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Elderly woman and her son killed at home in Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack | The Times of Israel

Barak Ayalon, 45, member of Kfar Yuval security team, killed alongside mother Miri Ayalon, 76, when projectile from Lebanon slams into northern town

Science & Technology | Technology

Now even the FBI is warning about your smart TV’s security | TechCrunch

If you just bought a smart TV on Black Friday or plan to buy one for Cyber Monday tomorrow, the FBI wants you to know a few things. Smart TVs are like regular television sets but with an internet connection. With the advent and growth of Netflix, Hulu and

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Forming a U.S.-Led Coalition Against Iran with Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi - YouTube

As Iran moves closer to nuclear weapons capability and enriches uranium to just under the threshold for a bomb, the region faces increased threats and greate...

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Cash Apps Can Be a Dangerous Way to Pay Rent — Here Are 5 Tips for Doing It Safely

Cash apps can be a dangerous way to pay rent. A simple mistake can make your rent payment disappear, according to a cybersecurity expert.

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Change this iPhone setting to thwart thieves who might steal your phone

iPhone thieves will try to enable Airplane Mode on the device - here’s how to block Control Center access right now.

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If These Apps Are Still on Your Phone, Someone May Be Spying on You

Some of those apps you love and have come to rely on could be posing more of a danger than they're worth. Here's what you need to know.

Science & Technology | Technology

10 Tips to Have Secret Text Conversations on Your iPhone

While Apple works on its privacy features for text messages, you can use these tips and workarounds to have secret conversations on your iPhone.

Politics | Politics

Dem Sen. Warner says ‘Trump was right’ about banning China’s TikTok, warns parents against letting kids on app | Fox New

Sen. Mark Warner warned parents not to allow their kids to download TikTok, saying former President Donald Trump "was right" about the China-owned video app.

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Patriot Truth News - Federal Data Quietly Reveals 100 Terror Suspects Caught At Southern Border

Newly published federal data reveals that close to a hundred individuals listed on the FBI terror watchlist have been apprehended at the Southern border in the last year, a record high and a huge uptick in recent months. The Customs and Border Protection

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Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs that allows hackers to access devices

Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.

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FCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTok

Brendan Carr references reports that say Beijing-based employees have access to US TikTok user data..

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Some Top 100,000 Websites Collect Everything You Type—Before You Hit Submit

A surprising number of the top 100,000 websites effectively include keyloggers that covertly snag everything you type into a form.

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Google will now remove your phone number and other info from search results. Here's how to do it. - CBS News

To deter scammers and other bad actors, the search giant is now letting people remove personal contact information.

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3 Windows settings you can change to improve PC security

Here are three easy ways to improve PC security while also protecting your files and system information from bad actors.

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Miffed security researcher finds way to get Apple talking, drops three iOS vulnerabilities

Almost six months after reporting the first vulnerability to Apple, a security researcher has gone public to reopen lines of communication with Apple.

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A huge new hacking threat was just discovered

"You have the watches," goes a famous quote with different variations throughout history but most recently attributed to a captured Taliban commander, "but we have the time.

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This site tells you if Google’s new ad tech is ‘spying’ on you

Google vowed a few weeks ago to stop allowing advertisers to track users online with third-party cookies, a move intended to improve user privacy. But Google also said at the time that it would introduce FLoC (or Federated Learning of Cohorts), a new tech

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Another 500 million accounts have leaked online, and LinkedIn’s in the hot seat - The Verge

An individual on a hacker forum is selling personal data they claim is scraped from 500 million LinkedIn profiles. LinkedIn says the data includes information from many places and not just the professional-focused social network.

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Apple releases important iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch security patches | TechCrunch

The tech giant said the security updates are "important" and are "recommended for all users."

