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iPhone Users Are Adviced To Be Careful Before Replying To Any Text

iPhone Users Are Adviced To Be Careful Before Replying To Any Text

If you’re an iPhone owner, then you should be careful before responding to any text messages. French jailbreak developer and iOS security researcher Pod2G has found a flaw in iOS messaging system for which hackers or thieves could access your personal information. The flaw involves a malicious party spoofing the “reply” to number. According to Pod2G, this flaw is present in all versions of iOS up to and including the latest iOS 6 beta 4.

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US-CERT Reveals Security Defect In Intel Chips

The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has revealed a defect in 64-bit Intel chips. A security expert said for this defect, hackers could take control of Windows and other operating systems. If hackers actually could do it then its result was not easeful. Till now, Intel did not response about the issue. It is uncleared that actually what has happened?

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Security Flaws Found In Google Wallet On Android Phones

Security Flaws Found In Google Wallet On Android Phones

Google Wallet, a service introduced by Google to make the transactions of a user absolutely paper-free, was introduced back in 2011. However, some carriers initially blocked it due to security concerns, only to eventually unblock it reluctantly. And although now Google Wallet is available on a number of Android devices, a number of security flaws have been uncovered in Google Wallet. The latest flaw reveals that if someone has access to your phone, that person can reset your Google Wallet and have the PIN number sent to them. This will immediately compromise the security of the service.

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Microsoft Giving Free Windows Phone To Malware-Stricken Android Users

Microsoft Giving Free Windows Phone To Malware-Stricken Android Users

In a rather unusual advertising move, Microsoft has asked Android users to tell them about their Android plights, especially about the recent malware problem. And in return, the users may get a chance to win free Windows Phone! It’s a fine way of highlighting Android’s qualms and at the same time, marketing Windows Phone right into the Android fan-base.

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Security Flaw In Windows Phone 7.5

Security Flaw In Windows Phone 7.5

A reader at WinRumous has revealed that Windows Phone 7.5 is prone to a denial-of-service attack. The attack can be launched simply through a malicious text message which shuts down the phone as soon as it reaches the inbox. Upon rebooting the phone, you are no longer able to send messages because the messaging hub becomes inactive and is locked.

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New Yorker Sues HP Over Printer Security

New Yorker Sues HP Over Printer Security

A New York resident, David Goldblatt, has blamed HP for having sold him printers which contained security flaws. According to him, HP well knew about the flaws and yet sold them. And that this compromised the security of his printer, making it vulnerable to exploits by hackers.

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iPad 2 Security Flaw With Smart Cover – Access Without Passcode

iPad 2 Security Flaw With Smart Cover – Access Without Passcode

After Siri Lock Flaw, apfeltalk.de forums user has reported a security flaw of iPad 2 with Smart Cover Installed anybody to access your iPad 2 without any Pass-code. Its present in iOS 5. and does not require any Jailbreak. Check the details with video how to do this below.

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Facebook Security Flaw Hijack Fan Pages

A Facebook security flaw or a misunderstanding, lets Page administrators boot original Page creators from admin status, effectively enabling new admins to hijack Pages and if the creator of a Facebook Page sets someone else as an administrator, they should have the same administrative rights as them. Facebook Page creators thus need to be weary of recruiting additional administrators to help them manage a growing number of fans and extra administrators can have malicious plans for taking over your Facebook Page……………….

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