Category: Security
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HTTPS provides more than just privacy
So why do you need HTTPS for your site? You don’t sell stuff. You don’t ask users for any information. Here’s why you need a TLS Certificate (formerly SSL Certificate). There are two(?) types of TLS Certificates: EV (Extended Validation Certificate) and DV (Domain Validated Certificate). The typical website holder uses the DV certificate. HTTPS…
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Uber tests out using smartphones to monitor driver behavior | Ars Technica
So, what could possibly go wrong? Is anyone else weirded out by this? Uber announced today that it will monitor some of its drivers’ behavior for things like excessive speeding or distracted driving. Starting with a trial in Houston, the program will use Uber drivers’ own smartphones to provide data to the company. The company will use a phone’s…
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What to Expect from Cybersecurity in 2016, According to the Hacktivists Fighting ISIS | Hacked
According to Ghost Security Group, 2016 will be an eventful year in cybersecurity. Ransomware, ISIS, Bitcoin, hacks and breaches will likely paint the headlines as they did in 2015. “As was seen recently with the Ransom32 software earlier this year, ransomware is only getting better,” Ghost Security Group activist Akenalus told Hacked. “At some point…
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Apple Can Still Read Your End-to-End Encrypted iMessages | The Hacker News
Apple Can Still Read Your End-to-End Encrypted iMessages | The Hacker News If you are backing up your data using iCloud Backup, then you need you watch your steps NOW! In government fight against encryption, Apple has positioned itself as a staunch defender of its user privacy by refusing the federal officials to provide encryption…
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Zero-Day Flaw Found In ‘Linux Kernel’ Leaves Millions Vulnerable
Zero-Day Flaw Found In ‘Linux Kernel’ Leaves Millions Vulnerable A new critical zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in the Linux kernel that could allow attackers to gain root level privileges by running a malicious Android or Linux application on an affected device. The critical Linux kernel flaw (CVE-2016-0728) has been identified by a group of…
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Apple’s Mac OS X Still Open to Malware, Thanks Gatekeeper
Apple’s Mac OS X Still Open to Malware, Thanks Gatekeeper – The Hacker News Apple Mac Computers are considered to be much safer than Windows computers at keeping out the viruses and malware, but the new Exploit discovered by researchers again proves it indeed quite false. Last year, The Hacker News reported a deadly simple…
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Password secrets: Your Passwords Aren’t As Secure As You Think
Password secrets: Your Passwords Aren’t As Secure As You Think – Technotification There is one thing that make us so vulnerable is ignorance. Today, everything is going to be depended on the internet. Yes, and you know it better! and a concept that we use to secure our internet accounts and all is our passwords.…
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From Today Onwards, Don’t You Even Dare To Use Microsoft Internet Explorer | The Hacker News
From Today Onwards, Don’t You Even Dare To Use Microsoft Internet Explorer Are we prepared to play this out without setting any groundwork and without mitigating and reducing the consequences of an all-automated society? Yes, from today, Microsoft is ending the support for versions 8, 9 and 10 of its home-built browser Internet Explorer, thereby…