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iOS 14.5 makes zero-click exploits ‘significantly harder’ according to security researchers

Amid the other new features in iOS 14.5, Apple has also implemented changes to how it secures the code running in iOS. As reported by Motherboard, the changes Apple has made behind the scenes here will make it harder for hackers to develop zero-click expl

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Apple urges iPhone, iPad users to update operating system immediately after security flaws 'may have been actively exploited’

The security flaws impact the iPhone 6s and later, the iPad Air 2 and later, the iPad mini 4 and later, and the iPod touch (7th generation).

Science & Technology | Technology

iOS 14.4 update fixes iPhone security bugs, so it’s best to install it ASAP

Apple’s latest update for iPhones and iPads fixes major security flaws that the company says were potentially "actively exploited." Users should update to iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 as soon as they’re able.

Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous

Guy Who Reverse-Engineered TikTok Reveals The Scary Things He Learned, Advises People To Stay Away From It | Bored Panda

Facebook got itself into a sensitive data scandal when it did shady business with Cambridge Analytica, Instagram confirmed a security issue exposing user accounts and phone numbers, but these apps are basically online security havens compared to TikTok, a

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If you see your password on this list, change it as soon as possible – BGR

NordPass released a list of the 200 most common passwords of the year 2020 this week. Most of the passwords on this list also appeared on the 2019 list, and a vast majority of them can be cracked by a hacker in less than a second.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Crime ring stole thousands of Facebook passwords, then forgot to use a password - CNET

Exclusive: Researchers came across stolen user data in logs stored on a cloud server. It's offline now.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

5 Ways To Check For Hidden Cameras In Your Hotel Room Or Dressing Room

Privacy is perceived differently across the world. For example, in Germany, very few offices have open doors, while in America, this is quite common. However, nobody would be okay with secretly being watched, especially during private activities.

Science & Technology | Science & Technology

Zoom finally rolls out end-to-end encryption, but you have to enable it

Zoom made good on a promise to beef up the security of its video-conference calls. Here's how to enable end-to-end encryption.

Politics | Politics

A bug in Joe Biden’s campaign app gave anyone access to millions of voter files

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Hackers From China, Russia, Iran Targeting US Election: Microsoft

Microsoft said Thursday that hackers working for China, Russia, and Iran have recently ramped up their attacks, targeting ...

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Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS | WIRED

The ubiquitous Shlayer adware has picked up a new trick, slipping past Cupertino's “notarization” defenses for the first time.

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Slack has fixed a major vulnerability in its desktop app

In the current age of remote working, more people are relying on team collaboration tools and Slack is one of the top services in the category. A security vulnerability in the service's desktop app, which is now fixed, could have…

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

Microsoft to buy Israeli cybersecurity startup CyberX

The U.S. software giant is expected to pay $165 million for the internet of things cybersecurity platform company

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How to Lock Down What Websites Can Access on Your Computer | WIRED

If you're not careful, websites can grab all kinds of permissions you don't realize or intend. Take back control in your browser.

Business & Finance | Business

Essential advice for securing your small startup | TechCrunch

Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked. And if the richest person in the world is vulnerable, chances are good that your startup could get hacked, too. The good news is that, as a tiny company, you’re not a big target. But as soon as you hire your first employee, i

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How to secure your WhatsApp account from social hacking

It’s easy to secure your WhatsApp account with a six-digit PIN, so we’d suggest setting one up as soon as you get the chance. Then, if your SMS code ever falls into the wrong hands, they won’t be able to sign in to your account.

Science & Technology | TECH

Google finds Apple Safari anti-tracking feature actually enabled tracking

Apple's Intelligent Tracking Prevention technology posed risks to privacy and security, a research paper concluded.

Science & Technology | Technology

A Twitter Bug Could Use Your Phone Number to Expose Personal Details | Digital Trends

A security researcher has revealed that it's possible to find phone numbers and match them to Twitter usernames, a security flaw that could leave millions of people's accounts exposed. The researcher said he'd already found the phone numbers of several hi

Advice & Self-Help | Helpful Advice

Warning: Paying for Gas at the Pump Could Make You a Target for Hackers

Gas pump card readers are less secure, and now criminals are using a new phishing scheme to hack the devices and commit fraud.

