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Yes, really. Your government or a foreign spy agency might be tuning in right now through your router or your server equipment. Two Cases of Hardware Tampering In 2015, Amazon ordered third-party security researchers to investigate the technology of the company they wanted to acquire which is Elemental Technologies. Since Amazon was working on its […]
Until recently, many people thought of VPNs as a tool used by tech-savvy kids to anonymously download music and films. But, as concern about the use and security of personal data online continues to rise, it is no surprise that the number of people using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) has increased dramatically – and […]
VPNs are a fantastic tool for maintaining your online privacy, in that they keep your connection secure and your details anonymous while you’re browsing the web. One key flaw for many VPN users is the lag they can sometimes add to your connection. Because your uploads and downloads are being redirected via a VPN server […]
Removal storage and USB thumb drives are serious security threats and could cause massive damage to industrial systems, as per a new report. A new, first-of-its-kind research report released on November 1 by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) discusses and explores all potential security risks that USB drives possess. The research has also found that current protective […]
IBM (International Business Machine) is acquiring the world-renowned provider of open source cloud software Red Hat, Inc., for a whopping $34 billion, the news about the deal was announced on Sunday. IBM plans to pay $34 billion in cash for $190.00 per share. After the deal, Red Hat will join IBM’s Hybrid Cloud team while its CEO Jim Whitehurst will […]
It seems security breaches have not just become common, but prevalent throughout society. Between allegations of hacking into voting systems, and then into the most influential social media platforms, digital security has never been more critical. Users and businesses alike must do all they can to protect their data. Top Security Breaches in 2018 There […]
The amount of research that the U.S Department of Homeland Security puts in for combating cybercrimes is stupendous. This research leads to developing technology that’s used in turn to develop new software, most of which would be used to combat all kinds of sophisticated cyberthreats. The federal government now seeks to bring these technologies to […]
The implementation of e-voting has generated both advantages and technological risks Technology provides us countless comforts, but it also cements the way for scammers and cybercriminals to take advantage of people through technological fraud. That kind of crime involves the use of technology in a variety of possible ways to deceive people, steal data, attack […]
Oculus, which makes Oculus Rift and Gear VR headsets, was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $3 billion. In 2016, Facebook reassigned Iribe, who had been Oculus’ chief executive, to head development of virtual reality tools for PCs. On Monday the VR headset maker Oculus co-founder Brendan Trexler Iribe on his social media post announced […]
Guess what, your password manager on the mobile device needs more protection, as it can be tricked by imposter apps to take over the password. This latest finding comes from the University of Geno and EURECOM, who conducted some test on the Android Instant Apps, and found that it has a feature that can ask […]
There is little doubt that technology has influenced people’s lives in many ways. Not only are you more likely to have a mobile phone in your pocket, but you are also likely to use the internet many times per day. While technology has brought a lot of great ideas to business and the way people […]
Forgot to lock your office, never mind you have a much bigger security concern to worry about, for example, phishing attacks. In 2017 nearly 76 percent of the business across the world suffered phishing attack. This happens because an average employee gets around 17 malicious emails every month, and the number is only going up. […]
Vulnerabilities and security flaws in vehicle security systems aren’t as surprising for us as it is that even the most renowned car manufacturers aren’t able to provide consumers with fool-proof systems. Wired reports that Tesla recently fixed a vulnerability in the security systems of its cars after a group of researchers in Belgium proved that the […]
Schneider Electric has released a warning and advisory notice according to which the USB drives shipped with some of the company’s products may be infected with malware. “Schneider Electric is aware that USB removable media shipped with the Conext Combox and Conext Battery Monitor products may have been exposed to malware during manufacturing at a […]
Tor is a browser known to keep the IP addresses of its users private and confidential due to which users can surf the web anonymously. However, according to RiskIQ’s threat researcher Yonathan Klijnsma, it is possible to identify the IP addresses of Tor users. Klijnsma states that misconfigured Dark Web servers are mainly responsible for […]
The best software engineers of the world, you name it and Google have it. It looks like one of those engineer decided to take his skills further and thought to give his employer a surprise. The man in question is David Tomaschik, he hacked up some code, sent it across the company’s network, and quickly […]
You are not alone; the social media giant Facebook and its subsidiaries Instagram and WhatsApp Messenger are down in many countries around the world for almost an hour starting from 10 pm (UK time). The reason for this outage is currently unknown and there has been no statement from Facebook, however, users are taking questions on […]
Seems like hackers have taken a special liking for Australian universities; they seem to be bombarding them in an endeavor to rob them of valuable research data. Experts feel that this could also pose a serious threat to national security. It’s believed that the hacking attacks were carried out by Iranian hackers, who have been […]
An infamous seller of iOS and Android spyware app, TheTruthSpy, has been hacked. The company was criticized for selling spyware primarily to domestic abusers and openly marketing about it. The company markets its spyware as the best solution for spying upon cheating husbands and claims the software to be undetectable. Yet the company couldn’t protect […]
The Pirate Bay is down for everyone for more than 20 hours. From the United States to India, all around the world authorities have told their Internet service providers (ISPs) to block each and every piracy site including The Pirate Bay but what about when these sites go down due to technical error or cyber attack? […]
A lawsuit has been filed against tech giant Google, accusing Google of tracking locations even when the “Location History” setting is turned off. It was just ten days ago that AP News revealed, following an investigation that it had done, that Google was tracking iPhone and Android device users even when they turned the related […]