopard Following Blockage
Apple has released a Java update of its own following a blockage applied on January 31.
Washington Post Also Hacked, Allegedly By Chinese Hackers
After reports emerged that New York Times and Bloomberg News systems have been hacked by Chinese hackers, it has now been discovered that Washington Post also went through a similar ordeal.
Twitter Hacked Again, 250,000 Users Possibly Compromised
Another wave of hack attacks has apparently hit Twitter on Friday, possibly leaking the security credentials of some 250,000 Twitter users.
Oracle Releases Massive Java Security Patch With 50 Fixes
Oracle has released a massive Java security update with 50 fixes, 35 of these with CVSS score of 10.
WhatsApp Criticized By Dutch And Canadian Authorities Over Inadequate Privacy Controls
Both Dutch and Canadian authorities launched an investigation into the privacy policy of WhatsApp back in 2012. Now, they have criticized the app in the results of their investigation.
Anonymous Hacked Govenrment Website, Threatened To Leak Confidential Information Over Swartz
Last Friday, Anonymous hacked U.S. Sentencing Commission's website and threatened to leak confidential information online if justice system is not reformed.
Google Search Indexes 86000+ HP Public Printers, Open To Hack And Use
It has been revealed that Google indexes more than 86000 publicly available HP printers. Any hacker could use scripting to access any of those and start using it to print papers.
UK Regulators Fine Sony £250,000 Over PlayStation Network Hack
Sony's PlayStation Network was hacked back in 2011, an incident that forced the company to ramp up the security on the network. U.K. regulators have now fined Sony for the mishap.
Skype Refuses To Reveal Whether Or Not It Leaks User Conversations
Despite repeated inquiries regarding its position on wiretapping user conversations, Skype has refused to respond directly. And that is ominous.
Shylock Banking Malware Updated To Spread Through Skype
A new plugin called msg.gsm allows the nefarious banking malware, Shylock, to spread from one infected machine to another through Skype.
Chrome 25 Will Arrive With SSL Search Encryption
Google has announced at its Chromium blog that the upcoming version of its Chrome browser will be equipped with SSL search encryption.
War On Password: Google Explores Multiple Alternatives To Password
Google has apparently waged a war against password, trying to explore alternatives and fully convinced that the password-based security has reached the end of the line.
New Zero-Day Java Exploit Discovered, Goes On Sale In Cyber Underworld
Despite the recent security update dished out by Oracle, hackers have been able to discern yet another 0-day exploit in the software. The exploit was on sale in a cybercrime forum for $5000.
