Why Your Favorite Website Was Down Today [Updated]
Hackers launched a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack against Dyn this morning. The attack was responsible for taking down or interrupting traffic to a host of popular websites.
WikiLeaks, the DNC, and John Podesta: What You Need to Know
What is going on with Wikileaks and the 2016 Presidential elections? Did Russia hack the DNC? Is Hillary Clinton corrupt? And is it illegal for Average Joe to read the leaked emails? Let's find out.
Apple Admits iOS 10 Weakens iPhone Security
Your iPhone is now potentially less secure than it previously was, and it's all thanks to iOS 10.
Yahoo! We Lost Your Data! Two Years Ago...
Web giant Yahoo has suffered an enormous data breach. The breach, which took place in 2014, resulted in the information of 500 million Yahoo users being offered for sale on the dark web.
Hacking Can Win the Lottery: Can It Win an Election?
Electronic voting machines are prone to tampering, but there are other ways in which hacking can influence or outright decide the outcome of an election -- and it's all cause for serious concern.
3 Ways Your Car Can Be Hacked by Cyber Criminals
What would you do if someone remotely hijacked your car? Here are a few ways your own car can be hacked and how you can avoid them going forward.
Get into IT and Security with this Ethical Hacking Course Bundle
The bundle brings together eight courses, starting from scratch for less than $50
TeamViewer Hack: Everything You Need To Know
"Protecting your personal data is at the very core of everything we do" says hacked remote desktop service TeamViewer -- but are they protecting themselves before the customer? Let's examine what we know.
10 Netflix Hacks You'll Wish Were Real
Once in a while, Netflix gives its developers a break to work on passion projects. It's called the Netflix Hack Day, and it leads to some pretty cool innovations! Here are our favorites.
After the Massive Tumblr Leak, It's Time to Talk about Phishing
The vast majority of the 68 million hacked Tumblr accounts are perfect targets for phishing emails. But how do these emails work, how can they be stopped, and can you avoid phishing emails?
7 Things You Didn't Know Were Hackable
Think you're safe because you installed antivirus software on your PC or phone? It turns out there are thousands of weak points on other connected devices, just waiting for hackers to exploit them.
Clickjacking: What Is It, and How Can You Avoid It?
Clickjacking is difficult to detect and potentially devastating. Here's what you need to know about clickjacking, including what it is, where you'll see it, and how to protect yourself against it.
What You Need To Know About the Massive LinkedIn Accounts Leak
A hacker is selling 117 million hacked LinkedIn credentials on the Dark web for around $2,200 in Bitcoin. Kevin Shabazi, CEO and founder of LogMeOnce, helps us to understand just what is at risk.
New Phishing Techniques To Be Aware of: Vishing and Smishing
Vishing and smishing are dangerous new phishing variants. What should you be looking out for? How will you know a vishing or smishing attempt when it arrives? And are you likely to be a target?
What Is a Bootkit, and Is Nemesis a Genuine Threat?
Hackers continue to find ways to disrupt your system, such as the bootkit. Let's look at what a bootkit is, how the Nemesis variant works, and consider what you can do to stay clear.
Get Paid to Hack a Chromebook, Sony Prices PlayStation VR at $399... [Tech News Digest]
Hack a Chromebook for $100k, buy PlayStation VR for $399, be sure to type URLs correctly, switch from HERE Maps to Windows Maps, and listen to Anonymous launch "total war" on Donald Trump.
The Pentagon Needs Hackers, Windows 10 Beats Windows 8... [Tech News Digest]
The Pentagon needs white-hat hackers, Windows 10 grows in popularity, Spotify finds new music for you, Amazon's Alexa is the new Sherlock Holmes, and Where's Waldo goes full circle.
Mac Users Beware: A Bug in Sparkle Could Get You Hacked
A bug in the Sparkle updater framework could result in your Mac being taken over by a hacker. Here's what you need to know.
Twitter Fights Harassment, Streaming the Super Bowl... [Tech News Digest]
Twitter launches another fight against harassment, Super Bowl 50 sets streaming record, switch between multiple Instagram accounts, get 2GB of Google Drive storage, and the fastest mobility scooter in the world.