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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. (Source: Forbes)

Twitter CEO requests for proposals to help improve the platform

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey expressed concern that the social network has a problem with trolls and bots infesting the platform often fueling hate and abuse. The CEO is inviting proposals from users on how to improve the platform and ...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Mar 2018 16:06
Bitcoin was the first decentralized cryptocurrency. It was released in 2009. (Source: VentureBeat)

VeganCoin and Sovereign join the cryptocurrency craze

VeganCoin and Sovereign have become two of the latest additions to the ever growing cryptocurrency world. VeganCoin was founded by the people behind VeganNation, who claim the currency will be “cruelty free”. The Sovereign is a vi...
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Feb 2018 19:59
SikurPhone uses a custom version of Android called SikurOS. (Source: Sikur)

MWC 2018 | Sikur announces secure phone with cryptocurrency wallet included

Sikur is a smartphone maker that likes to put an emphasis on security. In 2015, the company released the GranitePhone, which offered users multiple layers of data privacy protection. In the meantime, Sikur has been working on a ne...
Daniel R Deakin, 28 Feb 2018 17:52
Bill Gates made his first Reddit AMA appearance in 2013. (Source: CNET)

Gates and Wozniak offer contrasting views of cryptocurrencies

In a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session held today, Bill Gates made a comment about cryptocurrencies that suggests he is not currently a huge advocate of the decentralized and unregulated digital payment systems. In contrast, St...
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2018 22:25
Archos also produces tablets, media players and smartphones. (Source: Archos)

Archos to offer physical cryptocurrency wallet

French electronics company Archos has unveiled plans to release a hardware wallet that will provide cryptocurrency owners with a physical layer of security for their virtual currency transactions. The Archos Safe-T mini hardware d...
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2018 21:39
No signs of any struggle have been recorded in the Apple 911 calls. (Source: Sacramento Bee)

Broken Apple devices seeking emergency assistance

Apparently the 911 emergency services communication center in Elk Grove, California has been receiving hundreds of calls coming from an Apple repair and refurbishing site in the vicinity. Since October, 2017 the total of 911 calls...
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2018 19:59
Maduro has claimed the total 100-million issue of Petro has a value over US$6 billion (Source: Steemit)

Petro "makes" US$735 million, Seagal lags behind

The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, has claimed that the country’s cryptocurrency has enjoyed booming business on the first day of its pre-sale. Apparently, investors have snatched up US$735 million worth of Petro digital ...
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Feb 2018 19:19
Hijackers were not interested in customer data or car security, they just needed the processing power of the cloud servers. (Source: HybridCars)

Tesla cloud servers hijacked for illicit cryptomining

Instead of using malicious apps or website exploits, hackers just hijacked Tesla's cloud servers and made sure their illicit cryptomining endeavors would not seem suspicious.
Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2018 15:44
It's not known if Steven Seagal is backing Bitcoiin with his estimated US$16 million fortune. (Source: TechRadar)

Venezuela and Steven Seagal involved in cryptocurrency sales

The cryptocurrency craze continues as a sovereign state and a controversial celebrity become involved in the virtual currency (VC) industry. Venezuela's government has made its "petro" currency available in a presale launch, while...
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2018 18:33
Both the Pentagon and the US Army run similar hacking events. (Source: Business Insider)

Hack the Air Force 2.0 costs USAF over US$100,000

The United States Air Force has made bounty payouts totaling US$103,883 to hackers invited to test the force's systems and software. The event ran from December 9, 2017 to January 1, 2018.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2018 19:45
Trump's increase in infrastructure spending positively affected Bitcoin's value. (Source: Dealbreaker)

Don't expect US regulation of Bitcoin anytime soon

White House spokesman, Rob Joyce, doesn't believe the US government is ready to attempt regulating Bitcoin until the good and bad aspects of the cryptocurrency are fully understood. The US official was discussing the topic at the ...
Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2018 20:28
The 2016 LTSB version of Windows 10 will have mainstream support until 2021. (Source: Softpedia)

Windows 10 vital to US Air Force preparedness

The US Department of Defense has stated that the United States Air Force (USAF) must ensure its computers are operating Windows 10 by March 31, 2018. The Microsoft OS is considered to be a crucial component in the overall readines...
Daniel R Deakin, 15 Feb 2018 22:23
Litecoin is leading the latest cryptocoin appreciation wave. (Source: BullMartketz.com)

Cryptocurrencies on the rise again, Litecoin leads rebound with ~30% appreciation in one day

