More and more devices now connect to the internet than ever before. This is the Internet of Things. They can be convenient, entertaining and useful, but such devices are a well-documented potential security threat. People may drop their guard if they have a seemingly...
When people are in trouble or if there is an emergency they dial 911. If we did not have the 911 hotline, who knows how many lives would be lost on a daily basis. Sometimes, unfortunately, help doesn’t come, even when dispatchers have received the call and responded....
We reported in August that security researcher KarstenNohl of SR Labs revealed a flaw in USB firmware that cripples the technology beyond repair. At the Black Hat security conference, it was revealed that USB devices of all kinds can be targeted by hidden malware....
Apple’s iOS operating system is known for its impressive security features, but that doesn’t mean it is invulnerable to all threats. Backdoors have been located in the operating system allowing Apple and law enforcement agencies like the NSA to access the...
On April 7th, a new bug was discovered on the internet that’s putting millions of users’ personal data at risk. Given the name “Heartbleed bug,” it’s capable of allowing hackers to collect information while you believe you are securely...