Business & Finance | Business

US Finalizing Rules to Limit Sensitive Tech Exports to China, Others

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is finalizing a set of narrow rules to limit exports of sophisticated technology to adversaries ...

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Why You Should Never Charge Your Phone in Public USB Ports Without a USB Data Blocker

Public USB ports could be an easy way for hackers to steal your device’s passwords and other important data.

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Millions of Twitter and Facebook users may have had their personal information compromised

Twitter and Facebook have confirmed millions of users' personal information may have been compromised by malicious software in third-party apps.

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SecurityWatch: After a Breach, Should You Still Trust Your VPN?

The recent breaches of NordVPN and TorGuard demonstrate how trust is an intangible but important feature of security software. If you lose confidence in a security product, such as a VPN, it's probably time to ditch it.

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Amb. Dore Gold - American Withdrawal and the Future of Israeli Security

Amb. Dore Gold – American Withdrawal and the Future of Israeli Security This article originally appeared in The American Interest on October 16, 2019. Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs Near the close of Israel’s election campaign last month, Pri

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Scam Alert: New Phone Scam Uses a Real Text From Your Bank to Trick You | Mental Floss

If you get a call from someone claiming to be your bank, you should always be cautious. Here are some tactics one new phone scam uses to trick people.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Twitter says it unintentionally misused user data for advertising

Users saw adds targeted based on email and phone numbers provided for security.

Science & Technology | Tech News

How malware uses web apps to turn PCs into conduits for attacks

It's not just botnets that can hijack PCs for nefarious ends. Microsoft and Cisco's Talos researchers have identified a new malware strain, Nodersok (or Diverg...

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Neighbors are using these smart cameras to track strangers' cars — and yours

Neighborhoods around Los Angeles are signing up for a new service: security cameras that automatically read the license plates of every car that drives by from a company called Flock Safety

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Google says iPhone security flaws let websites hack away for years

Malicious sites installed a "monitoring implant" that compromised personal data on iPhones that simply visited them, according to security researchers.

Miscellaneous | Interesting

Pentagon Gets Ernst’s ‘Squeal Award’ for Buying $30M of Risky Chinese Computers

WASHINGTON—Department of Defense (DOD) officials bought $30 million worth of computers and related equipment from Chinese companies last ...

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Making calls with Siri or Google could lead to you getting scammed

If you've ever used Siri or Google to call a business, you could be in danger of falling victim to a new scam the Better Business Bureau is warning.

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Aims For More Secure Future By Eliminating Passwords

From hardware tokens to biometric methods, Israel's alternative authentication solutions are pushing weak passwords out of style. | NoCamels

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The video game industry is a black hole for cybersecurity

Without a fundamental change in approach from both gamers and the industry overall, the magnitude of the security problem shows no signs of slowing down

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Safe Deposit Boxes Aren’t Safe

When Philip Poniz opened Box 105 at his local Wells Fargo, he discovered it was empty — and that he was totally unprotected by federal law.

Science & Technology | Technology

Read this before using FaceApp — you give up more personal data than you realize on this Russian-made app - MarketWatch

FaceApp has gone viral again with a feature that makes users look elderly, but experts say it may pose security concerns.

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Israeli company claims it can unlock any iPhone up to iOS 12.3 for police

Israel-based forensics firm Cellebrite claimed that its UFED Premium service can unlock iPhones and iPads up to iOS 12.3 and high-end Android smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S9. The device will be sold as an on-premises tool, which means that the p

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

10 Amazing Benefits of Hugging—According to Science

Hugs are a powerful expression of trust and affection. They are also surprisingly impactful thanks to their effect ...

