How To Apply For TSA PreCheck: Approved Travelers Can Skip New X-Ray Scan
A new policy implemented by the TSA will require electronics larger than a cell phone to undergo an x-ray scan. TSA PreCheck passengers can skip the process.
Android Malware: Apps In Google Play Store Discovered Stealing Texts
Security researchers at Sophos discovered two apps in the Google Play Store that have the ability to steal a user's texts.
Lipizzan Malware: Google Discovers, Blocks Malware That Could Spy On Android Users
Google's security researchers discovered and blocked a new family of malware that could spy on just about every aspect of a user's Android device.
Net Neutrality News: Verizon Accused Of Throttling Video Speeds
Verizon is being accused of throttling video services including Netflix on its mobile network, and Free Press is asking the FCC to investigate.
TSA New Rules Require iPads, Nintendo Switches, More To Undergo X-Ray Scan
A new policy implemented by the TSA will require all electronics larger than a cell phone—including iPads, e-readers and gaming consoles (Nintendo Switch!)—to be scanned by x-ray.
Bright City App: Residents, Local Government Put At Risk By Security Flaws In App
Bright City, an app used to connect residents to their local governments, has a number of majority security vulnerabilities that could make private information publicly available.
UniCredit Hacked: 400,000 Accounts Compromised, Data Exposed
UniCredit reported more than 400,000 accounts were compromised, resulting in the theft of personal data and loan information.
Majority Of Three Square Market Employees 'Excited' To Insert Biochip In Hand
Three Square Market says its employees are “excited” to get biochip implants with NFC and RFID technology.
1033 Program: Fake Website Scammers Can Receive US Department Of Defense Weapons
An investigation by the Government Accountability Office found it was possible to get military-grade weapons through the 1033 Program by creating a fake website.
Ransomware Attacks: Victims Have Paid More Than $25 Million Since 2014
A study conducted by Google and university researchers found ransomware victims have paid more than $25 million since 2014.
3 Biggest Cyber Security Mistakes By Employees, How To Protect Against Them
Even the best cyber security systems can't account for human error. Here are three mistakes that employees make, and how to protect against them.
Mirai Botnet: Hacker Admits To DDoS Attack Against Deutsche Telekom
A 29-year-old British hacker going by BestBuy admitted to using the Mirai botnet to knock over one million Deutsche Telekom customers offline.
Mac Fruitfly Malware: Security Researcher Reveals Attack Can Spy On Victims
A security researcher was able to over a Mac computer using the mysterious Fruitfly malware.
Data Breaches Down For U.S. Retailers As Concern Of Attacks Increase
Retailers in the U.S. are investing in more protections against data breaches and experiencing fewer of them — but still feel vulnerable.
iOS 10.3.3: Latest Apple Update Fixes Major Wi-Fi Security Vulnerability
Apple's iOS 10.3.3 update fixes a major security flaw that allowed for remote code execution to be done on iOS devices via its Wi-Fi chip.
Cisco Warns New DeOS Attacks Could Aim To Destroy Computer Systems, Files
New attacks like the recent Petya wiper could start hitting businesses and organizations with more frequency, a new report from Cisco suggests.
Kansas Data Breach Exposes More Than 5 Million Social Security Numbers
Residents of 10 states had their Social Security numbers compromised. Is Kansas doing enough to help them?
Government Unmasking: US Court Will Rule In Secret If Government Can Unmask Glassdoor Users
A U.S. appeals court will rule in secret if the government can demand Glassdoor unmask its users as part of a federal investigation.
AlphaBay Shut Down: Feds Announce AlphaBay, Hansa Market Taken Offline By Law Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice and Europol confirmed Thursday that law enforcement agencies shut down AlphaBay and Hansa Market, two large dark web marketplaces.
Net Neutrality Comments: FCC Refuses To Release Thousands Of Complaints
The FCC refused to release the text of 47,000 net neutrality complaints and refused to extend the public comment period on its plan to undo net neutrality rules.
Poor Password: 92 Percent Of Millennials Reuse Login Security Identification
Eighty-one percent of Americans reuse passwords for more than one online account despite being concerned about their accounts being hacked, a recent study finds.
Cyber Security News: Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson Closes Cyber Office At State Department
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is closing the Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues as part of a reorganization effort at the U.S. State Department.
Where is WhatsApp Blocked? China Shuts Down Messaging App
The Chinese government blocked WhatsApp as part of an internet crackdown, leaving users of the app unable to send photos, videos or texts.
Can Hoverboards Be Hacked? Security Flaws Found In Segway Ninebot MiniPRO Hoverboard
Segway Ninebot miniPRO hoverboards have been discovered to have critical security vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to gain remote control over the board.
Trump Net Neutrality: White House Offers Support For FCC Plan To End Protections
The White House offered -- some -- support Tuesday for the FCC's plan to roll back net neutrality protections.
National Security Letters: Court Upholds FBI's Ability To Bar Companies From Telling Customers Of Data Requests
A California appeals court ruled the FBI can continue its practice of issuing gag orders to prevent companies from informing customers when law enforcement accesses their data.
Google Adds New Protections Against Phishing Attacks
Google has added new protections to help prevent against a phishing attack like the one that hit Gmail users earlier this year.
Android Malware: GhostCtrl Can Record Audio, Video and Steal Data From Windows Machines
An Android malware known as GhostCtrl can record audio and video from an infected phone and steal information from connected Windows machines.
Five Steps Businesses Can Take To Make Two-Factor Authentication Better And More Secure
Two-factor authentication is an important security tool but it can be compromised. Here are five steps businesses can take to make their authentication methods better for themselves and for users.
MySpace Login Security Flaw: Network Fixes Vulnerability That Let Anyone Hijack Account With A Birthday
MySpace just fixed a major security flaw that allows anyone hijack an account with nothing more than a person's birthday—a vulnerability that had been disclosed to the company for months.
