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Beware Twitter "password check" sites - there are fakes, and there are fake fakes!
After a widely publicized hack or data breach, you'll often find "password check" sites springing up; some of them are legitimate... More...
Fifth Amendment shields child porn suspect from decrypting hard drives
Judge says forcing man to unlock files would amount to self-incrimination. More...
City Accidentally Reveals Employee Social Security Numbers
In March, Berkeley, California accidentally included some city employee Social Security numbers when responding to a public records request for salary data by a local a news group More...
Seven Cybersecurity Myths Busted
We've all heard tech advice from a tech-savvy sister or the IT guy at work, but what's the truth? When it comes to online security, it's sometimes difficult to discern between perception and reality. More...
In Boston manhunt, online detectives flourish
In an era of digital interactivity, the intensive manhunt for the bombers behind the deadly Boston Marathon attack also unfolded around the country from laptops and desk chairs filled with regular folks. More...
Protect Yourself from Email Phishing Attacks
One of the most prolific means for online scamming is phishing. Use these tips to protect yourself and your information. More...
What is a “Drive-By” Download?
It's no longer necessary to actually install something to get infected by malware; sometimes just visiting a website is enough. More...
DHS warns of spear-phishing campaign against energy companies
The Department of Homeland Security has a warning for organizations that post a lot of business and personal information on public web pages and social media sites: Don't do it. More...
Facebook users warned over fake security page phishing scam
Cyber criminals are targeting Facebook users with a malicious, fake security check page, according to Trend Micro. More...
First-Known Targeted Malware Attack On Android Phones Steals Contacts And Text Messages
Security researchers have uncovered the first-known targeted malware attack on Android phones; the attack relied heavily on social engineering, a kind of verbal manipulation, to hack into their targets’ devices More...






