Category: Computer Security

Windows 10 Users May Pursue Class-Action Against Microsoft

Microsoft Windows 10 is liked by some, but many hate the new OS. Despite the mixed reviews, it’s no secret that there are several problems >>>

Posted: November 30, 2015 in Computer, Security

Revealed: FBI can demand web history, phone location data without a warrant | ZDNet

The FBI can use national security letters (NSLs) to force companies to turn over sensitive user data without a warrant, according to filings. Source: Revealed: >>>

Posted: November 30, 2015 in Computer, Editorial, Security

Hackers can hijack Wi-Fi Hello Barbie to spy on your children | Technology | The Guardian

Security researcher warns hackers could steal personal information and turn the microphone of the doll into a surveillance device Source: Hackers can hijack Wi-Fi Hello >>>

Posted: November 29, 2015 in Computer, Security

When children are breached: Inside the massive VTech hack | Ars Technica UK

4.8 million records from a Hong Kong toy company were compromised. Source: When children are breached: Inside the massive VTech hack | Ars Technica UK

Posted: November 29, 2015 in Computer, Security

NSA to shut down bulk phone surveillance program by Sunday | Reuters

The U.S. National Security Agency will end its daily vacuuming of millions of Americans’ phone records by Sunday and replace the practice with more tightly >>>

Posted: November 28, 2015 in Computer, Security

RoboRace: Formula E announces 300kph autonomous car championship (Wired UK)

The first global autonomous car racing championship will start in 2016, the creators of Formula E have announced Source: RoboRace: Formula E announces 300kph autonomous >>>

Posted: November 27, 2015 in Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Gadgetry, Robotics

HSBC whistleblower given five years’ jail over biggest leak in banking history | News | The Guardian

Hervé Falciani sentenced in his absence for financial espionage by federal court for exposing wrongdoing at HSBC’s private Swiss bank Source: HSBC whistleblower given five >>>

Posted: November 27, 2015 in Computer, Editorial, Security, Social

Does Apple deliberately slow its old iPhones before a new release? | Daily Mail Online

The study, by Harvard University in Massachusetts, compared Apple’s results with similar searches for the term ‘Samsung Galaxy slow’, and found the term was unaffected >>>

Posted: November 24, 2015 in Computer, Security

Beware, latest Windows 10 Update may remove programs automatically – gHacks Tech News

Source: Beware, latest Windows 10 Update may remove programs automatically – gHacks Tech News

Posted: November 24, 2015 in Computer, Security, Software

Microsoft’s Software Is Malware – GNU Project – Free Software Foundation

Source: Microsoft’s Software Is Malware – GNU Project – Free Software Foundation

Posted: November 24, 2015 in Computer, Security