security
Yahoo admits massive data breach, 500m accounts possibly affected
It’s not a good day for those of you who continue to stick with Yahoo for their primary email accounts. At the very least,...
‘Disconnect Pro’ secures your Samsung device from trackers, free for a week
Whether you like it or not, your smartphone is not totally safe and secure. Any iOS or Android device can still be compromised simply...
Introducing the Project Zero Prize, Google’s very own Android bug hacking contest
If you’re still wondering why legitimate companies sponsor hackfests and hacking contests especially on their own products, this is because it is one of...
CallJam malware now in Google Play, racks up cash for hackers thru premium calls
Google has a difficult job trying to make sure all the apps within the Google Play Store – which is the primary repository and...
Google outlines Android Nougat security improvements
So 2015 to 2016 was not a good year for security on the Android platform. Among the list of high profile security issues, it...
DressCode malware discovered in Google Play Store apps
The research team at Check Point Mobile Threat Prevention has discovered a new malware they named “DressCode”, and it is embedded in 40 apps...
Opera admits server breach incident, tells users to reset passwords
Server breaches seem to be pretty common of late, as malicious elements continue to become more savvy and enterprising. That is why it should...
Dropbox prompting users to change password as a “preventive measure”
For those who are concerned with online security and protecting all their digital properties, it is almost automatic for them to regularly change their...
BlackBerry proud to be first to patch QuadRooter vulnerabilities
Canada-based manufacturer BlackBerry has announced that they are “the first major manufacturer to patch QuadRooter vulnerabilities.” Granted, that’s a good job, taking care of...
RootJunky outs universal factory reset protection bypass for current Samsung devices
If there was one place on the internet that you would find a bypass method for Samsung’s factory reset protection (FRP), it would probably...
Rio Olympics 2016 keyboard app unintentionally violated user privacy
We’ve seen a lot of Olympics-related features in apps and devices and even carriers, especially the past few days since the Rio games are...
Two-step authentication may soon lose SMS factor
Usually, when you activate the two-step authentication in any app or service you’re using, one of the options that you use is for them...
