Tag: Security

100,000 Apps Enable Leakage of Facebook Profile Info, According to Symantec
Security firm Symantec released a report indicating that there are about 100,000 Facebook apps that accidentally enable the leakage of Facebook user info to third-parties like adve...
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Mobile Device Security Threats at All Time High
As smartphone and tablet use rises steadily, people may not be fully aware of the security...
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PlayStation Network Users’ Credit Card Info Stolen, Says Hackers
Ever since the PSN went down, and Sony admitted that the cause was...
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Royal Wedding Brings Out the Cyber Criminals
Cyber criminals are exploiting the world's fascination with the British Royal Wedding, which is taking place on Friday. They're using the attention the event is getting to bolster...
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Epsilon and Other Data Breaches Prompt OTA Action
The Online Trust Alliance (OTA) has announced what it is calling the "Security by design" framework and related guidelines in response to re...
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Facebook Safety and Security Tools and Resources Launched
Facebook has introduced a set of new safety and security tools and resources. This starts with a newly redesigned Family Safety Center...
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Skype Android Vulnerability Puts Personal Info at Risk
A vulnerability in Skype and Skype Video for Android has been discovered, which can leave sensitive information at the mercy of other, malicious apps. The...
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WordPress Hacked, Advice: Use a Strong Password
Automattic and WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg announced today that their servers have been hacked, and source code...
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Epsilon Breach – Phishing Likely the Main Threat for Customers
The Epsilon security breach continues to have people on edge...
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Epsilon Breach Not Too Worrisome, According to Security Experts
The messages continue to flood inboxes, as a result of the...
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Epsilon Hacked, Major Bank, Retailer Customers’ Email Addresses Stolen
Hackers have gained the names and email addresses of millions of people who do business with a variety of companies, by way of third-party email marketing provider...
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Google Tackles SSL Certificate Security
Less than a month ago, a security incident involving SSL certificates and at least one Iranian hacker took place, startling more than a few experts in the process. Now, demonstrat...
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Iran Implicated In Attack Targeting Google, Yahoo, Skype
Google, Yahoo, and Skype users in Iran should be extra cautious online from now on.  Evidence suggests that the Iranian government organized an attack focused on obtaining nine sec...
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Firefox 4 Official Release – Was It Worth The Wait?
While Firefox 4 could be obtained yesterday, today marks the official release of the Firefox 4 (RC) downlo...
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Twitter Adds “Always Use HTTPS” Setting
The likelihood of a Twitter user losing control of his or her account should soon decrease by quite a bit.  Late yesterday, the company announced a new "Always use HTTPS" setting t...
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