September 25, 2014 Google Apps Scripts: Easy Reading for Scammers? 2 min read - According to a bug hunter, Google Apps Scripts has a vulnerability that could give hackers easy access to users' devices and contacts.
September 25, 2014 DoubleClick Attack May Mean ‘Malvertising’ Is About to Get Much Worse 2 min read - An attempt to distribute malware via online ad network DoubleClick and Zedo could be a possible example of "malvertising" targeting consumers through ads.
September 24, 2014 Hackers Hone In on Home Routers Through Brazilian Newspaper 2 min read - Consumers' home routers were recently under attack as hackers used the website of a Brazilian newspaper to target potential victims.
September 22, 2014 Flunking Out: New App Study Says Most Can’t Pass Basic Security Tests 2 min read - A new app study from the Global Privacy Enforcement Network says only 15 percent of apps are up to snuff when it comes to data handling and privacy.
September 22, 2014 Apple Pay Security: Experts Weigh Pros and Cons 2 min read - PayPal has been working to cast doubt on the security level of the forthcoming Apple Pay. Experts weigh in on the security of the new feature.
September 15, 2014 Financial Phishing: Cybercriminals Bait PayPal Users 3 min read - With the rise of e-commerce, financial phishing attacks have begun targeting users of online transaction services like PayPal.
September 3, 2014 No Shock: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Spawns Phishing Scams 3 min read - With the overwhelming popularity of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, it is no surprise that scammers are using the effort to steal information and money.
August 28, 2014 Backoff Hacker Tool: Secret Service Warns Target Malware Still Active 3 min read - According to a recent Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security release, the Backoff hacker tool is still alive and well in American POS systems.
August 13, 2014 Data Security Gets a Wake-Up Call From Blackphone 2 min read - Blackphone offers a robust security and privacy suite, which is handy for sophisticated users but not a complete solution for all mobile users.
August 12, 2014 Multifactor Authentication Market to Be Worth $10 Billion by 2017 — But Is the Model All Wrong? 3 min read - The global multifactor authentication market is predicted to hit $10 billion by 2017; but are current methodologies ahead of the curve or behind?