October 22, 2015 Sony Pictures hack takes yet another weird twist The Sony Pictures Entertainment hack has taken yet another weird twist with hackers apparently offering to withhold data stolen from the company’s employees.
October 22, 2015 Reveton strikes back: Old malware has new tricks A veteran strain of ransomware called Reveton has mutated once again and is now infecting Windows PCs in the United States and abroad by disguising itself as Windows library, or DLL, files, in order to better escape the notice of victims.
October 22, 2015 Darknets: Murky recesses of the hidden web The Brazilian police investigation that cracked a high-tech child porn ring earlier this month has shone a spotlight on the darker recesses of the web, an area which still poses massive technology challenges to law enforcement.
October 22, 2015 Essential security apps for your smartphone and tablet Kim Komando shares essential security tips for your smartphone and tablet.
October 22, 2015 Beware Craigslist dangers, security experts warn While buyers and sellers must enter the popular online marketplace at their own peril, security experts say certain precautions can be taken to ensure safe and lawful transactions.
October 22, 2015 My first experience with a ‘follow-me’ drone I looked over my shoulder, trying to avoid direct eye contact. A chill went down my spine as I walked near a marina in Berkeley, Calif. on a warm sunny day. I checked again, but couldn't figure out what was causing my mild sense of dread.
October 22, 2015 Apple expands two-step verification to iCloud.com Apple has expanded its two-step verification process to iCloud.com, adding another layer of security by asking for a code on top of a password. The move comes after the tech giant was criticized over a recent hack that hit its online storage service.
October 22, 2015 Google to hold public debates about ‘right to be forgotten’ throughout Europe Google will hold public debates about the "right to be forgotten" ruling throughout Europe this fall. Learn more here. The post Google to hold public debates about ‘right to be forgotten’ throughout Europe appeared first on Digital Trends.
October 22, 2015 UK spy agency approves new degrees for badly needed cyber cops With cyber attacks on government institutions and critical industries expected to increase in the coming years, a UK spy agency has approved of new graduate degree courses in cyber security in the hope of building a new and effective army of security experts.
October 22, 2015 The perils of social sharing We're always warning people not to “overshare” online, lest they limit their future job opportunities, expose themselves to fraud, or just gross us out. Now there's another reason not to share: to avoid being tricked and manipulated by the very Web services you use.