News | News

GAO Report: Travel Ban Rate Under Obama Was 16 Times Higher Than Trump - Sara A. Carter

Data analysis in a GAO Report shows that under President Obama the travel ban rate for security reasons was 20 times higher than under Trump.

Politics | Trump Politics

Blame Activists, Cartels for Crisis at Border, Not Trump

Trump is not one to stand by and not try every possible legal option to get the job done—and that includes shaking up the team.

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

6 things small businesses can do to improve cybersecurity

NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses can be more vulnerable to cyberattacks than larger companies because they often don't have sophisticated and comprehensive systems to protect themselves from...

Miscellaneous | Interesting

CEO Offers to Build 234 Miles of Border Wall for $1.4 Billion

A builder from North Dakota is offering to put up 234 miles of border walls on the U.S.-Mexico border for $1.4 billion

Science & Technology | Social Media

Some major Android apps are still sending data directly to Facebook - The Verge

Major Android mobile apps from companies including Yelp and Duolingo send data to Facebook immediately after a user logs in, according to a new report from the London-based UK charity and watchdog group Privacy International (PI). This data transfer happe

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Apple left another big macOS security hole open for 90 days, Google says

Apple's memory management system is too trusting of previously mounted disk images, according to Google researchers, leading to a dangerous vulnerability.

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New flaws in 4G, 5G allow attackers to intercept calls and track phone locations | TechCrunch

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Life Near Texas Border: Mother Fears for Kids’ Lives

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas—Martina Arredondo sleeps with a gun. So far, she has killed a few rattlesnakes with ...

Miscellaneous | Interesting

Cutting Government Waste Could Provide Border Wall Funding, Meadows Says

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-NC, floated a compromise solution on Jan. 15 to end the nearly one-month long partial government shutdown hinging on a funding impasse for a barrier wall on the U.S. southern border.

News | News

Trump Sets Goal of Missile Detection ‘Anywhere, Any Time, Any Place’

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced the release of the 2019 Missile Defense Review on Jan. 17, while Pentagon officials ...

Politics | Trump Politics

The Men and Women Standing on the Frontlines Know: We Need a Wall

Politicians in Washington seem to think the fight over border security is just another political football to play ...

News | News

US Border Patrol Reports 300% Increase Of Border Violence, Illegal Immigrants Assaulting Agents

The Border Patrol reports that assaults against its agents have spiked, but Democrats still think we don't need a wall on the US-Mexico border.

Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

Low Self-Control When for Online Sales Relates to High Risk For Cybercrime

If you've got low self-control, there's a good chance you'll fall victim to cybercrime, a recent study out of Michigan State University finds.

Politics | Politics

EDITORIAL: Time to finish the Wall

If President Trump sends a wish list to the North Pole, it might say something like this (and he had better hurry): “All I want for Christmas is a big, beautiful wall.” If congressional Democrats send a letter, it would be addressed to the Gri

News | News

Tijuana Mayor Blasts 'Horde' of Caravan Migrants, Demands Immediate Action

'You’re going to tell me we have to respect human rights,' he said. 'But human rights are for law-abiding humans.'

News | National News

Presidential Proclamation Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States | The White House

The United States expects the arrival at the border between the United States and Mexico (southern border) of a substantial number of aliens primarily from Central America who appear to have no lawful basis for admission into our country.  They are trav

Science & Technology | Tech

Yikes! Online phishing attacks up 297% over last year

An online investigation revealed that phishing attacks are up 297 percent. Scammers using social media and online retailers to get access information

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BREAKING: Hillary Clinton Loses Security Clearance Amid Email Scandal

Hillary Clinton lost her security clearance according to an announcement from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley revealed that Hillary Clinton’s aide (who magically became her lawyer) Cheryl Mills alon

Science & Technology | Tech

Dozens of iPhone Apps 'Constantly' Sending Location Data to Data Monetization Firms

Dozens of popular iPhone apps are sharing the location data of millions of mobile devices with third-party data monetization firms, according to a...

