August 9, 2016 FTC flouts conventional wisdom, says changing passwords often can do harm Conventional computer security wisdom has been to change passwords often. It turns out, however, that most people make changes in detectable patterns. It's safer to have one long, complex password that you don't change.
August 8, 2016 New security vulnerability puts 900 million Android devices at risk, researchers warn Security firm Check Point has identified vulnerabilities affecting 900 million smartphones and tablets that use chipsets from component maker Qualcomm.
August 8, 2016 'Mayhem' rules as DARPA's battle of the machines hits Las Vegas A system called "Mayhem" has clinched the $2 million top prize in DARPA’s Cyber Grand Challenge in a competition to use software that automatically defends networks against attacks.
August 5, 2016 Apple finally launches bug bounties A select handful of researchers can earn up to $200,000 for identifying vulnerabilities in iOS or iCloud.
August 4, 2016 Jeep hackers show how to take control of vehicle moving at high speed A pair of well-known hackers has found another way to take control of a Jeep Cherokee — this time while it's moving at high speed.
August 3, 2016 Telegram pushes back on hack reports Reuters said Iranian hackers breached dozens of accounts and accessed millions of user phone numbers.
July 29, 2016 Wikileaks DNC email dump sparks malware fears The trove of leaked Democratic National Committee emails posted to Wikileaks on July 22 has sparked concerns about malware as users access the vast trove of documents.
July 21, 2016 Library of Congress fights off massive cyberattack The Library of Congress has fought off a massive cyberattack, officials confirmed Wednesday.
July 18, 2016 Hacker Guccifer 2.0 claims new DNC data leak Another batch of documents has purportedly been leaked from the Democratic National Committee’s servers by the hacker who goes by the name ‘Guccifer 2.0’. The files describe some democrats as “wobbly” on the controversial Iran nuclear deal and provide details of major celebrity donors such as director Steven Spielberg and actor Tom Hanks.
July 5, 2016 HummingBad: Chinese malware infects 10 million Android devices, experts warn Experts at cybersecurity specialist Check Point have issued an APB to all Android device users: the HummingBad malware problem is about to get worse.
