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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

Security breach at Oracle could affect hundreds of thousands of businesses

Oracle, a software giant that makes point-of-sale credit card systems, has reportedly seen a massive security breach that could have far-reaching implications for its customers.

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 7, 2016

Tech Q&A: Saving your text messages forever, finding great electronics deals

Want to know how to avoid phishing scams, restrict Facebook access on other devices, and more? Read this column.

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.

August 3, 2016

Millions of Yahoo accounts pop up for sale on the dark web

The accounts appear to be from 2012; Yahoo said it is investigating.

August 2, 2016

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note7 phone, touts iris-scanning technology

Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Note7 phone Tuesday, which offers iris-scanning technology to unlock the device.