Politics | Politics

This European country makes US look lenient on immigration | HeraldNet.com

Lawyers risk jail time if they even help a client fill out a complicated Hungarian-language form.

Science & Technology | Technology

1Password rolls out its biggest Mac update in years

AgileBits has finally released 1Password 7 for Mac, and it's the password manager's first major upgrade for the platform in years. The developer has made sure i...

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Chinese government admits collection of deleted WeChat messages

Chinese authorities revealed over the weekend that they have the capability of retrieving deleted messages from the almost universally used WeChat app. The admission doesn't come as a surprise to many, but it's rare for this type of questionable

Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

The Unexpected Word That Shows Up on Every Hacked-Password List

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

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Researcher estimates GrayKey can unlock 6-digit iPhone passcode in 11 hours, here's how to protect yourself

New estimates from a security researcher suggest GrayKey, a digital forensics tool in active use by U.S. law enforcement agencies, is capable of cracking Apple's standard six-digit iPhone passcode in an average of 11 hours. Longer codes, however, could ta

Science & Technology | Technology

This new privacy tool would speed up your internet, too

It's no joke how much data your internet service provider can collect about you. A new service from Cloudflare aims to change that.

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Android malware found inside seemingly innocent QR code apps

Google is getting better at keeping Android malware out of the Play Store, and that's leading attackers to use more sophisticated disguises for their rogue apps...

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Apple addresses iOS source code leak, says it appears to be tied to three-year-old software

Earlier this week, iOS source code showed up on GitHub, raising concerns that hackers could find a way to comb the material for vulnerabilities. The material is gone now, courtesy of a DMCA notice Apple sent to GitHub, but the occurrence was certainly not

Science & Technology | Technology

Securing Your Home Network

Why secure your home router? Home routers are directly accessible from the Internet, are easily discoverable, are usually continuously powered-on, and are frequently vulnerable because of their default configuration. These characteristics offer an intrude

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It’s time for the internet to block fake emails

One of the biggest upsides of the internet is that people from all over the world now have access to virtually anyone anywhere. Everyone is just an email..

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How Israel Caught Russian Hackers Scouring the World for U.S. Secrets - The New York Times

Exploiting the popular Kaspersky antivirus software, Russian hackers searched millions of computers for American intelligence keywords. Israeli intelligence tipped off American officials.

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And to My Executor, I Leave My Passwords | Fifth Third Bank LegacyLink

What would the consequences be if, after your death, no one could access information you stored electronically? Use these tips to include and protect your digital assets.

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How a U.S. team uses Facebook, guerrilla marketing to peel off potential ISIS recruits - The Washington Post

With advertising dollars and big data, a tiny U.S. agency seeks to chip away at the militant groups’ online appeal.

Science & Technology | Technology

U.S. Intelligence Got the Wrong Cyber Bear

The U.S. government's technical report on Russian hacking identifies a tool that is readily available.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

5 Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe While You're Gone for the Holidays

If you have travel plans for the holidays, you’re not alone. The stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is one of the busiest long-distance travel periods of the year, according to the Department of Transportation. “Although July and August are the peak months for break-ins, nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the U.S. during November and December,” says Sarah Brown, a home security expert.

Science & Technology | Technology

This USB stick is basically directly out of a sci-fi movie and we're scared

Why does a USB seem threatening? Well, this little piece of technology will completely destroy your computer once it's plugged into it.

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15 Years After 9/11, Is America Any Safer?

The United States has spent $1 trillion to defend against al-Qaeda and ISIL, dirty bombs and lone wolves, bioterror and cyberterror. Has it worked?

Science & Technology | Computer & Coding Tips

Tech Tip: Finding and Changing Your MAC Address in OS X

Every network card in your Mac, whether it's for Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or even Thunderbolt, has been assigned a unique identifier called a Media Access Control or

Politics | POLITICS

50 G.O.P. Officials Warn Donald Trump Would Put Nation’s Security ‘at Risk’ - NYTimes.com

Fifty of the nation’s most senior Republican national security officials, many of them former top aides or cabinet members for President George W. Bush, have signed a letter declaring that Donald J. Trump “lacks the character, values and experience” to be president and “would put at risk our country’s national security and well-being.”

