Aetna files $17 million settlement over low-tech privacy breach
Doing it wrong the old-fashioned way
The latest version of Denuvo DRM has been cracked
This is only a bypass crack so Denuvo still runs in the background
Opera adds cryptojacking prevention feature to its mobile browsers
Expect other browsers to do the same
OnePlus says 40,000 customers may have been impacted by recent credit card breach
The issue is more widespread than first thought
Massive hacking operation tied to a Lebanese intelligence agency has been revealed
Dark Caracal has stolen data from targets in over 20 countries these last six years
Intel says 90 percent of CPUs have "received" Spectre and Meltdown patch (which is not the same as having it applied)
Major progress has been made but Intel admits there is still much room for improvement
China is reportedly testing a facial recognition system in Muslim-dominated Xinjiang
Authorities will be alerted if certain individuals leave a 300-meter "safe area"
Download InSpectre: Check if your PC is open to Meltdown and Spectre attacks
As you're likely aware Meltdown and Spectre are two major CPU hardware flaws that could allow hackers to gain access to sensitive personal information in your system. Security expert Steve Gibson's InSpectre utility lets you check if your computer is vulnerable to either flaw with ease.
World's most powerful mobile spyware can read WhatsApp messages, take photos, more
Skygofree can perform numerous malicious activities
Researchers discover new variety of Mirai botnet that targets ARC-based IoT devices
Mirai took down huge chunks of the internet in 2016
Vulnerability in virtual reality porn app exposes details of 20,000 users
Thankfully for fans of VR porn, it's now been fixed
Hospital running on pen and paper after being hit with ransomware attack
Patient care at Hancock Regional Hospital has not been affected
Some OnePlus customers report fraudulent credit card charges after using company's official site
It doesn't appear to be a widespread issue
Google removes 60 apps from the Play Store following discovery of pornographic ads
The Adult Swine malware could also steal user credentials
Intel AMT security hole lets hackers take control of corporate laptops
Another Intel flaw for attackers to exploit
AMD confirms its chips are vulnerable to Spectre, is rolling out fixes
The company said the flaws pose a near zero risk to its CPUs
Intel CEO promises transparency and "timely communications" in open letter to tech industry leaders
Intel is eager to repair its reputation
Ohio man charged with creating Fruitfly malware, spied on thousands during 13-year campaign
Fruitfly could turn on webcams and mics to spy on users
Nvidia's latest drivers help to mitigate CPU flaws, but GPU hardware is not vulnerable
Updated information on the effects of Spectre
Microsoft: PCs with Haswell CPUs and older may notice performance impact from Spectre patch
Bad news if you're using an older CPU
Kodak stock more than doubles on news of photo-focused cryptocurrency
Kodak's ICO opens at the end of the month
FBI chief rekindles debate over unbreakable encryption
Director doesn't buy technical impossibility
August Access is a service that will allow delivery drivers to drop off packages inside your house
Is package safety worth the security risk?
Intel CEO: all CPUs made over last five years will receive Spectre/Meltdown patches this month
90% of them will be patched by the end of this week
