The Clever ‘DoubleAgent’ Attack Turns Antivirus Into Malware
The bug potentially puts every Windows antivirus program at risk, but also hints at more fundamental problems with relying on…
A Cybersecurity Arsenal That’ll Help ‘Protect Your Election’
Google and Jigsaw are helping protect elections from DDoS attacks and more. The post A Cybersecurity Arsenal That’ll Help ‘Protect…
Phishing Scams Even Fool Tech Nerds—Here’s How to Avoid Them
Phishing is a bigger threat than ever, here are some things you can do to defend yourself. The post Phishing…
Facebook’s Big ‘First Step’ to Crack Down on Surveillance
Social networks are publicly recognizing a responsibility to restrict third-party data surveillance, but it’s a challenging role. The post Facebook’s…
Russian Spies Helped Hack Yahoo, as if Tensions Weren’t High Enough
The Department of Justice pinned a major Yahoo hack on Russia, adding to cyber-tensions between the two countries. The post…
No, Microwave Ovens Cannot Spy on You—for Lots of Reasons
It’s not coming from inside the house. The post No, Microwave Ovens Cannot Spy on You—for Lots of Reasons appeared…
Hacker Lexicon: What Is an Attack Surface?
Whenever there’s a hack, one of the first questions is how the attackers got in. For the answer, look to…
Security News This Week: A One-Stop Guide to Zero-Day Exploits
Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth but that still deserve…
Assange: WikiLeaks Will Help Tech Giants Stop CIA Snooping
The big question is if and when Julian Assange follows through on his latest blockbuster promise. The post Assange: WikiLeaks…
That Encrypted Chat App the White House Liked? Full of Holes
Confide has become a favorite among political staffers looking for secrecy. Unfortunately, it lacked plenty of basic security features. The…