Science & Technology | Computer & Coding Tips

Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID

Enabling two-factor authentication for your Apple ID is probably the most effective way to keep your Apple products secure.

News | That's News to Me

Emails: Key security features disabled on Clinton's server

News, email and search are just the beginning. Discover more every day. Find your yodel.

Politics | Politics

This is how the FBI destroys Hillary: The 10 questions that could end her White House dreams

These questions, if answered honestly, would most likely hand the Democratic nomination to Bernie Sanders

Science & Technology | Technology

Apparently there's ANOTHER hidden message inbox on Facebook

We're about to share with you something that will change your life, probably (and suck up any free time you have). There is a whole vault of unseen Faceboo

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Apple: New Malware Infects iOS Devices - Fortune

Palo Alto Networks researchers discovered new malware that can infect Apple iOS devices even if they aren’t jailbroken.

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A Stranger Is Following Her Closely, But When She Turns Around? This Is Going To Save A Lot Of Lives | facebook

9-1-1. Those three numbers have stood as a symbol of safety in the face of emergency for nearly 50 years. It's the first telephone number that ... | facebook

Science & Technology | Technology

This company hacked an iPhone with Play-Doh

If you’re protecting your smartphone with your fingerprint, beware strangers bearing Play-Doh.

Science & Technology | Technology

NSA chief: ‘Paris would not have happened’ without encrypted apps

National Security Agency Director Adm. Michael Rogers warns that encryption is making it “much more difficult” for the agency to intercept the communications of terrorist groups like the Islamic State, citing November’s Paris attacks as a case where

Family & Parenting | Kids

10 million California student records about to be released to attorneys - San Jose Mercury News

In a massive data release, California public-school records on about 10 million students -- including their Social Security numbers -- are about to be handed over to attorneys for a group suing the state, with both parties blaming the other for the impend

News | News

Frontier flight attendant gives list of armed passengers to customer

A man traveling on a flight from Chicago to Phoenix this past Sunday got a note from a flight attendant. She thought he was a Federal Air Marshal, and she told him there were two armed passengers on the flight.

Science & Technology | Technology

Don’t Be Hacker Bait: Do This One-Hour Security Drill

Do this one-hour digital security checklist to boost your data privacy and protect all your devices from hackers.

News | News

San Bernardino Shooter Passed DHS Counterterrorism Screening

CBS News reports that one of the shooting suspects in the San Bernardino massacre Wednesday passed the Department of Homeland Security's "counterterrorism screening as part of her vetting" for a visa. Writes the National Review:

Politics | Politics

House passes bill that could limit Syrian refugees - CNNPolitics.com

The House easily passed a bill Thursday that would suspend the program allowing Syrian and Iraqi refugees into the U.S. until key national security agencies certify they don't pose a security risk.

Science & Technology | Tech

Turn your old phone into a home security camera you can watch from anywhere - CNET

If you have one or more old phones laying around, here's a way to turn them into security cameras you can log into from anywhere.

Science & Technology | Tech

How to listen to (and delete) everything you've ever said to Google | Technology | The Guardian

Whether you’re asking directions or drunkenly swearing, Google never forgets, recording everything you’ve ever said to it. Do you dare listen back?

Science & Technology | Social Media

Don't believe that privacy hoax all over your Facebook feed

Sound the alarms: Facebook is about to start charging a monthly fee to keep your data private! It's all over your News Feed, so it must be true!

Science & Technology | Tech

Hey Siri, you freak me out | VentureBeat | Security | by Sindy Nanclares

When Apple introduced the Macintosh, it promised 1984 wouldn’t be like Nineteen Eighty-Four. And yet there’s something seriously Orwellian about Apple in the year 2015.

