Apple paid a student $100,000 for successfully hacking a Mac
Apple has just paid over $100,000 to a curious student who attempted to hack the camera on a Mac -- and succeeded. He shared the process in a blog post.
Cloudflare reports a massive 175% increase in DDoS attacks
Cloudflare has just released a report detailing DDoS attacks from the last quarter of 2021. The last half of the year saw a massive increase in ransom attacks.
The best free VPN for 2022
Getting the protection of a VPN doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. There are many free options that will keep your data safe while helping your budget.
Update your Mac now to fix vulnerability that gives full access to spying apps
Microsoft is warning of a new Mac vulnerability that could allow attackers to secretly hijack apps and spy on you.
Now’s your chance to get McAfee Total Protection for up to $100 off
Get up to $100 off McAfee's Total Protection suite. Antivirus protects your devices, a VPN secures your privacy, and identity protection covers the rest.
Norton has a crypto miner for PCs that can’t be easily uninstalled
Norton recently launched its new Crypto feature, allowing users to mine Ethereum while their PC is idle, but it’s already drawing ire from regular users.
Are you using one of these passwords? If so, it’s time for a change
NordPass has revealed the most common passwords used in 2021, confirming that “123456” remains the most popular password for the second year in a row.
The smart home hacking scene in Scream is possible, but you’re probably OK
Smart home hacking is possible but very, very unlikely. There are some steps you can take to stay safe.
Hackers just stole personal data from millions of Acer customers
Acer has suffered from a second disastrous data breach in 2021. A group of hackers breached Acer's servers and stole over 60 gigabytes of user data.
Update your AMD Ryzen drivers now to avoid password leaks
A report from a cybersecurity firm exposed a critical security flaw in all AMD Ryzen chipsets. Here's how to protect yourself.
GPUs could become Trojan horses for future cyberattacks
Malicious code was allegedly shown to have the ability to run on a GPU's VRAM in the latest proof-of-concept hack sold on the black market to hackers.
Protect your email now against the return of this nasty ransomware botnet
The infamous Trickbot ransomware botnet is on the rise again after being dismantled in 2020. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Update your Windows PC now to fix this critical PrintNightmare security flaw
A serious security flaw known as Print Nightmare is impacting Windows, and Microsoft has issued a fix for it. Here's how you can update to stay safe.
5 lines of code allowed attackers to wipe tons of data from popular hard drive
After a series of attacks last week, Western Digital says there's another exploit impacting My Book Live and My Book Live Duo hard drives.
The Navy wants you to hack into its systems. But of course, there’s a catch
Hacking into the U.S. Navy's computer systems is a surefire way to get yourself in trouble -- unless you do it during this upcoming hackathon.
How to tell if your security camera has been hacked
Security cameras can keep us safe, but they can also do the opposite if they're hacked. Here's how to tell if your smart home security camera is compromised.
Some ethical hackers are making huge amounts of cash
Some ethical hackers are using their skills to make huge amounts of cash as they help companies big and small to find vulnerabilities in their computer systems.
Tesla factories’ security cameras caught up in wider hack
A Silicon Valley startup offering cloud-based security camera services has had its systems breached in a major hack that accessed numerous live feeds.
Hacker tries to poison the water supply of a Florida city
A computer hacker tried to poison the water supply of a Florida city, local police revealed on Monday, February 8.
iPod hack puts 50 million Spotify songs in your pocket
When Apple launched the iPod in 2001, it went with the slogan “1,000 songs in your pocket.” Now someone has rebuilt it to increase that number to 50 million.
Are you using any of these browser extensions? Uninstall them now
Security firm Avast has identified 28 malicious Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions that have received 3 million downloads globally.
Hackers target U.S. government agencies as FBI investigates
The FBI is investigating cyberattacks on at least two U.S. government departments in which some reports suggest internal emails may have been accessed.
Coronavirus vaccine researchers are being targeted by cyberattacks
Pharmaceutical companies and vaccine researchers working on a coronavirus vaccine have been the target of hacking attacks, a new report from Microsoft says.
Why posting photos of your boarding pass is a terrible idea
You may want to show off, but stop posting your boarding passes online. It's turning you into an easy target for hackers and indentity thieves.
World’s largest cruise line operator hit by cyberattack
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line operator, has been hit by a ransomware attack, with customer data also believed to have been accessed.
One of the world’s most famous hotels is targeted by scammers
Hackers recently breached the reservation system of London's iconic Ritz hotel to launch a phone scam that nabbed customers' credit card details.
Elon Musk promises Tesla app will soon get an important security feature
Elon Musk said Tesla is "embarrassingly late" adding two-factor authentication to the company's app, but promised that it's coming soon.
Canon reportedly targeted by ransomware cyberattack
Customers who use Canon’s free 10GB storage feature could have been affected by this alleged ransomware attack.
Interpol warns of ‘alarming’ rate of cyberattacks during pandemic
Interpol has warned that the pandemic has prompted cybercriminals to focus increasingly on larger organizations by targeting staff working from home.
Twitter expecting FTC fine of up to $250M for alleged privacy violations
Twitter says it’s expecting the Federal Trade Commission to hit it with a fine of between $150 million and $250 million over alleged privacy violations.
Garmin reportedly used decryption key, may have paid ransom after cyberattack
Garmin is recovering from a recent ransomware attack and has reportedly received a decryption key to recover its files, suggesting the company paid a ransom.
Three charged in massive Twitter hack
A 17-year-old Tampa man was arrested for massive twitter hack for bitcoin and faces 30 felony charges. Three more conspirators have also been arrested.
Garmin services down after reported ransomware attack
A reported ransomware attack took Garmin servers down on Thursday July 23.
Twitter confirms DMs were accessed in last week’s major hack
Twitter has revealed more information about the Bitcoin scam that targeted dozens of high-profile accounts on its service on Wednesday, July 15.