The imminent release of the LitePay service lead to a sudden appreciation for Litecoin over the past few days. Litecoin is thus expected to become more useful and appreciate even further as LitePay is compatible with Visa-enabled ...
Bogdan Solca, 15 Feb 2018 15:32
Facebook faces legal problems in Germany due to its data-collection practices, which were deemed illegal

Facebook breaking the law when collecting personal data

Although Facebook already filed an appeal, it is worth mentioning that the Berlin regional court ruled against its data-collection practices, saying that the default settings break the law, while some terms and conditions do not m...
Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2018 21:15
The cryptocurrency market capitalization value is currently over US$420 billion. (Source: CCN)

Bitcoin bubble burst threat for investors

Financial regulators have issued warnings that a massive price crash involving Bitcoin and other popular virtual currencies (VC) would lead to financial ruin for many investors. The lucrative VC market is currently worth hundreds ...
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2018 19:55
Windows Defender ATP will now enable deep security insights for older Windows versions. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows Defender ATP coming to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Microsoft has announced support for Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, a Windows 10 only feature, to Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. This is to help organizations protect themselves during the transition to Windows 10 fro...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 10:46
How to check if your PC is protected from Meltdown and Spectre

How to check if your PC is protected from Meltdown and Spectre

The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities exposed inherent flaws in hardware and software design, which we've been using for many years. Chip vendors and developers alike are scrambling to quickly release fixes to prevent any damag...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 03:08
Cybersecurity firms are analyzing the malicious code known as Olympic Destroyer. (Source: Forbes)

"Olympic Destroyer" virus fails to destroy Olympics

Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Pyeongchang came under cyber attack from malware known as "Olympic Destroyer." The virus affected Internet and television services used by media representatives but did not cause any ma...
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2018 20:37
The developers of the Nano coin are suspecting Bitgrail of being untruthful to its customers. (Source: BitGrail)

Italian crypto exchange BitGrail hacked for US$170 million

After CoinCheck and NiceHash, the BitGrail hack is the third major incident in less then 4 months. Of course, the Italian exchange kept most of the funds in a hot wallet, and many other exchanges are probably still doing this, pra...
Bogdan Solca, 12 Feb 2018 16:56
How to protect critical data from ransomware in Windows 10

How to protect critical data from ransomware in Windows 10

With ransomware on the prowl every other day, it has become all the more important to ensure that critical files are protected from being encrypted or altered. The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update includes a new functionality calle...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Feb 2018 04:41
Sarov is where the terrifying Tsar Bomba hydrogen bomb was made. (Source: Gizmodo)

Russian nuclear scientists in Bitcoin mining arrests

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a group of scientists who attempted to use a supercomputer at a top secret nuclear facility to mine Bitcoin. Security was alerted when the would-be miners tried to connect the c...
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Feb 2018 17:43
Microsoft is making Office 2019 a Windows 10 exclusive. (Source: Redmondmag)

Microsoft details servicing changes to Windows and Office, Office 2019 to be a Windows 10 exclusive

Microsoft has listed out a few servicing changes to Windows and Office keeping in view the deployment requirements of the enterprise. The company also detailed availability and support cadences of Office 2019 and Windows 10 LTSC.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Feb 2018 07:55
Apple confirms the US Government's probe into the iPhone throttling controversy. (Source: Hypebeast)

Apple responds to reports regarding the US Government's enquiry into throttling iPhones

Apple confirmed that the US Government has asked questions regarding intentional throttling of old iPhones and reaffirmed that it would not degrade the customer experience to force upgrades.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2018 16:42
The hackers have been traced spreading the stolen coins to many separate accounts. (Source: Coincodex)

Coincheck hackers get traced as stolen cryptocoins trickle to other accounts

Hackers are trying to spread the stolen NEM coins to as much as 20 accounts, but Coincheck and the NEM Foundation have already tagged all the affected coins, making the affected cryptocurrency easily trackable on exchanges.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Feb 2018 12:16
The Chinese knew of Meltdown and Spectre much before the US Government according to The WSJ. (Source: Reddit)

Intel alerted select corporations about Meltdown/Spectre, China speculated to have known about it before the US

The Wall Street Journal reports that Intel had informed select customers about the Meltdown/Spectre vulnerabilities. What's news, however, is that somehow the Chinese Government could have gotten to know about the vulnerabilities ...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Jan 2018 04:35
Users of Intel 'Broadwell' chips will get a more reliable microcode update in the coming weeks. (Source: Wccftech)

