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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.

Washington confirms Chinese hack attack on White House computer

November 4, 2015

Washington confirms Chinese hack attack on White House computer

White House sources confirmed but downplayed an alarming report claiming that the U.S. government’s most sensitive computers -- including systems used by the Military Office for nuclear commands -- had been breached by Chinese hackers.

White House updates app, invites you to tinker with it

November 4, 2015

White House updates app, invites you to tinker with it

The White House released new versions of its White House app for iOS and Android Tuesday, including apps tailored for tablets. And in an unprecedented move, it opened its apps to developers to modify for their own use.

Anonymous hackers cripple Australian gov't websites

November 4, 2015

Anonymous hackers cripple Australian gov't websites

International hacking group Anonymous took at least 10 Australian government websites offline Tuesday in a series of escalating attacks over proposed changes to privacy laws.

Android porn app resets your passcode, demands money

November 4, 2015

Android porn app resets your passcode, demands money

There's a new piece of mobile ransomware hitting Android users, but giving in to its demands won't help.