Tech support scammers now utilizing ransomware-like lock screens to threaten people
By Justin Luna | Neowin Some of us may be very well aware of the classic tech support scam stories, […]
Security, Software, Windows
Security
Security, Software, Technology
Facebook pays $10,000 to 10-year-old for finding Instagram flaw that allowed comments to be deleted
By Rob Thubron | TechSpot You have to be at least 13 years old to have an account on Instagram,
Security, Technology
Huge number of sites imperiled by critical image-processing vulnerability [Updated]
By Dan Goodin | Ars Technica Attack code exploiting critical ImageMagick vulnerability expected within hours. A large number of websites
Security, Technology
Spotty Android encryption is the story behind the story of Apple’s battle with the FBI
By Jonathan Keane | PCWorld Savvy Android users know that Apple’s face-to-face with the FBI is only the beginning of
Hardware, Security, Software
Following a public outcry, Amazon will reinstate encryption on its Fire devices this spring
By Rob Thubron | TechSpot There are rare occasions when a consumer outcry can cause a company to reverse an
Networking, Security
These are the worst domains for harboring malware
By Lucian Constantin | IDG News Service | PCWorld Generic top-level domains (gTLDs) that have sprung up in recent years
Security, Technology
Verizon’s ‘Supercookie’ FCC settlement requires opt-in for some tracking
By Jared Newman | PCWorld Verizon Wireless is getting slapped with a fine and privacy requirements after inserting undeletable tracking
Security, Technology
Critical WPS vulnerability discovered in Bell Canada Home Hub routers
By Boyd Chan | Neowin In recent years, Wi-Fi has gained attention mainly due to the increased speeds afforded by
Networking, Security, Social Media, Software
Microsoft, global law enforcement agencies disrupt Dorkbot botnet
By Shawn Knight | Techspot Microsoft, in cooperation with a number of law enforcement agencies around the world, managed to
Security, Software
Security vulnerabilities found in support software from Lenovo, Toshiba, and Dell
By Lucian Constantin | PCWorld The number of vulnerabilities discovered in technical support applications installed on PCs by manufacturers keeps