Security: News
27 Jun 2019
Iran14-year-old creates dangerous malware, starts bricking thousands of IoT devices
In a strange case, a 14-year-old kid has created a dangerous strain of malware, a program that is spreading in the wild and bricking devices worldwide.
25 Jun 2019
Google Play (Google Play Store)Google Play Store has over 2,000 dangerous apps: Details here
Google Play Store, the primary marketplace for Android, still remains plagued by the problem of malicious apps.
23 Jun 2019
SmartphonesYour phone locking method reveals your age: Here's how
From fingerprint scanning to vein recognition, smartphone security has come a long way over the years.
15 Jun 2019
OnePlusOnePlus app's flaw leaked user email addresses: Here's how
An app built into OnePlus phones leaked email addresses of hundreds of people.
13 Jun 2019
XHow was Big B's Twitter account hacked: All details here
Just recently, two high profile Twitter accounts, belonging to Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and singer Adnan Sami, were hacked.
12 Jun 2019
FacebookOnce again, Facebook is paying users to track smartphone activity
A few months back, Facebook drew major flak for running an app that paid teenagers in exchange for tracking their smartphones.
11 Jun 2019
WhatsApp#TechBytes: 5 handy ways to make WhatsApp more secure
With the introduction of WhatsApp, we all got an ideal alternative for text messaging.
10 Jun 2019
iPhone#TechBytes: 5 critical settings to make your iPhone 'more private'
Leading technology companies, including Google and Facebook, have built their empires on our personal data.
09 Jun 2019
SmartphonesHackers can steal passwords by listening to how you type
Hackers are always on the lookout to mine personal information of people and use it as a means to defraud them.
09 Jun 2019
India#FinancialBytes: All you need to know about virtual credit cards
Credit cards have become a popular cashless payment method because of the convenience they offer, especially for online transactions.
29 May 2019
Android#BreachAlert: Hackers break into Flipboard, steal user emails and passwords
In another case of poor data security, Flipboard, the go-to news aggregator for millions of people across the world, has suffered a data breach.
28 May 2019
YouTubeWant to stop Google from tracking you? Follow these steps
Google collects a lot of data about its users.
28 May 2019
AustraliaTeen hacked Apple's system to get job, got caught
A 17-year-old teen from Australia has pleaded guilty to hacking into Apple's computer systems.
27 May 2019
AppleApple accused of selling customers' iTunes data, lawsuit filed
Apple, one of the largest advocates of privacy in the technology sphere, has been accused of selling iTunes data. Irony, much?
24 May 2019
FacebookSnapchat employees spied on users without their consent: Here's how
After Facebook, the concerns of personal data security have shifted towards Snap, the owner of ephemeral photo-sharing service Snapchat.
20 May 2019
Facebook#TechBytes: How to keep your data safe from Facebook
If you like spending hours on Facebook, it's not your fault. It's the nature of the platform itself.
19 May 2019
University Of CaliforniaGoogle's security tools can shield you from cyber-attacks: Details here
Google has long been asking users to enable its security tools for shielding all its services - from Gmail to Google Photos - from hacking attempts.
18 May 2019
AndroidMany people still remain vulnerable to WhatsApp hack: Here's why
Recently, a major security vulnerability in WhatsApp was revealed that allowed hackers to inject and spread Israeli spyware through voice calls.
18 May 2019
FacebookGoogle even tracks your purchases: Here's how to delete it
Just like Facebook, Google also collects our personal data to improve the experience of its services and, of course, to serve ads.
15 May 2019
MicrosoftUsing Windows 7? Install this update to avoid WannaCry-like attack
Back in 2017, the infamous WannaCry ransomware plagued hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe.
14 May 2019
XShocker! Twitter shared location of some iOS users
In another case of poor data security, Twitter has apologized for leaking the location data of iOS users by 'mistake'.
10 May 2019
AmazonAmazon accused of spying on children via Echo Dot Kids
Just last month, Amazon drew major criticism when it was revealed that the company's employees had access to Alexa voice recordings of many users and the power to track their locations.
04 May 2019
DellUsing Dell laptop? Fix this remote attack vulnerability right now
If you own a recently launched Dell-made Windows laptop, there's a good chance that your system is vulnerable to a remote hijack.
29 Apr 2019
MalwareWhen 'Invisible malware' infect your PC, antivirus can't do anything
If you think your computer's antivirus is strong enough to deal with all sorts of malware and virus attacks, think again!
21 Apr 2019
TechnologyWorld's most hacked passwords revealed: Check if yours is there
With data breaches on the rise, the only thing that can protect your identity from being compromised is a strong password.
19 Apr 2019
FacebookFacebook employees had access to millions of unencrypted Instagram passwords
Just a month ago, Facebook admitted to keeping passwords of users in a readable format.
18 Apr 2019
FacebookFacebook says it 'unintentionally' saved contacts of 1.5 million users
Earlier this month, a security researcher reported that Facebook had asked some users to share the password of their emails to complete sign-up for the social network.
16 Apr 2019
India#BreachAlert: Wipro's system compromised in phishing attack, customers targeted
Wipro, one of India's largest IT services providers, is dealing with the situation of a security breach.
12 Apr 2019
Google MapsWant to conceal your location from Google? Here's the way
If you're using a smartphone, you may already know that Google uses location services on your device to keep a track of places you visit and serve traffic updates, local recommendations, and other useful stuff.
07 Apr 2019
FacebookHackers sold personal, financial data on Facebook groups: Here's how
Facebook has been promising enhanced security, but its privacy-related debacles are not coming to an end.
06 Apr 2019
XiaomiXiaomi phones plagued by a critical security flaw: Details here
Xiaomi, one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world, offered its devices with a critical security flaw.
30 Mar 2019
MalwareWatch out! Hackers are exploiting WordPress sites to spread malware
Next time, when you click on a link served via email, better look at the website it is redirecting you to - as it may install a ransomware/malware on your PC.
24 Mar 2019
IndiaHackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to kill your phone's network
Today, millions of people across the globe use LTE to access high-speed 4G internet.
18 Mar 2019
AndroidShocking! More than half Android antivirus apps are fake
If you are looking for an antivirus program for your Android device, make sure that the app you choose comes from a renowned security company.
05 Mar 2019
FacebookApparently, your Facebook profile can be searched with 2FA number
Once again, Facebook's two-factor authentication (2FA) system is being criticized for overreach.
01 Mar 2019
IndiaJ&K: Four security forces personnel killed by terrorists in Kupwara
Four security forces personnel have been killed by terrorists in an encounter today in Jammu & Kashmir's Kupwara district.
28 Feb 2019
AppleWatch out! 'Thunderclap' vulnerabilities allow hackers to steal Mac files
Your MacOS or Windows PC could be at the risk of major third-party attacks.
27 Feb 2019
WhatsApp#TechBytes: 5 handy ways to make WhatsApp more secure
With the introduction of WhatsApp, we all got an ideal alternative for text messaging.
26 Feb 2019
TechCrunchCore internet infrastructure plagued by 'multifaceted' attacks: Details here
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which is the organization responsible for managing internet addresses, claims the core infrastructure of the internet is under attack.
25 Feb 2019
TechCrunchHackers can use these 4G, 5G vulnerabilities to track you
Security researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in 4G and 5G networks, bugs that allow hackers to intercept phone calls and use them to track locations.