Intel readying a more reliable Meltdown/Spectre fix for 'Broadwell' and 'Haswell' platforms

Intel has identified the root cause of the recent reboot issues plaguing the company's 'Broadwell' and 'Haswell' chips that received a microcode update for the Meltdown and Spectre exploits. The company has issued an updated guida...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jan 2018 13:49
New privacy options will be seen in upcoming Windows 10 releases. (Source: ZDNet)

Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview builds reveal new privacy tools

In a step up towards addressing the spate of privacy concerns surrounding Windows 10, Microsoft is introducing new privacy tools that will enable users to see the exact data being sent as telemetry information.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jan 2018 11:17
CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year

CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year

CES 2018 has come and gone, and we have witnessed OEMs showcasing the best of their innovations. While we had some noteworthy announcements that will shape the tech industry for years to come, there were also a lot of me-too products on display as well. We recap the event to look at some of the products that were show-stoppers and discuss what they may indicate for the overall tech landscape this year.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2018 16:30
Image: OnePlus (w/ edits by article author)

Up to 40,000 OnePlus customers may have had their credit card information stolen

The darling of the mobile phone enthusiast community is in hot water once again. Less than a week after it was discovered that OnePlus was sending user data to servers in China without permission, the Chinese OEM's merchant platfo...
Sam Medley, 19 Jan 2018 21:38
The new AMT hack can bypass all known security measures. (Source: Anandtech)

Gone in 30 seconds: New Intel AMT exploit is scarier than you can ever fathom

F-Secure's security researchers discovered another flaw in Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT) that a hacker can potentially misuse to gain remote access to a system.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2018 14:54
'Haswell' CPU owners are getting increased security at the expense of reliability. (Source: Overclock3D)

Intel 'Haswell' and 'Broadwell' CPU users complain of higher system reboots after applying Meltdown and Spectre patches

Users of older generation 'Haswell' and 'Broadwell' Intel CPUs are reporting of constant reboots after applying patches to address the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. Intel is looking at issuing a revised firmware to address...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2018 13:05
Image: Computerworld.com

Apple devices are already protected against Meltdown without any hit to performance

With the massive vulnerabilities recently discovered in Intel CPUs, the main question on everyone's minds are when affected devices will be updated to guard against possible exploits. Apple is ahead of the game; apparently, the la...
Sam Medley, 05 Jan 2018 21:27
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. (Source: NVIDIA)

Consumer NVIDIA GPUs cannot be used in datacenters henceforth

Recent changes to NVIDIA's EULA prohibits datacenter deployment of their consumer grade GeForce GPUs apart from those used for blockchain processing. This being seen as a move to curb deployment of cost-effective GeForce GPUs for ...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Jan 2018 11:45
Torrenting can affect your coziness at home. (Source: The WireCutter)

Torrenting can cost you the ability to remotely control your smart thermostat

Armstrong Zoom Internet has sent notices to its users that copyright infringement can lead to speed throttling that not only affects file transfer but also the ability to remotely control connected devices such as smart thermostat...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Jan 2018 10:36
Honey Quest uses technology to target ads based on the user's viewing habits. (Source: NY Times)

Android games found tracking users' TV viewing habits

Many Android games have been found to track the user's TV viewing habits for displaying ads. The games use software from Alphonso that collects data from the phone's microphone, identifies the audio stream, and displays targeted a...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Jan 2018 11:11
Vincenzo and Giacomo Barbato with their 'Steve Jobs' brand. (Source: Business Insider Italia)

Brothers do a neat Italian Job of trademarking 'Steve Jobs'

Vincenzo and Giacomo Barbato have emerged victorious in the legal battle against Apple in naming their brand after Steve Jobs. Their company currently produces clothing and plans to enter into electronics very soon.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Dec 2017 15:52
Apple had a lot of explaining to do after the recent reports of iPhone slowdowns. (Source: Steemit)

HTC and Motorola say slowing down older phones is not their cup of tea

In emails to The Verge, HTC and Motorola have clarified that they do not slow down phones as the batteries start wearing out. This comes in the wake of Apple's now controversial policy of slowing down phones with ageing batteries.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Dec 2017 12:45
Keeper is being installed by default in new Windows 10 installations. (Source: User ToppestofDogs on Reddit)

