Internet Insecurity
Feds Expand Security Researchers' Ability to Hack Without Going to Jail
"No researcher wants to end up in jail for discovering a vulnerability."
An ISP Left Corporate Passwords, Keys, and All its Data Exposed on the Internet
The ISP, called Pocket iNet, left 73 gigabytes of extremely sensitive internet available for anyone to see.
Russian Malware Was Apparently Used in an Attempt to Sabotage a Saudi Petrol Plant
Cybersecurity firm FireEye points the finger at the Russian government and a government-linked facility for creating a destructive malware.
Facebook Says 14 Million People Got Their Location Data and Private Search History Stolen
The social network elaborated on the recent data breach, explaining exactly what kind of data the hackers accessed, and revealing that the victims were 30 million, and not 50 million users.
Google+ Is Shutting Down After a Security Bug Exposed User Info
RIP to a social network that brought Google nothing but headaches.
How 50 Million Facebook Users Were Hacked
Facebook revealed more details about how hackers exploited three distinct bugs to get the ability to control up to 50 million users’ accounts.
Facebook Hacked, 50 Million Users Affected
Facebook "discovered a security issue" that the company said allowed attackers to "take over people's accounts."
We Spoke to an Ex-NSA Hacker Who Has Organized the First-Ever Mac Security Conference
Despite their reputation, Mac computers have bugs, vulnerabilities, and even malware targeted at them. With their rising popularity in the workplace, it’s “the perfect” time for a Mac-only security conference.
Someone Posted Weed and Viagra Spam On a US Department of Agriculture Site
The USDA blamed the issue on a "web form" that was abused to post spam.
Hackers Steal Credit Cards From Newegg, Researchers Say
The group responsible for the Ticketmaster and British Airways data breaches hit the PC and electronics giant.
People Are Recklessly Speculating That the Massachusetts Gas Explosions Were a Stuxnet-Related Hack
There's no evidence that the Massachusetts gas explosions are caused by hackers, but that hasn't stopped people from baseless speculations.
Apple Has Started Paying Hackers for iPhone Exploits
Despite their value in the grey market, security researchers are reporting bugs as part of the Apple iOS Bug Bounty program, and some are getting rewards.