Computer Security Issues
Although email is one of the most popular modes of communication on the web, email encryption isn't very prevalent. Google now hopes to change that by preparing a Chrome plug-in that can enable end-to-end email encryption.
Lookout is mobile security app which can protect any iOS device or Android device from theft, contact data loss or any other threats that can be risk for your personal information. It can automatically take selfie of thief whoever stole your smartphone!
It would appear that despite having pulled the official plug on Windows XP, Microsoft is still rolling out some support for the platform. The company has rolled out a patch to fix the critical Internet Explorer bug revealed recently, and the patch has been offered for Windows XP as well.
Satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals are often used by military, government bodies and several industry sectors for highly critical situations. A team of researchers has now discovered a whole set of vulnerabilities in these SATCOM devices.
Although having very high security, hackers have been found breaching into many systems. So, to protect itself from being hacked, Facebook has built a security-focused framework called ThreatData. It'll help Facebook investigate, analyze and combat Internet threats.
Google has tried to significantly improve the security of its Google Play store in the last year or so. However, Kaspersky Labs has now warned that there are still 10 million possibly malicious Android apps out there.
ATM machines may look fairly secure pieces of hardware but if they are running Windows XP and have a public USB port, they are no good. Researchers have now revealed how hackers used malware-laden USBs to hack into such ATMs to withdraw cash.
NSA's surveillance tactics are an ever-green treasure-trove that just won't exhaust. Spiegel has now reported that the agency can intercept computer shipments and bug them before they reach the buyers.
RSA is one of the most prestigious encryption companies around the globe. A report from Reuters now reveals that NSA paid RSA a whopping $10 million to include backdoors in its products so that NSA could exploit them.
With every passing day, new and astonishing PC exploits are discovered. Scientists have, for instance, now revealed that the sounds made by a PC can be used to hack the personal details of its users.