security

Slack founder backs Amplifier Security with $3.3m for Ampy AI

AI continues to revolutionize cybersecurity by focusing on the weakest link, user behavior and other major breaches triggered by simple user error. This has…

WhatsApp preparing for third-party chats, what it means for you

Social media messaging app WhatsApp is preparing to accommodate other messaging apps on the platform. While the move is likely going to be welcomed…

Theft and vandalism, MTN tackles network infrastructure theft

MTN has partnered with the Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board to support community policing forums in an effort to curb the ongoing vandalism and…

We talk data encryption, is it really a big deal?

Encryption and keeping information from prying eyes is an old practice, likely as old as a cassette recording device. The confusion It’s the reason…

Samsung unveils Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

Samsung has just unveiled two new awesome additions to the popular Galaxy A series range. Samsung introduces the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34…

Gamers beware: Surge in cyberattacks targeting online games

Cyberattacks targeting gamers surged along with the popularity of online games during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Kaspersky. The latest research by the cybersecurity…

Samsung Galaxy S10’s ultrasonic fingerprint reader fooled by a 3D-printed fingerprint

There hasn’t been much good news about the Samsung Galaxy S10 and its authentication methods recently. Earlier this year, its facial unlock system was…

Samsung Galaxy S10’s face unlock can be fooled by a photo, video or your best friend

The previous generation of Samsung’s face unlock system used an iris scanner, but the firm ditched that specific design element in the S10 series…

Fortnite security flaw let attackers hijack players’ accounts, buy V-Bucks

A swathe of Fortnite players’ accounts were left vulnerable to cyber criminals after a security vulnerability was discovered. Details of the vulnerability was published…

Processor exploits: what are affected companies saying?

The recent disclosure of exploits in several processors, chiefly Intel’s x86 chips, has resulted in a firestorm of controversy as companies scramble to fix…

Major WiFi vulnerability found in WPA2 protocol, affecting many devices

WiFi is arguably one of the most pervasive forms of wireless protocols around, but a security researcher has discovered a flaw in the WPA2…

Lock down and back up: 5 essential ways to secure your devices and data

Losing your data or dealing with stolen devices is a terrible thing, but commonplace in this wonderful country. It often causes mass disruption to…

Guardian Angel pendant places fake calls to avoid creepy stalkers

The creators of the Guardian Angel believe they have found a great way to combat harassment and embarrassing situations. The jewellery-inspired wearable, made with…

WhatsApp for Android increases security, lets us pay for friends’ subscriptions

WhatsApp for Android gains a global update today which adds a fair number of time saving and security features. New additions include changing the…

6 modern day crimefighting gadgets

Crime is something we all have thought about at some point in our lives. Whether it is to prevent one or protect yourself, it…

Further Exynos security updates being pushed OTA to Galaxy owners

Just two weeks ago Gearburn reported on the security issue that affected Galaxy owners with Exynos processors (and probably other devices with the same…

Exynos vulnerability patch start rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S3

A security issue that leaves certain Samsung devices, powered by the Exynos processor, vulnerable to hacking has been patched. The patch was released today…

Smartphone snooping firm denies snooping

The California-based Carrier IQ, makers of the smartphone software that security researchers insist is snooping on users has been hit with a slew of…

Not so secure PlayBook say crackers

Three security researchers have created a tool called DingleBerry that lets users get root access on their BlackBerry PlayBooks. The exploit is not yet…

‘Dirty Dozen’ least secure smartphones – all Android

First, get ready with a pinch of salt, as security companies sounding alarms about security can be self-serving. Vested interest, and all. But Bit9,…

US military secure – opened with a paper clip

Hackers at a DefCon gathering were recently shown how a high-security lock certified for use in sensitive US government facilities can be easily opened…

Hacker drone launches airborne cyber attacks

Computer security specialists showed off a homemade drone aircraft Friday capable of launching airborne cyber attacks, hijacking mobile phone calls, or even delivering a…

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