Category: Computer Security

Obama Administration War Against Apple and Google Just Got Uglier

The Obama administration’s intimidation campaign got a boost when a friendly blog raised the prospect of Apple being found liable for providing material support to >>>

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, Security

Users of Yahoo hacked because of Flash – GadgTecs

Researchers at Malwarebytes, an anti-malware vendor, uncovered a large scale attack targeting Yahoo customers via Yahoo’s advertising network. Malwarebytes notified Yahoo about it and the >>>

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, Security

Admins rail against ‘unwanted and unexpected’ Windows 10 downloads – TechRepublic

Some IT admins are complaining that Microsoft is slowing networks to a crawl by unexpectedly pushing Windows 10 upgrade files to networked PCs. Source: Admins >>>

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, Operating Systems, Security

Researcher Warns of Major x86 Processor Security Vulnerability

A researcher has revealed a potentially serious vulnerability in x86 processors which allows for malicious code to be injected directly into the cpu chip. Source: >>>

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, CPU, Processors, Security

Windows 10 updates can disable pirated games and unauthorized hardware

Source: Windows 10 updates can disable pirated games and unauthorized hardware

Posted: August 7, 2015 in Computer, Security

MIT claims to have found a “language universal” that ties all languages together

A language universal would bring evidence to Chomsky’s controversial theories. Source: MIT claims to have found a “language universal” that ties all languages together

Posted: August 6, 2015 in Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Social

Hackers can steal any number of fingerprints remotely without user’s knowledge from Android smartphones

Hackers can steal any number of fingerprints remotely without user’s knowledge from Android smartphones Source: Hackers can steal any number of fingerprints remotely without user’s >>>

Posted: August 5, 2015 in Computer, Security

Hacker shows he can locate, unlock and remote start GM vehicles | Computerworld

A white hat hacker has posted a video demonstrating how he can use mobile device to intercept GM’s OnStar telematics mobile app to unlock and >>>

Posted: August 5, 2015 in Computer, Security

SanDisk, Toshiba double down, announce the world’s highest capacity 3D NAND flash chips

SanDisk and Toshiba today announced the fruits of their collaboration on a new fabrication plant: a 48-layer 3D NAND flash chip that doubles the capacity >>>

Posted: August 5, 2015 in Chemistry, Storage

How your phone’s battery life can be used to invade your privacy | Technology | The Guardian

A group of researchers have demonstrated how to track users with nothing more than their remaining battery power, which could compromise privacy Source: How your >>>

Posted: August 3, 2015 in Computer, Security