Why So Many People Make Their Password ‘Dragon’
Credit to Author: Louise Matsakis| Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000
The mythical creature’s popularity says a lot about the psychology of password creation.
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Xbox Hacking, LinkedIn Bugs, and More Security News This Week
Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000
Xbox hacking, LinkedIn bugs, and more security news this week.
Read moreDNC Lawsuit Against Russia Reveals New Details About 2016 Hack
Credit to Author: Brian Barrett| Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:53:53 +0000
In suing Russia, the Trump campaign, and others over the hack of its systems in 2016, the Democratic National Committee has also filled in important timeline details.
Read moreWhy Police Should Monitor Social Media to Prevent Crime
Credit to Author: Christopher Raleigh Bousquet| Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:00:00 +0000
Opinion: Citizens may object to their social media posts being mined by law enforcement, but the practice can keep the public safe.
Read moreThe ‘Do Not Disturb’ App Protects Your Mac From ‘Evil Maid’ Attacks
Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000
Detecting an insidious physical attack on your MacBook may often be as simple as alerting you when its lid opens.
Read moreThe Security Risks of Login With Facebook
Credit to Author: Louise Matsakis| Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:53:25 +0000
New research from Princeton University exposes vulnerabilities in the social network’s universal login API.
Read moreHow DNA Transfer Nearly Convicted an Innocent Man of Murder
Credit to Author: Katie Worth| Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000
We leave traces of our genetic material everywhere, even on things we’ve never touched. That got Lukis Anderson charged with a brutal crime he didn’t commit.
Read moreThe OURSA Security Conference Calls Out Lack of Inclusion
Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:21:58 +0000
The OURSA security conference offered a place for diverse voices in security, a counterpoint to the corporate hegemony of RSA.
Read more‘Trustjacking’ Could Expose iPhones to Attack
Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000
Think twice before you tell your iPhone to trust that laptop when you charge it.
Read moreInside the Unnerving CCleaner Supply Chain Attack
Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:30:00 +0000
CCleaner owner Avast is sharing more details on the malware attackers used to infect legitimate software updates with malware.
Read moreUltrasonic Signals Are the Wild West of Wireless Tech
Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:15:00 +0000
Inaudible signals that your phone can hear—but you can’t—are often based on ad hoc tech, which makes for risky security.
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