Category: Computer Security

Researchers create a worm that infects Macs silently and permanently

Macs have typically been heralded as the more secure of the two main operating systems. But according to researchers, at the firmware level, that’s not >>>

Posted: August 3, 2015 in Computer, Security

BIOS write protection flaw discovered, here’s everything you need to know

Carnegie Mellon University’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a security bulletin regarding a vulnerability found in many BIOS firmware implementations. If exploited, an >>>

Posted: August 2, 2015 in Computer, Security

The 5 Windows 10 privacy issues you should be aware of

There are a few unsettling details when it comes to Windows 10 privacy Source: The 5 Windows 10 privacy issues you should be aware of

Posted: August 1, 2015 in Computer, Security

Microsoft is using customers’ bandwidth to deliver Windows updates

Microsoft is using a Torrent-like setup to help alleviate the load on its servers by allowing users to get updates from other users’ computers, using >>>

Posted: July 31, 2015 in Computer, Internet, Operating Systems, Security

Goodbye, Android

I was once a fanboy, but I can’t take it anymore. Source: Goodbye, Android

Posted: July 30, 2015 in Computer, Security

China-Tied Hackers That Hit U.S. Said to Breach United Airlines

Source: China-Tied Hackers That Hit U.S. Said to Breach United Airlines

Posted: July 29, 2015 in Computer, Security

Intel’s 3D memory is 1,000 times faster than modern storage

Source: Intel’s 3D memory is 1,000 times faster than modern storage

Posted: July 28, 2015 in Computer, Storage

Superfast fluorescence sets new speed record

Researchers have developed an ultrafast light-emitting device that can flip on and off 90 billion times a second and could form the basis of optical >>>

Posted: July 28, 2015 in Computer, CPU, Processors

Most Android phones at risk from simple text hack, researcher says – CNET

Last year, more than 1 billion Android devices shipped around the globe. Security firm Zimperium says this vulnerability could affect 95 percent of them. Source: >>>

Posted: July 27, 2015 in Computer, Security

After Jeep Hack, Chrysler Recalls 1.4M Vehicles for Bug Fix

Welcome to the age of hackable automobiles, when two security researchers can cause a 1.4 million product recall. Source: After Jeep Hack, Chrysler Recalls 1.4M >>>

Posted: July 24, 2015 in Computer, Security