Windows 10's included password manager can pose a security risk

A Google security researcher has discovered that the included third-party password manager in Windows 10, Keeper, comes with a security vulnerability that injects privileged UI into web apages that exposes a user's passwords.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Dec 2017 15:49
Mozilla in hot water after installing a browser add-on for some users without their permission

Mozilla in hot water after installing a browser add-on for some users without their permission

Some Firefox users recently found an unwarranted add-on installed in their browsers. The add-on, which is a page tool tied to the popular online show "Mr. Robot," was installed for some users that are a part of Mozilla's Studies p...
Sam Medley, 18 Dec 2017 06:08
Indian Intelligence Bureau calls out smartphone apps sending data to China

Indian Intelligence Bureau calls out smartphone apps sending data to China

The Indian Intelligence Bureau has directed its border troops to format their smartphones and delete a number of specified apps, citing the reason as a discovered data trail leading from these apps to China.
Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2017 19:06
HP stealthily replace the older Touchpoint Manager with a Touchpoint Analytics Service app that is sending user data to HP's servers without consent. (Source: HP)

HP accused of spying on its customers through stealthy telemetry app

HP stealthily replaced the "Touchpoint Manager" app with a new version called "Touchpoint Analytics Service", causing full CPU usage on its clients' systems and syphoning user data.
Bogdan Solca, 29 Nov 2017 12:06
They may take everything but never our freedom. Never our right to choose.

The fight for Net Neutrality is on...you should take action today

The US Federal Communications Commission is set to cast a vote that will repeal the Net Neutrality laws that keep the Internet fun for everyone. American or not, it's time you had a say in this matter. Let your voice be heard toda...
Ricci Rox, 26 Nov 2017 10:19
Smartwatches targetted at children, like the VTech Kidizoom, are now banned in Germany. (Image: VTech)

Germany bans smartwatches marketed at children

Children's smartwatches have been found to have glaring security holes, some of which can present a serious threat to the safety of the children that wear them. These security issues, along with privacy concerns, have led German o...
Sam Medley, 18 Nov 2017 04:09
A more fitting name if this trend of fails continues. (Source: CHEIL India)

OnePlus is collecting user data without permission, and you should be scared

OnePlus has dropped the ball yet again, with a user discovering a data siphon that sends his private phone information and logs to a remote OnePlus server.
Ricci Rox, 10 Oct 2017 12:33
An always on camera?

Google Clips is Watching You: Google's new action camera automatically snaps shots, records video

Google Clips is a small wearable action camera that automatically takes pictures of what it judges to be special moments. It learns who the important people in your life are via machine learning, and it may pose a serious privacy ...
Sam Medley, 04 Oct 2017 21:51
All this considered, this is about par for cyber information control in most parts of the world. (Source: The Verge)

Your private data isn't so private after all, Wechat confirms

It's been a good week for privacy intrusions, with GO Keyboard being reported to siphon user data. This time out, it's the Wechat app on all the headlines, as the app's new privacy policy sheds light on how public, private user da...
Ricci Rox, 24 Sep 2017 09:56
Image: Twitter user Nick Sweeting

Equi-fail: Equifax directs customers affected by hack to fake phishing website

In another major misstep for Equifax, an employee of the credit services company responded to customer tweets with a link to a fake phishing website. The site, which was styled to look like the official Equifax site dedicated to t...
Sam Medley, 21 Sep 2017 23:58
CCleaner's binary was modified by hackers to insert a backdoor. (Source: Piriform)

CCleaner hijacked by hackers to open a backdoor for remote code execution

Piriform, makers of the popular PC cleaning software CCleaner, said that a few versions of the program's 32-bit binary were hijacked by hackers who could insert a two-stage backdoor capable of remote code execution. Investigation ...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Sep 2017 10:20
Image: Equifax

Equifax security breach blamed on known web vulnerability in Apache Struts

One week after announcing a major data breach affecting over 143 million consumers, Equifax is pointing blame at a security vulnerability in the Apache Struts web framework. However, the vulnerability was publicly announced in Mar...
Sam Medley, 14 Sep 2017 22:15
Graph of the increase in cryptocurrency mining trojans as measured by Kaspersky Labs. (Source: Bleeping Computer)

Cryptocurrency mining malware has infected over 1.65 million computers this year

Data from Kaspersky Labs shows that the number of cryptocurrency mining trojan infections in 2017 has passed 1.65 million to date. Criminals use infected PCs to crunch transactions and route the success fee to their own digital wa...
Craig Ward, 12 Sep 2017 21:58

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