Science & Technology | Computer & Coding Tips

Firefox users, here's a security flaw you'll need to fix

This bug can upload files from your computer if you visit the wrong news site. But you can close up the hole by downloading the latest version of the browser.

Politics | Politics

Intelligence officials: Hillary's private server contained information from 5 US spy agencies

Classified emails that were stored on the private email server of former Secretary of State...

Science & Technology | Tech

1975 Article On Internet Spying Not Written By Time Traveler, Probably

People often think about internet spying as relatively new. But the internet was used for spying before we even called it the internet—and when we look back at news articles from the era, we can’t say we weren’t warned.

Science & Technology | Technology

Hacking Tools: PITA uses radio waves to steal encryption keys | BGR

Just when you thought you were safe, a new hacking toy comes along and rocks your world. Imagine a tool exists that lets hackers pluck encryption keys from your laptop right out of the air. You can't stop it by connecting to protected Wi-Fi networks or e

Politics | From CNN

U.S. law enforcement thwarted plots timed to July 4th - CNNPolitics.com

With this use of social media recruits have a "devil in their pocket all day long that says 'Kill, kill, kill,'" FBI Director James Comey said.

News | News

My Way News - US: More than 21 million affected by new government data breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hackers stole Social Security numbers, health histories and other highly sensitive data from more than 21 million people, the Obama administration said Thursday, acknowledging that the breach of U.S. government computer systems was far more severe than previously disclosed.

News | That's News to Me

22 Million Affected by OPM Hack, Officials Say - Yahoo News

From Yahoo News: The U.S. agency burglarized by suspected Chinese hackers has completed its long-awaited damage assessment: In total, more than 22 million people inside and outside government likely had their personal information stolen, officials announc

Business & Finance | Business

VCs and startups are now paying attention to a vital thing they used to ignore

If a startup wants to get noticed, there's one new important thing they must pay attention to: How secure they are.

Science & Technology | Technology

The real story of how the Internet became so vulnerable

Scientists worried about intruders and military threats, but they didn’t anticipate that the network’s users would attack one another.

Business & Finance | Business

RadioShack Bankruptcy Auction May Include Customer Data - Fortune

More than 13 million e-mail addresses and 65 million customers' names and addresses are included in the RadioShack bankruptcy auctions.

Science & Technology | Technology

Google security temporarily compromised by fake digital certificates | VentureBeat | Security | by Dylan Tweney

Bad news for Google — and for anyone who uses its products: The company revealed today that it has discovered several fake digital certificates for some of its domains.

Science & Technology | Computer & Coding Tips

How to See If Your VPN Is Leaking Your IP Address (and How to Stop It)

VPNs are great for security, but one of the big reasons many people use one is to mask or change their IP address. This lets you get around location-based restrictions on content, or check if your provider is throttling your connection. Unfortunately, a n

Science & Technology | Computer & Coding Tips

OS X Yosemite update tackles 'surprise' Mac security flaws

You know those unpatched Mac security exploits that Google revealed a few days ago? You probably won't have to worry about them any more. Apple has relea

Science & Technology | Computer & Coding Tips

Watching a USB Hack in Action Makes Me Never Want to Leave My Computer

Remember BadUSB, the pervasive and unfixable security vulnerability that turns every USB device into a vector for attacks against just about every computer? The one that's out in the wild now? I always knew it was bad, but this video really brought it hom

Science & Technology | Security

Smooth Surface SAML Single Sign-On -

Under the surface, SAML Single Sign-on's webbed feet are paddling like crazy to complete the SAML algorithm that performs secure and seamless transitions

Science & Technology | Science & Technology

Pack Those Authentication Fears Away: Authentication -

Certain 2FA solutions help make the transition to stronger authentication easy. PortalGuard’s Crossroads tech brief, Navigating the Authentication Crossroad