Security & Hacktivism
Fix for hotels' electronic door lock hack slow to roll out
Manufacturer now says it will cover most costs to replace all 4 million locks.
Manufacturer now says it will cover most costs to replace all 4 million locks.
Among the banned passwords: tigger, canada, hockey, and cowboy.
"UNIX head" Kristin Paget now works for Apple's Core OS Security team.
You're not really going to get a 2010 Lexus GX 460 for $10,000.
And you may never find out about it.
Intercepts SMS messages from bank, defeating two-factor authentication.
Ad network served banners on 45,000 websites; now settles federal charges.
You're not still using SHA1 for password hashing, are you?
Twitter has known of vulnerability since August, hasn't patched it.
Drive-by attack exploits same Java vulnerability used by notorious Flashback.
Self-replicating attack forces site accounts to post trolls' offensive screed.
"I miss my prior life…No baths, poor food.”
Technique also works for any data entered into a browser's search box.
A few simple tips to help you keep your PC or Mac protected from ne'er-do-wells.
Solid-fuel rocket is intended for launching satellites and space probes.
Exploit abuses cloud services to do large-scale computations.
Romanian hacking ring busted after ringing up $30 million in fraudulent charges.
Incident is one of several DNS hacks to strike in recent weeks.
Hackers threatened to expose physicists, others who worked with IAEA.
Backdoor added after hacker exploited vulnerability in mystery WordPress plugin.
Attacks affected some 4 million locks; company wants customers to cover repair costs.
L'Express says members of Sarkozy's staff were targeted over Facebook.
Most likely the work of a less-skilled Russian hacker.
Rest assured: thieves won't get your texts—as long as you updated.
Latest version of Android offers several built-in security features.
Sometimes scammers are just as likely to fall for a good con as anyone else.
"Dramatically simplified" UI has its perks, but lost features and bugs confound users.
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We review the landscape and name the best in multiple categories. And it's just the beginning.