WhatsApp privacy is ‘broken,’ reveals proof-of-concept hack
WhatsApp’s privacy settings are “broken” and can be bypassed by downloading a simple bit of software, claims the Dutch developer…
April 2025
Facebook launches ThreatExchange for companies to share security threats
Facebook has officially launched ThreatExchange – a collaborative social network where companies can share information on cybersecurity threats, in an…
Facebook exploit allowed attackers to remotely delete photos
A Facebook hack that allowed attackers to remotely delete any photo they wanted to from the social network has been…
Is your valentine for real? Six signs you might be falling for an online dating scam
With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, millions will be looking for love online. Here’s six online dating scams to look…
Jamie Oliver website serves up a side of malware
Jamie Oliver’s website was affected by a malware issue, a spokesperson for the British celebrity chef has told the BBC.
Lenovo and Superfish? Don’t panic, you may not be affected
Lenovo’s installation of a security-breaking app called Superfish on some computers has customers justifiably angry, but some folks are now…
Top 10 breaches of 2014 attacked ‘old vulnerabilities’, says HP
A report by HP has found that 44 percent of all of the breaches in 2014 were caused by known…
Security terms explained: What does Zero Day mean?
One of the terms I’m most often asked to explain is what a “zero day” vulnerability or exploit is; let’s…
Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details
The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police.
Electronic health records and data abuse: it’s about more than medical info
After the Anthem mega-breach, questions abound about possible abuses of medical data. Here is a breakdown that offers some context.