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1.2KSecurity / TechHow Facebook is tracking Android users without a Facebook account
This new research says that 42.55% of free apps on the Play Store can share your data with Facebook, even without an...
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776Business / Security / TechL.A. Times and Tribune newspapers hit with malware attack
The virus spread through the Tribune publishing network and infected systems used in news production and the printing process.
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1.4KGoogle / How To / Security / TechEnabling Google two-factor authentication should be your 2019 resolution, here’s how to do it
Afraid of setting up Google 2FA? Don't be! We're here to help!
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644Security / TechNew Netflix phishing scam is out in the wild
This Netflix phishing scam warning came from the Federal Trade Commission.
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1.8KSecurity / TechSan Diego Unified School District is hacked losing data of over 500,000 individuals
The San Diego Unified School District says they have sent emails to all potentially impacted individuals.
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1.4KSecurity / TechTechaeris: The top privacy and data leak stories of 2018
These are just a few of the privacy and data leak stories we covered in 2018.
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748Security / TechThe personal data and social security numbers of children are for sale on the dark web
If you're not familiar with the dark web, well, let's just say it's probably better that you stay away from such things.
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2.0KSecurity / TechNest camera hacked with leaked password and hacker speaks to owner
It's important to note that this issue had less to do with the actual Nest camera as it did with a leaked...
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1.9KSecurity / TechBeware of Facebook phishing text messages
Those links could lead to a dummy Facebook page designed to get you to divulge personal information.
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746Google / Security / TechConsumer-advocacy groups file complaint against Google accusing them of misleading kids and parents
The complaint filed with the FTC says apps within the Family section of Google Play show targeted ads, inappropriate ads, and content...
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1.6KSecurity / TechHackers targeting Google, Yahoo, and Proton Mail accounts are able to pass two-factor authentication
Researchers from Amnesty International published a report that highlights recent phishing operation that is hacking accounts in the Middle East and Africa.
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748Security / Tech[UPDATED] Report claims Facebook gave Netflix, Spotify, and Microsoft access to users’ private messages
The agreements were intended to push the rapid user growth of Facebook and raise its advertising value.
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770Security / TechAlexa is Coming to Your Home Security System
According to an update from Amazon about the new API, people can say "Alexa, arm" or "Alexa, disarm.
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832Security / TechVideo: Inside the world of shady Amazon sellers and the tactics they employ to get your business
The Wall Street Journal went on an investigative journey into the world of Amazon sellers from China to see how their products...
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720Security / TechFacial recognition testing of the general public is underway by UK police
The facial recognition cameras are secured to lampposts and are also mounted to vans for mobility.
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658Security / TechTaylor Swift employs facial recognition at her concerts to identify potential stalkers
Celebrity security details can range from a personal bodyguard at all times all the way to employing facial recognition at their concerts.
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1.1KSecurity / 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.
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1.0KSecurity / 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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673Security / 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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926Security / 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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953Google / 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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533Business / 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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524Business / 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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644Security / 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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875Security / 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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859Business / 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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768Business / 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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690Security / 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.
