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You Didn't Need To Change Your Password Yesterday

Posted by Rob Pegoraro Thu Feb 2, 2012 04:34 PM ET | 0

If you didn't change your password on "Change Your Password Day" yesterday, I forgive you. Read more

You Didn't Need To Change Your Password Yesterday

How to Survive an Internet Blackout

Posted Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:42 AM ET | 0

Believe it or not, there are alternatives to the big websites millions have come to rely upon. Read more

Japan Reportedly Building Vigilante Virus Assassin Squad

Posted Wed Jan 4, 2012 11:25 AM ET | 0

A computer code has been designed to hunt and destroy enemy viruses. Read more

What Data Lurks on Your Old Smart Phone?

Posted Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:18 AM ET | 0

You might want to delete those old text messages before you replace your phone with a new one. Read more

Russian Protesters Get Twitter-Bombed

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Dec 9, 2011 05:22 PM ET | 0

Russians who took to Twitter to chat about the current political uprising got bombarded with spam. Read more

A USB Stick For The Crypto-Geek In Us All

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Dec 5, 2011 12:13 PM ET | 0

This physically lockable USB drive also has 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Read more

A USB Stick For The Crypto-Geek In Us All

Hack Yourself A Super Secret LCD Monitor

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Nov 30, 2011 02:16 PM ET | 0

Here's how to convert an old LCD screen into a covert privacy monitor. Read more

Hack Yourself A Super Secret LCD Monitor

Anonymous Spokesman Flees Over Safety Concerns

Posted by Nic Halverson Sat Nov 12, 2011 09:36 AM ET | 0

Under fear of retaliation from Mexican drug cartels, Barrett Brown, face of hacker collective Anonymous, leaves Dallas. Read more

Anonymous Spokesman Flees Over Safety Concerns

Repeater Beefs Up Wi-Fi Up To 1.5 Miles

Posted by Christina Ortiz Tue Oct 25, 2011 08:59 AM ET | 0

The dreaded Wi-Fi dead zone may have met its match. Read more

Naked Woman Captured By Google Street View

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Sep 12, 2011 04:26 PM ET | 0

Photo remains posted for one day before Google blurs image. Read more

Naked Woman Captured By Google Street View

Hackers Threaten Autos

Posted Thu Sep 8, 2011 11:28 AM ET | 0

A report warns that warned that security is lagging as vehicles are enhanced with embedded chips and sensors. Read more

Energy Grid: Safe From Cyber Attack?

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Sep 1, 2011 08:43 AM ET | 0

It's smarter, but not perfect. Experts forecast more attacks amid evolving defenses. Read more

Big Brother Watching Iran's Google Users?

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:58 AM ET | 0

A hacking attack involving a fake security certificate and Google services has hit users in Iran. Read more

Big Brother Watching Iran's Google Users?

Facebook Users Alarmed Over Posting of Phone Numbers

Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 02:07 PM ET | 0

The social networking site says the feature has been available for months and people are only just noticing now. Read more

Hackers' Playbook: Common Tactics: Photos

Posted Wed Aug 10, 2011 06:40 AM ET | 0

Hacking has become an everyday event. Find out how cyber security vulnerabilities are exploited. Read more

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