Security
Something About Wi-Fi Network Security
A consideration on any computer network, security is especially important on Wi-Fi wireless networks. Hackers can easily intercept wireless network traffic [...]
The NSA hacked equipment from Cisco, Huawei, and Juniper
With sensitive NSA documents falling into the hands of hacking group Shadow Brokers, it was only a matter of time before the world gained some further [...]
TalkTalk gets whacked by £400,000 fine after data breach
If there's an example to be made of the need to keep the data of your users safe, it's that of TalkTalk. The UK ISP suffered a cyber attack [...]
US to impose flight ban on Samsung Note 7 smartphones
All Samsung Electronics Note 7 smartphones will be banned from airline flights by the US government, according to a person familiar with the decision [...]
DDoS attack on Dyn DNS causes issues with sites including Github, Twitter, and AirBnB
Dyn DNS, an internet performance management company, is under a DDoS attack from a currently unknown attacker which is causing issues for some high-profile [...]
Your router needs One thing now to keep hackers out
There’s a gadget in your home that you don’t give much thought to until it stops working and you discover you’re lost without it. Then you curse it, [...]
Is the U.S. planning a ‘covert’ cyber strike against Russia?
Following the United States’ formal accusation of Russia for its part in the hack on the Democratic National Convention this summer, new reports now claim [...]
Many companies want to phase out passwords
Don't be surprised if your company decides to do away with password logins. A new survey has found that most organizations are leaning toward phasing out [...]
Yahoo’s claim of ‘state-sponsored’ hackers
Yahoo has blamed its massive data breach on a "state-sponsored actor." But the company isn't saying why it arrived at that conclusion. Nor has it provided any [...]
Colin Powell’s emails dumps Michelle Obama’s passport
The site that leaked Colin Powell's stolen emails has also allegedly obtained a scan of Michelle Obama's passport.
On Thursday, the site DCLeaks began [...]