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US Military Develops Invisible Biometric ‘Passwords’
The end of traditional biometric and password security? US Military signs deal for new ID verification system
Severe Linux GHOST Flaw Spooks Out Computer Users
Critical vulnerability found in Linux systems gives attackers control without system credentials
Could Your Apps Be Putting Your Smartphone At Risk?
Smartphone users need to be aware of what data their mobile apps have access to, say Silent Circle and Blackphone
Taylor Swift’s Twitter, Instagram Accounts Hacked
"Hackers gonna hack hack hack hack hack", it seems, as Taylor Swift's Twitter account not able to “shake it off” as Lizard Squad strikes again
How To Stay Safe Online In 3 Simple Steps
With today being Data Privacy Day, the identity and data protection specialist at digital security firm Gemalto explains how you can avoid the ever-increasing dangers of the Internet
Most Employees “Would Sell Company Passwords For £100”
How much do you trust your employees with the passwords to important documents?
Facebook Denies Hackers Caused Outage
Facebook, Instagram and Tinder were all affected by the outage, which left millions across the world unable to access the services
Kaspersky – Don’t Be Too Worried About The Security Of Mobile Payments…Yet
Kaspersky Labs' David Emm tells TechWeekEurope that the security threat to mobile payments is still in its infancy - but hackers are learning
Apple Killed The Fingerprint Scanner On The Nexus 6
Ex-Motorola boss reveals how Apple stole the technology away to use in the iPhone
Sony Offers Users Compensation For 2011 PlayStation Network Breach
After settling a US class action lawsuit, Sony is offering affected US users game downloads or, in some cases, cash compensation
Malaysia Airlines Website Hacked By Lizard Squad
The hackers defaced Malaysia Airlines' website, making references to a 'Cyber Caliphate'
Google Project Zero Reveals Mac OS Zero-Day Flaws
Google research team reveals three serious Mac OS flaws, after Apple fails to respond with fixes
Kim Dotcom Targets Skype With Encrypted Chat Rival
Fugitive millionaire delivers on promise of encrypted rival to Skype to stop government snoops
Sony Music Bosses Braced For Damaging Leaks
Sony issues blanket apology ahead of more embarrassing leaks from 'Guardians of Peace' (GoP) hackers
Sky Is The Limit For Pornography
UK Internet giant blocks porn by default to protect children, but IT security firms warn the move could create a new set of problems
WordPress Disconnects Unpatched Sites
In a continuing effort to secure hundreds of millions of users, WordPress.com is disconnecting self-hosted sites that haven't updated the Jetpack add-on
Beijing Calls Outlook Hack Allegations “Groundless Slander”
Cyberspace Administration of China spokesman says GreatFire.org tried to 'incite dissatisfaction'
Huawei Denies Spying; Fights Internal Fraud With Confession Program
Elusive Huawei boss uses World Economic Forum at Davos to prove firm's transparency
UK Firms’ Faith In Security Tools And Policies Is Misplaced
Less than half of firms regularly take basic measures like installing patches and updating software, Cisco research finds
WhatsApp Web Arrives On Desktop
WhatsApp Web launches for desktop users, but not for iOS users due to “Apple platform limitations”
Primary School Child Learns How To Hack A Laptop In Ten Minutes
Hacking is so easy, even a seven year-old girl can do it, experiment finds
Shock Horror – We Are All STILL REALLY BAD At Passwords
'123456' and 'password' top SplashData list of the world’s worst passwords
Facebook Clamps Down On Newsfeed Hoaxes
Social networking giant responds to user complaints about hoaxes and spam in newsfeeds
How Sex And Dating Apps Are ‘Leaking’ Your Data
Security flaw puts users of apps including Tinder, Grindr, Angry Birds, Starbucks and Whisper in danger
How To Explain Ransomware To A Five-Year-Old
The definitive definition of ransomware from the experts for the kids (and adults, too)
Australian Insurance Firm and Government Websites Hacked
A major travel insurance provider and several government websites are among those hacked by an attacker claiming to be a former LizardSquad member
Memory Corruption Flaws Found In VLC Media Player
VLC says 'non-exploitable' flaws in VLC 2.1.5 have been fixed
Microsoft Outlook Email Hacked In China
GreatFire.org points finger at Cyberspace Administration of China
Minecraft Passwords And User Names ‘Leaked’ Online
Minecraft players may have more than just creepers to worry about