At the Google I/O event in San Francisco, the company announced a number of changes to its Android mobile operating system, including the option to deny any app individual permissions.
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One of India's most popular music streaming services, Gaana, was pulled offline after a hack resulted in a leak of data affecting more than 10 million users.
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In 2007, David Harley and Andrew Lee suggested at Virus Bulletin that poorly-designed phish quizzes did more harm than good. Has the picture changed much?
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Irish businesses have been criticized for their IT security standards after it was revealed that a significant majority are not currently meeting the legal requirements.
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An exploit has been discovered that causes iPhones and iPads to reboot when sent a string of malicious text.
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Porn clickers pretending to be the the Dubsmash application have found their way back onto Google Play, a month after being removed.
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Risk analysis is the first step towards managing risks, particularly when it comes to cyber risks. This recorded webinar introduces and explains key concepts, with links to several useful risk assessment tools.
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Researchers from Nanjing University have found a way in which hackers could track a smartphone user on the subway - even when limited reception is available.
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Customers are increasingly turning to mobile apps to make simple banking transactions, but a significant portion of those who don't bank on mobile devices cite security concerns as the reason.
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The IRS has admitted that for more than two months malicious hackers targeted its systems, and managed to gain access to information about more than 100,000 tax payers.
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Devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to transmit their data can be intercepted by hackers, potentially exposing a trove of fitness data from wearables, IT Pro reports.
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A malware family that primarily targets Linux-based consumer routers but that can infect other Linux-based embedded systems in its path: Dissecting Linux/Moose.
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A new worm is infecting routers in order to commit social networking fraud, hijacking victims' internet connections in order to "like" posts and pages, "view" videos and "follow" other accounts.
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Five reformed hackers who turned their lives around to help in the fight against cybercrime, leaving their blackhat past behind.
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Security research is published in many forms. For example, there are live and recorded webinars that cover a range of cybersecurity topics.
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A research paper from Google has looked into the difficulties of standard 'forgotten password' personal information verification.
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Casual dating website 'Adult FriendFinder' has been hacked, leaking data from as many as 3.9 million accounts, according to an investigation by Channel 4 News.
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A new update to the Apple Store app for iPhone and iPad has bolstered its security features, adding two-factor authentication (2FA) and increased Touch ID support.
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Should you trust that link? We Live Security runs down five quick security questions to ask before you click on a URL.
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Researcher Alexis Dorais-Joncas explains the new strain of Linux malware, uncovered by ESET researchers.
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ESET has discovered over 30 scareware apps available for download from the Google Play store. The apps have been installed by more than 600,000 Android users.
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More than 1.1 million health insurance customers have been left vulnerable by a vast data breach, after criminals gained access to a CareFirst database in a "sophisticated cyberattack."
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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are on the rise, according to cloud service provider Akamai, with more than double the number reported from this time a year ago.
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Mobile applications increasingly want access to various functions on your smartphones and tablets, such as your location and contacts book. But some of these app permissions should not be granted. App Store, Google Play and Windows Phone store users will know by now that, when installing an app or using a particular feature for the
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Tens of thousands of HTTPS websites, mail servers and other internet services could be left vulnerable by a flaw that would allow criminals to snoop and modify encrypted data.
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Researchers have developed a system to protect password databases, allowing hackers to believe they have cracked the file, only to be given fake credentials.
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Google and Apple have signed a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to reject any proposal that would grant police access to encrypted phone data.
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Two popular Grand Theft Auto V modifications have been found to contain unwanted additional malware, according to The Escapist.
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Windows expert Aryeh Goretsky discusses threats to Windows past, present and future. Will Windows 10 mean hackers have to work harder?
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Australians were tricked out of around AUS$82 million (US$66 million) during 2014, with online dating scams accounting for the biggest losses.
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The British government has passed legislation amending the Computer Misuse Act to prevent GCHQ, the police and intelligence services from prosecution over any hacking into mobile phones and computers.
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Apple has filed a court objection against the sale of RadioShack customer data for those who had purchased its products, reports Ars Technica.
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Aryeh Goretsky and David Harley talk to Sabrina Pagnotta about the internet's impact on security research.
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A year after Google introduced its controversial 'right to be forgotten' feature, the search giant has published some statistics about its implementation.
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A quick-thinking Florida mother used an online takeaway order to raise the alarm, after her partner took the woman and her three children hostage.
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A Russian hacking group planned on launching cyberattacks against several banks around the world, according to SC Magazine.
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Not all apps are worth your time and money. We Live Security looks at five signs the app you’re about to download could be risky, and worth investigating further.
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The website of celebrity TV chef and food activist Jamie Oliver has been compromised with malware for the third time this year, potentially infecting the computers of the site's visitors.
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Hackers advertise their nefarious services to potential customers for as little as $90 for Gmail and $350 to access a target's Facebook account, reports The Daily Mail.
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When you see what this Facebook clickbait really links to, your jaw will drop.
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Tips to avoid ransomware in your email - a common way for extortion-based malware to propagate itself.
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A cybersecurity firm is accused of hacking into potential clients in order to extort potential customers, according to Engadget.
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Two men were arrested last week for allegedly developing hacking software that steals user information and photos from the image-hosting website Photobucket.
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A new study by the Ponemon Institute has revealed anxiety at the security of new payment systems, pressured by consumer demand, reports SC Magazine.
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Guild Wars 2's security team serves tough justice on teleporting hacker.
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The mass collection of American phone records and metadata by the National Security Agency (NSA) has been ruled illegal by a US appeals court.
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The world is moving online and so too now is politics. But as online, electronic voting (e-voting) increasingly becomes reality, are we opening ourselves up to vote rigging by power-hungry politicians or fame-seeking hackers?
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Not only is Brazil one of the most populated countries in the world, but it is also one of the countries with the highest percentage of Internet users using online banking. The latest research from ESET is now available: CPL Malware in Brazil.
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Millions of WordPress sites are vulnerable to a scripting flaw found in two popular plugins, one of which can be found in the default installation of the blogging platform.
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Concern over the security of Windows in China has led to a 'gold rush', as Chinese firms race to fill the gap left by Microsoft's operating system, reports Reuters.
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