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Google revises Internet search formula to prod other websites to strengthen their security

November 4, 2015

Google revises Internet search formula to prod other websites to strengthen their security

Google is wielding the power of its dominant Internet search engine to push more websites into protecting the people using their services.

UK intelligence agency in cyber spying controversy

November 4, 2015

UK intelligence agency in cyber spying controversy

Hot on the heels of the NSA snooping firestorm, a leaked document appears to detail the cyber espionage tricks employed by its UK counterpart, GCHQ.

Tech Q&A: Secure transactions, social media privacy, photo sharing and more

November 4, 2015

Tech Q&A: Secure transactions, social media privacy, photo sharing and more

Want to keep your online transactions secure and ensure social media privacy? Here's how..

Spotify data breach means trouble for Android users

November 4, 2015

Spotify data breach means trouble for Android users

Spotify users won't like this song: The popular streaming-music service has been hit with a data breach, resulting in unauthorized access of its "systems and internal company data."

Internet security researchers use Heartbleed bug to target hackers

November 4, 2015

Internet security researchers use Heartbleed bug to target hackers

Anti-malware researchers have turned the tables on cyber criminals by using the Heartbleed bug to gain access to online forums where hackers congregate.

Why that massive Target hack was good for consumers – and what you need to do to stay safe

November 4, 2015

Why that massive Target hack was good for consumers – and what you need to do to stay safe

A horrific data breach at Target has cost the company an enormous amount of money, there are at least 100 lawsuits pending, and some consumers were put at risk. But some of us are actually better off.

The rise of the BYOB hackerspace -- just bring your own brain

November 4, 2015

The rise of the BYOB hackerspace -- just bring your own brain

Introducing the Hackerspace -- a do-it-yourself space where ordinary people can create extraordinary things. Hackerspaces are popping up all over the country, letting people use the facilities to build their own creative projects.

5 times as much Mac malware this year

November 4, 2015

5 times as much Mac malware this year

If you're worried about hackers and cybercriminals, but you think you're safe because you've got a Mac, you need to change your thinking fast. Macs are no longer the invulnerable devices they once were.

Hackers hit Apple in cyberassault

November 4, 2015

Hackers hit Apple in cyberassault

The same hackers that hit Facebook’s computers on Friday infected the computers of some Apple employees, the company acknowledged Tuesday.

Your Twitter account was compromised, company warns way too many

November 4, 2015

Your Twitter account was compromised, company warns way too many

An unknown number of Twitter accounts have been “compromised,” the microblogging service revealed Thursday morning. And in its efforts to inform users, Twitter has turned a small problem into a doozy.