Google, at its I/O conference that concluded recently, launched a range of initiatives aimed at making applications lighter and more user-friendly in low bandwidth situations specifically in developed regions. Most important of all the launched initiatives were the new updates of popular social networking forums such as Google Maps and YouTube. These updates include an […]
Summary: Jon Eric Ritzheimer, the man behind organizing an anti-Islamic protest in Phoenix, Arizona is now claiming that he has been hacked by pro-Islamic hackers. Ritzheimer, who planned the controversial draw Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest rally in Arizona is upset and fears that his life is in danger because someone hacked him and his family and leaked […]
The US Air Force claims it destroyed ISIS HQ Building within 22 hours following a social media post from an ISIS member. ISIS is known for frequently using social media to propagate its message and gather support. However, the latest claimed airstrike that led to the destruction of its HQ building proves that their frequent posting […]
Trend Micro researchers have identified a new scheme in which scammers have used Facebook again to distribute malware. This malware has been masked as a video from Google Chrome video installer file. Christopher Talampas, prominent fraud analyst, identified and reported this scam after receiving message from his friend on Facebook, which contained a shortened URL […]
An electronic Mattel toy was transformed into a tool by Samy Kamkar to unlock all kinds of fixed-code garage doors within seconds. This gadget although is not manufactured anymore can be found on eBay for prices ranging from $12 to $100. Bypassing the security of fixed-code systems is quite difficult and apparently impossible because of […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation believes that Apple and Google are actually helping ISIS and encouraging terrorism by offering users encrypted communications. A senior FBI official Michael Steinbach stated at the House Homeland Security Committee in Congress that Apple and Google are actually encouraging terrorism by providing encrypted communication facility and US law should immediately […]
Hackers working for the Chinese military unit allegedly carried out a “massive breach” in December targeting records of the Office of Personnel Management workers, officials said. The OPM serves as the federal government’s human resource department and the agency compiles records and issues security clearances of all the federal government employees. The Office of Personnel […]
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Garage doors may be vulnerable to being opened remotely by hackers using little more than a children’s toy, a security researcher has proven this week.
SQL Injection (SQLi) attacks have been around for over a decade. You might wonder why they are still so prevalent. The main reason is that they still work on quite a few web application targets. In fact, according to Veracode’s 2014 State of Security Software Report , SQL injection vulnerabilities still plague 32% of all […]
Four million federal employees have had their personal data stolen from the Office of Personnel Management, according to a statement on its website.
The fight against cybercrime could use some superheroes, but who would do a better job: Batman or Superman?
The Amnesty International (United Kingdom) launched an online petition in support of ex-NSA spy and now a whistleblower Mr. Edward Snowden, urging people from around the world to help the organization reach 20,000 signatures. The Justice For Edward Snowden petition asks US President Barack Obama not to punish Snowden for exposing human rights abuses conducted […]
A YouTube Video explains that Facebook’s popular social messaging service WhatsApp can potentially and easily be hijacked by anyone if the user isn’t careful enough. A trick has been discovered recently that allows a person to take control of your WhatsApp account. This new trick involves using nothing else but the phone number of the […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is using aircrafts for its surveillance operations on the ground in the US. The Associated Press exposed startling facts about the mysterious surveillance aircrafts circling over US cities probably for decades. Reportedly, these low-flying planes were part of a civilian air force controlled by the FBI and obscured behind fake companies. […]
The Obama administration is seeking a temporary restart in its call records bulk collection program using the same law that banned it previously by exploiting a provision in the USA Freedom Act. “Thanks” to the USA Freedom Act, the Obama administration is trying to get affirmation for the revival of its metadata collection program. The […]
Just six percent of British employees have received training in dealing with phishing attacks, a survey has revealed.
World has changed, same goes for trends how nations progress. To make things productive you need to provide Internet access to users no matter where they are and where they go. This is exactly what Microsoft plans to do. The software giant is busy in developing a cross-platform service to offer “hassle-free” Wi-Fi throughout the […]
If you search for ‘Top 10 Criminals’ on Google Image Search, you will find Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’ topping the list and Indians are not happy with this. There are currently three pictures of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi featuring in top 10 criminals of the world in Google search engine and some reports suggest the […]
Summary: In a successful cyber attack the online pro-Palestinian hackivist AnonGhost hacked the official website of Piatt County, Illinois along with the website of county’s Sheriff office, election office and Highway Department on 2nd June, 2015. The famous Palestinian-friendly hacking group AnonGhost hacked and defaced the official website of Piatt county, election office, Sheriff office and […]
Google’s love for contact lenses is never ending. The search engine giant has already done considerable work on contact lenses and their use in health applications. Now, Google has patented a new technology that transforms contact lenses into an identification device. This new technology involves covering all parts of the iris of an eye. The […]