DOJ says security researchers won't face hacking charges
The policy comes after journalists were threatened for reporting security flaws.
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Anonymous social app Yik Tak left users' precise locations exposed
Stalkers could easily have tracked users.
Google's latest security upgrades include virtual credit cards
You can also expect stronger phishing protections.
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Russia's war on Ukraine began with a satellite internet cyberattack
The hack caused chaos an hour before the invasion.
Google Assistant can now automatically change passwords
The feature is now widely available.
Apple, Google and Microsoft commit to 'end-to-end' password-free sign-ins
You might not even need passwords on new devices.
Grindr location data was reportedly for sale for at least three years (updated)
The company curbed the practice two years ago, but the move may have come too late.
Hackers are reportedly using emergency data requests to extort women and minors
The incidents are becoming "more prevalent," according to law enforcement officials.
Lapsus$ stole T-Mobile's source code before member arrests in March
The group used SIM swap attacks to access the carrier's systems.
US warns of state-supported malware built to attack critical infrastructure
Hackers could hijack industrial systems.
Google is clamping down on out-of-date Android apps
Apps that don't comply 'will not be available for discovery or installation.'
Opera's paid Android VPN secures your entire device
The VPN Pro beta covers more than just your browser.
Wyze was aware of a major camera security flaw for three years
The vulnerability let intruders access your stored videos.
Apple, Facebook and Discord reportedly gave user data to hackers posing as law enforcement
The hackers used "compromised" email accounts to make the requests.
Hackers swipe nearly $600 million from a 'play to earn' crypto game
The intruders took advantage of a vulnerable network.
Grimes claims responsibility for 2012 hack of culture blog Hipster Runoff
She reportedly sent the site to oblivion.
Google says it thwarted North Korean cyberattacks in early 2022
The Hermit Kingdom targeted US news media, IT, crypto and fintech industries.
London police arrest seven people over Lapsus$ hacks
Researchers also believe one of the leaders has made millions from hacking.
Microsoft and Okta detail the impact of recent Lapsus$ attacks
Okta said the attack only affected around 2.5 percent of its clients.
Microsoft and Okta are investigating potential attacks by the Lapsus$ hacking group
Attackers reportedly obtained source code for Bing, Bing Maps and Cortana.
