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990Android / Mobile / Security / TechConcerned with privacy on your mobile device? A deGoogled phone might be for you
I've noticed that no matter what side of the aisle people stand on, they are concerned with Google, Facebook, and others invading...
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334Security / TechInfographic: 50% of Germans willing to pay for better Facebook privacy
The terms of service (ToS) put in place by Facebook ensure they can collect troves of data from their users and use...
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343Apple / Security / TechApple testing unlocking iPhone with a mask on, but you’ll need an Apple Watch
Currently, the Apple Watch can be used to unlock your iMac and MacBook Pro.
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391Security / TechTim Berners-Lee wants to give us back control of our personal data
As the years have passed, companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, Apple, media conglomerates, and others have taken control of the flow...
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501Google / Security / TechIn light of recent security flaws, here are some Google Chrome alternatives
Last year, The Washington Post outright declared Chrome "spy software."
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1.8KSecurity / TechSecurity firm Armis discovers new Bluetooth vulnerability dubbed BLEEDINGBIT
BLEEDINGBIT effects Bluetooth Low Energy chips made by Texas Instruments and primarily used in Cisco, Meraki, and Aruba wireless access points.
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1.2KSecurity / TechResearch from Radboud University shows some popular SSDs may have vulnerabilities
SSD manufacturers often use Advanced Encryption Standards (AES) to encrypt their drives.
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1.1KSecurity / TechMilwaukee woman has $1,600 siphoned from bank account after hackers take over Facebook account
The Milwaukee woman claims her password was compromised of an entire sentence which no one else knew.
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1.3KSecurity / TechVulnerability Management Software: An essential piece of the security puzzle
Vulnerability Management Software - Vulnerability Management solutions first assess the network, then prioritize the weaknesses discovered so that the most important can...
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1.5KSecurity / TechThis Hy-Vee coupon scam is a good reminder to be careful of online deals during holidays
The Hy-Vee coupon scam involves a Facebook post in which you could get $80USD worth of groceries for free.
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1.8KMobile / Security / Tech / WearablesMiSafes children’s smartwatches are actually more harmful than safe
Hackers can easily access the smartwatch allowing them to track the child's movements, listen in on their conversations, and even make calls.
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1.3KSecurity / TechPresident Trump signs bill creating the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is a brand new government law enforcement agency signed into law by President Trump.
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1.0KGoogle / Security / TechInfographic: When was the last time you Googled yourself?
Our searchable information, even as basic as our first and last name, is perhaps more identifiable than we may realize.
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1.5KBusiness / Security / TechAmazon data breach hits company just days before the Black Friday rush
The data breach has been confirmed by Amazon and involves users email addresses and names.
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1.4KSecurity / TechPhishing during the holiday online shopping season: How to stay safe
Phishing victims usually receive emails that look like messages from legitimate online vendors, such as Amazon and eBay.
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1.2KSecurity / TechDell has reset customer passwords due to a cybersecurity attack
On November 9th, 2018, Dell detected and stopped unauthorized activity on their networks.
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1.1KSecurity / TechIf you have a DD Perks account it may have been hacked
DD Perks is a loyalty rewards program that's been in place for a number of years.
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1.3KBusiness / Security / TechMarriott announces data breach of Starwood Hotel database of 500 million guests
Marriott was alerted to the data breach on September 8, 2018, from a security tool when hackers attempted to access the database...
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1.4KBusiness / Security / TechThe Marriott Starwood Hotels hack began four years ago prompting some to ask how it was missed
There are some saying the merger of Marriott Starwood Hotels in 2016 may have further weekend their security and corporate technology.
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1.2KSecurity / TechWas Quora hacked? Yes, and it has affected 100 million users accounts
Quora says that questions and answers submitted anonymously were not affected by the breach.
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1.3KSecurity / TechThe United States Secret Service testing facial recognition technology around the White House
Security cameras around the White House will capture images of people walking by and attempt to match faces to "people of interest."
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917Business / Security / TechThe Japanese government will reportedly stop buying Huawei and ZTE devices
The U.S. believes the companies are being used by the Chinese government for intelligence gathering on governments and non-Chinese citizens.
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860Business / Security / TechThe Marriott hack could involve Chinese intelligence operatives
Private investigators hired by the company have discovered signs similar to previous hacks blamed on Chinese intelligence.
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1.6KGoogle / Security / TechSecond data breach causing Google to sunset Google+ sooner
If you've been hanging onto Google+, like some of us have been, there's no better time than the present to move on...
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1.6KSecurity / TechWhat is a VPN kill switch, and why does it matter?
Kill switches are a dramatically named security feature, but one that should be considered vital if you’re worried about your browsing activities...
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1.1KSecurity / TechThis is Dashlane’s list of worst password offenders of 2018
Having a weak passcode is risky enough, but brazenly flaunting poor password practices in a room full of TV cameras is as...
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1.7KSecurity / TechThis is SplashData’s 100 worst passwords from this past year
This list will showcase the top 100 worst passwords people used in 2018.
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1.8KSecurity / TechFacebook API bug might have exposed 6.8 million users’ private photos to developers
The Facebook API bug reported by the company may have exposed the private photos of at least 6.8 million users.
