Security Expert Opposes The Notion Of Wiretapping Backdoors
FBI is trying to devise a new law which would force companies to provide wiretapping backdoors in computers, phones and software.
Tweeting Lands Hacker Andrew Auernheimer In Solitary Confinement
Andrew Auernheimer, who was sentenced to 41 months in prison for unveiling AT&T security vulnerabilities, has been put in solitary confinement.
Washington State Court Website Hacked, Affected Citizens May Surpass 1 Million
The Washington State Court website was hacked sometime between September and February. Potential affected citizens is more than 1 million.
Zero-Day IE Vulnerability Used To Target Nuclear Weapons Researchers
A new zero-day Internet Explorer 8 vulnerability was recently used by hackers to install trojans on systems of Dept. of Labour employees.
Mozilla Warns FinFisher Not To Use Firefox’s Name
It has transpired that Gamma International uses the camouflage of Firefox to install its FinFisher spyware on target computers.
AT&T Finally Launches Digital Life Security And Monitoring Service
AT&T is finally rolling out the home automation and monitoring system that it showed off a while ago. Currently, the system is being available in 15 markets.
Millennials Are Generally Concerned About Their Online Privacy, Survey Reveals
A new survey has revealed that millennials are generally concerned about their online privacy and tend to divulge their personal info to get perks.
AP Twitter Account Hacked, Spread Fake White House Attack News
After hacking Associated Press' Twitter account, the hacker sent out a fake tweet saying two explosions had occurred at the White House and injured Obama.
Google Fined $190,000 In Germany Over Street View Service
In the German city of Hamburg, authorities have slapped a fine of $190,000 on Google for illegally using unencrypted Wi-Fi networks.
Microsoft Launches Consumer Awareness Campaign Regarding Online Privacy
Microsoft has launched a consumer awareness campaign which aims to educate the users about online privacy and help them learn different tools to ensure this.
Japanese Police Starts Asking ISPs To Block Tor
In a bid to curb the rising cybercrime in the country, the Japanese police has asked ISPs to start blocking Tor, an open source anonymizer.
CBS Twitter Account Was Hacked By Syrian Electronic Army
Syrian Electronic Army has claimed responsibility for the recent hacking of CBS Twitter accounts.
‘War For The Web’ Film Warns Of Privacy-Threatening CISPA And SOPA
'War for the Web' is a documentary film, featuring Aaron Swartz's interview, which aims to highlight the critical issues of online privacy and freedom in light of recent bills such as CISPA and SOPA.
Fake Antivirus Lures Android Users Via In-App Ads, Tricks Them To Pay
A new Android malware has been discovered which targets users through in-app ads and lures them into purchasing a fake antivirus.
