Expert’s discovery nets him top payout
Security
8 Things We Know So Far About Adobe’s Customer-Data Breach
Here’s a quick explainer, along with Adobe’s recommendations.
Adobe Hacked, 3 Million Customer Accounts Compromised
The company has reassured customers that credit card numbers were encrypted and passwords have already been reset
Apple Releases iOS 7.0.2, Fixes Lock Screen Bug
No more slipping past the Lock Screen to access private photos and videos.
Major U.S. Data Providers Hit by Cyber Attacks
Group selling stolen social security numbers, credit reports and birth records blamed
Yeah, You Did: Man Uses Nipple to Unlock iPhone Instead of Fingerprint
Humanity: We’ve truly reached our pinnacle.
How to Safeguard Your Device from iOS 7’s Lock Screen Bypass Bug
It’s a simple setting, but you have to give up something cool in the bargain.
Poll Finds Teenagers Are Concerned About Their Mobile Privacy
A new poll suggests that while there is some room for improvement, American teens are finally starting to understand the privacy risks associated with downloading smartphone apps.
Google Says Those Who Email Gmail Users Have ‘No Legitimate Expectation of Privacy’
Legitimate, as Google’s using the word, simply means lawful.
How The Pirate Bay’s Anti-Censorship ‘PirateBrowser’ Works
A customized version of Firefox claims to throw off censorship shackles.
Google Reveals the 10 Worst Password Ideas
Man’s best friend does a terrific job of protecting your home. But when it comes to protecting your online accounts, your beloved pet is literally the worst choice possible.
NSA Documents Reveal Online Data-Collection Practices
In the latest release of NSA documents obtained from whistleblower Edward Snowden, The Guardian reveals details of a program called XKeyscore.