Tag: Security

Internet Explorer Security Flaw Puts Users at Risk, Feds Say Switch Browsers
If, for some reason, you still use Internet Explorer to browse the web, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security advises that you switch to a different browser for the time being....
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Stowaway’s Mom Seeking Sponsor To Reunite With Son
A Somalian stowaway’s mom was shocked and relieved to learn her son had stolen into the...
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Michaels Security Breach Affected Three Million Cards
Michaels, North America's largest specialty arts & crafts store, has confirmed that a security breach exposed data from millions of transactions from May 8th, 2013, to January 27th...
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Yahoo Explains How It’s Making All Its Properties More Secure
Last fall, Yahoo announced that it would turn on SSL/HTTPS encryption for Yahoo Mail...
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Mark Zuckerberg Called Obama to Express Frustration ‘Over the Damage the Government Is Creating for Our Future’
Earlier this week, reports emerged that said the NSA posed as Facebook to infect computers with malware. The revelation came from none other than American fugitive whistleblower Ed...
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Home Security Systems: What To Look For
When it comes to protecting your home, family, and belongings, one of your best options is a home security system. While it may seem like all home security systems are alike, this...
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Google Has Acquired SlickLogin, Which Lets You Log In Using Sounds You Can’t Hear
Google has acquired SlickLogin for an undisclosed figure. The startup launched only five months ago at TechCrunch Disrupt, and quickly managed to catch the interest of the technolo...
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Kickstarter Reveals Hack, Some User Info Compromised
Kickstarter CEO Yancey Strickler took to the company blog over the weekend to announce that the...
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Sochi Olympics: Will Security Be Tight Enough?
The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia are preparing to get underway as teams across the world begin competing for the gold, silver, and bronze on Thursday evening. Both snowboar...
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Yahoo Adds SSL Encryption To Tumblr
Tumblr announced that users can now enable SSL security. This comes after Yahoo announced late last year that it would encrypt all info that moves between its data centers by the e...
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Yahoo Warns Users Of Big Yahoo Mail Hack Attempt
Yep, time for another announcement about an issue with Yahoo Mail. Yahoo announced that it identified a "coordinated effort" to gain unauthorized access to Yahoo Mail accounts,...
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Facebook Awards Biggest Bug Bounty Payout Yet
Back in 2011, Facebook launched its bug bounty program, in which it would pay users disclosing security bugs that have previously gone undiscovered. The company kindly reminded...
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Mobile Hardware Security to Take in $1 Billion This Year
As the world becomes more connected, the inherent security flaws in our global network have been highlighted by security professionals, criminals, and national governments alike....
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Neiman Marcus Data Breach Exposed 1.1M Cards
Earlier this month, high-end retailer Neiman Marcus confirmed that they had been the target o...
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CNN’s Twitter, Facebook Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
Late Thursday night, CNN had a bunch of social media accounts hacked. The group responsible, the Syrian Electronic Army, announced their intent to "retaliate against CNN's viciousl...
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