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Anonymous intends to unveil names of up to 1,000 Ku Klux Klan members

May 3, 2016

Anonymous intends to unveil names of up to 1,000 Ku Klux Klan members

The so-called “hacktivist” group Anonymous announced on Wednesday its intentions to name more than 1,000 members of the Ku Klux Klan.

Every Android gadget at risk from new security flaw

May 3, 2016

Every Android gadget at risk from new security flaw

You might remember a few months ago we told you about a huge flaw in Android called Stagefright. It let hackers run malicious code on your Android smartphone or tablet by sending you a simple text message. Because of the way it worked, it left more than 900 million gadgets worldwide vulnerable.

Former CIA chief not a big fan of new China-US cyber agreement

May 3, 2016

Former CIA chief not a big fan of new China-US cyber agreement

By reaching an agreement on cyber-theft with the U.S., the Chinese are showing a willingness to embrace the American definition of what constitutes appropriate espionage, former CIA director Michael Hayden said Tuesday.

Ashley Madison CEO steps down in wake of hacking

May 3, 2016

Ashley Madison CEO steps down in wake of hacking

The CEO of adultery website Ashley Madison is stepping down in the wake of the massive breach of the company's computer systems and outing of millions of its members.

Canadian police appeal to Ashley Madison hackers to help in possibly-related 'suicide' investigations

May 3, 2016

Canadian police appeal to Ashley Madison hackers to help in possibly-related 'suicide' investigations

Toronto police reportedly have received reports of two suicides related to the hacking of cheating website Ashley Madison.

Tech Q&A: Future hacks, selling old video games, tame your text and more

May 3, 2016

Tech Q&A: Future hacks, selling old video games, tame your text and more

Kim Komando answers your questions about hacking threats, selling old video games for a profit, sites for tracking post-retirement money, and much more.

Hackers exploit Flash in one of the largest malware attacks in recent history

May 3, 2016

Hackers exploit Flash in one of the largest malware attacks in recent history

In case it wasn’t clear yet, Adobe’s Flash isn’t exactly the safest tool for delivering Internet content. Hackers are already more than aware of the software’s security issues and are happy to exploit them for various malicious purposes. That’s exactly what happened in late July when hackers used Flash to infect Yahoo websites with malware in what has been described as one of the largest malvertising attacks seen in the recent months.

Why the OPM hack is an ongoing cyber headache

May 3, 2016

Why the OPM hack is an ongoing cyber headache

The shadowy hackers that stole more than 21 million social security numbers in a huge breach of federal personnel files have created an ongoing cyber headache, experts warn, citing the data’s value to both criminals and cyber spies.

Hackers target online affair site Ashley Madison, threaten to leak millions of customer details

May 3, 2016

Hackers target online affair site Ashley Madison, threaten to leak millions of customer details

Online affair site Ashley Madison has joined the growing list of high-profile hacking victims. Hackers have threatened to leak millions of customer details after posting personal information on some of the site’s users online.

No one is safe: $300 gadget steals encryption keys out of the air, and it’s nearly unstoppable

May 3, 2016

No one is safe: $300 gadget steals encryption keys out of the air, and it’s nearly unstoppable

Just when you thought you were safe, a new hacking toy comes along and rocks your world. Imagine a tool exists that lets hackers pluck encryption keys from your laptop right out of the air. You can’t stop it by connecting to protected Wi-Fi networks or even disabling Wi-Fi completely. Turning off Bluetooth also won’t help you protect yourself.