Category Archives: Security

Brief glitch let Facebook users see private photos

What’s been described as a bug in some new computer code briefly allowed Facebook users to snoop on the private pictures of other members. The … Continue reading

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Lawmaker calls for FTC probe into Carrier IQ

U.S. Representative Edward Markey on Friday asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether software maker Carrier IQ violated millions of mobile phone users’ privacy … Continue reading

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United Nations hacked! Passwords posted!

The United Nations finds itself resecuring its network Wednesday following a hack that resulted in the login details of the employees of several divisions being … Continue reading

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Android’s a malware magnet, says McAfee

Malware targeted toward Android devices continues to surge, says a new report from McAfee, pushing 2011 to become the busiest year in history for both … Continue reading

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25 Worst Internet Passwords

If “password” is your password, chances are you’ve been the victim of a hack attack. “Password” is the least successful, according to SplashData’s annual list … Continue reading

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