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Apple IDs gain option for two-step verification
- Apple today joined a growing list of companies who offer two-factor authentication. The move offers users the option of better security by requiring additional information while logging in, namely a four-digit verification code sent via SMS or through Apple's Find…
Evernote resets all user account passwords following security breach
- A recent security breach at online note-taking service Evernote forced the company to reset all of their 50 million users’ passwords as a precautionary measure. The company noted (no pun intended) that there is no evidence that any content stored…
25-GPU cluster can brute force Windows password in record time
- Jeremi Gosney, the founder and CEO of Stricture Consulting Group, recently showcased a GPU-based computer cluster capable of brute forcing its way through any standard eight-character Windows password (including upper- and lower-case letter, digits and symbols) in less than six…
Unknown number of Twitter accounts hijacked, passwords reset
- Twitter has warned an unknown number of users that hackers have potentially compromised their accounts. Spam-like tweets seem to be originating from at least some affected users, including TechCrunch's own Twitter account. "Make $250 A Day From Home", one tweet…
Solar panel management systems vulnerable to attack, DHS warns
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued another industrial control warning (pdf) regarding critical vulnerabilities found across a number of solar panel systems. Affected systems can be easily exploited using "proof of concept" code developed by security researchers Roberto Paleari…
Google issues another wave of state-sponsored attack warnings
- Earlier this year Google began issuing warnings to several Gmail users that their accounts may have been the target of state-sponsored attacks. Google now says they have noticed attacks are on the rise and as such, have once again issued…
Intel working to eliminate passwords through palm reading technology
- Intel is actively developing a palm reading technology that they hope will allow users to log into online services more easily. The company believes that biometrics offer an escape from the problems that accompany traditional passwords – having too many…
Google wants to do away with logins on the Internet
- Keeping track of multiple logins for various sites visited on the net can be a serious chore, especially if you have a different username / password at each destination. I’ve personally had to resort to physically writing down my credentials…
Dropbox explains breach, will introduce two-factor authentication
- An investigation started a fortnight ago by external experts at the request of Dropbox has concluded that an employee's hacked account led to a limited number of users receiving spam in their registered email accounts. On its official blog, Dropbox…
Ford shows off 'hands-free' password manager app for Mac
- An unlikely player has decided to show it’s very own take on password managing software. Ford — yes, the car company — revealed a new Chrome extension called Ford Keyfree that works in conjunction with a smartphone app and automatically…
Last.fm becomes latest victim in string of security breaches
- A number of high profile websites have fallen victim to security breaches this week and if today’s developments are any indication, it doesn’t look like the end is anywhere in sight. The latest victim is Internet music provider Last.fm who…
eHarmony confirms breach, about 1.5 million passwords stolen
- eHarmony has confirmed that nearly 1.5 million of its users have had their passwords -- or more specifically, hashed passwords -- stolen by hackers. The popular match-making site may have fallen victim to the same hackers who compromised LinkedIn's password database…
LinkedIn password database leaked, company confirms intrusion
- LinkedIn may have suffered a serious blow in terms of the security and safety of its users today. Hackers claim to have leaked over 6.5 million password hashes originating from the career-focused social networking site. Although the hash values appear…
Blizzard: Battle.net account theft increase normal, hacking not issue
- Blizzard has responded to the recent upswing of stolen Battle.net accounts since the release of Diablo 3. Although critics might be tempted to point the finger at Blizzard's security, the game company says that every complaint it has investigated has…
Congress aims to outlaw employers from requiring Facebook passwords
- In response to a recent (and dubious) phenomenon where employers require employees to fork over the proverbial keys to their online accounts, U.S. House Democrats are working to pass legislation which will prohibit this practice all together.
Apple releases OS X 10.7.4, patches plain text password bug
- Apple has released a minor update to OS X Lion that patches a security concern that was brought to the general public’s attention earlier this week. OS X 10.7.4 also includes an updated version of Safari that is said to…
OS X Lion security blunder exposes login passwords in plain text
- Security researcher David Emery has exposed what it claims is a major security bug in the currently shipping version of OS X Lion (10.7.3), which causes login passwords to be stored in a plain text file. The flaw specifically affects…
iPhone and Android passcodes can be bypassed within seconds
- Swedish security firm, Micro Systemation, has demonstrated how simple it is to defeat lock screen passcode mechanisms on both iPhone OS and Android devices. To do it, the company shows off their own security tool called XRY, a utility used…
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