Security

Google is closing Incognito Mode loophole in Chrome 76 update

Google will be closing a loophole in Incognito Mode previously reported by 9to5Google at the end of July to ensure that private browsing on…

Google removes ‘stalkerware’ apps with over 130k installs from the Play Store

Google has removed a number of apps on Google Play that assist users with stalking, revealed a report by Avast on Wednesday. “Avast detected…

Microsoft brings ‘passwordless’ sign-in to Windows 10 update

Windows 10 users may soon have the option to go “passwordless” when signing in to their Microsoft accounts across devices, the company revealed on…

Apple Watch Walkie Talkie app disabled due to eavesdropping vulnerability

Apple has disabled the Walkie Talkie app on Apple Watch after it was “made aware of a vulnerability” that may allow users to eavesdrop…

Creator of DeepNude, an app that digitally strips women, thinks the world ‘is not ready’ for it

If, by some miracle, you still have traces of faith left in humanity six months into 2019, prepare to lose it all. A report…

Spotify shares your data when you pre-save albums, report reveals

A report by Billboard on Thursday revealed that Spotify shares user data with music labels when users pre-save music, effectively giving the companies access…

Microsoft reveals new high security OneDrive Personal Vault

Microsoft on Tuesday revealed “a new layer of security” for its cloud storage service called OneDrive Personal Vault. The Personal Vault will be accessible…

SA’s Dept of Education website hacked with ‘I love Islamic State’ message

If you’re trying to access South Africa’s Department of Basic Education’s website at present, you can’t. It’s down. And there’s a very good reason…

Petya or NotPetya, this is the world’s latest ransomware attack

Ransomware is yet again sweeping across the world’s computers today, and no, it’s not WannaCry. It goes by a few names, but it’s being…

WannaCry ransomware now affecting Australia’s traffic cameras

Remember WannaCry? The fearsome ransomware package that infected over 250 000 computers in 150 countries earlier this year? Well, it’s back, but not in…

‘Judy’ malware found on Google Play Store puts 36.5m users at risk

Just when you thought that WannaCry would be the last of the big malware attacks to plague 2017, a new breed of nasty has…

Zomato hacked, 17m users’ personal data leaked to the dark web

If you frequent the India-based restaurant and food review app Zomato, you should probably change your password immediately. That’s the message conveyed in a…

Edward Snowden reminds us all that he was right after WannaCry fallout

It’s hard being right all the time, especially if you’re Edward Snowden. The infamous whistleblower who curently calls Russia home spoke on Monday via…

Could WannaCry ransomware be linked to North Korea?

WannaCry, the ransomware package that wreaked havoc across the world’s Windows machinery this past weekend, might have links to North Korea, security experts revealed….

WannaCry ransomware infects a quarter million computers in 150 countries

WannaCry wins 2017’s prize for most ominously named ransomware, and it has seemingly lived up to its name. A worldwide attack involving the ransomware…

3 hilarious (but scary) printer security stories from the internet [Native]

Printers might seem like innocuous little office gadgets that do one job and one job alone, but they’ve become more vulnerable thanks to the…

Google Docs’ latest phishing scam was bad news for journalists

A Google Docs phishing attack, that paraded as a genuine link to a shared document, caused widespread panic on the internet Wednesday. On the…

Ask these questions when buying a secure printer [Native]

Believe it or not, but security is an important factor to consider when buying a new printer for the office these days. But what…

5 neat tips to secure your printer [Native]

There have been numerous stories surrounding the dodgy nature of today’s connected printers. In fact, one security expert claimed that the printer was the…

Are printers now ‘worst’ for enterprise security? [Native]

This is a native advertising article. To find out more, read our guide to native advertising versus sponsored content. Printers might not be the flashiest gadgets…

Verified Twitter accounts post swastikas in Turkish hack

Last week, the Netherlands barred two Turkish ministers from speaking to expatriates ahead of a national memorandum. On 16 April, Turkey will be voting whether or…

Ster-Kinekor website leaked millions of users’ private data

Ster-Kinekor’s old website allowed anyone with know-how to retrieve the profile details of every user on the site. This information included phone numbers, addresses and…

The world’s most-wanted cyber criminal is Gru from Despicable Me

Mr Bogachev, tear down that firewall! The New York Times reported Sunday that the world’s most wanted cyber criminal — worth a US$3-million bounty —…

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