Blog Profile / TG Daily - Security
| URL : | http://www.tgdaily.com/technology/security/security-features | |
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| Filed Under: | Technology / Security | |
| Posts on Regator: | 692 | |
| Posts / Week: | 4 | |
| Archived Since: | February 3, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Facebook moves to more secure connection
Facebook has rolled out HTTPS security across the site, meaning it may be a little slower - but a lot safer. read more
Anonymous promises more Israeli data leaks
Following its assault on Gaza, Israel has become the target of millions of DDoS attempts, with claims that several hundred websites have been brought down. read more
Adobe user forum suspended after hack
Adobe has become the latest victim of hackers, suspending its Connectusers.com forum after login details were published online. read more
Skype disables password resets over big security flaw
Skype has disabled password resets, in response to a security vulnerability that allows accounts to be hijacked with only the user's email address. read more
McAfee founder wanted on connection with island murder
Anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee is wanted by police in Belize after the murder of his American neighbor. read more
This credit card has a display and number pad
There are various methods of making online financial transactions more secure for those who remain uncomfortable with using a standard credit or debit card. read more
Twitter in hack SNAFU
Twitter acknowledges unintentionally resetting a significant number of account passwords after an unknown number of users were compromised. read more
NBC, Lady Gaga websites hacked
Several NBC sites were hacked over the weekend, in the run-up to Guy Fawkes' Night. read more
Report: Pentagon fails to encrypt drone transmissions
A reasonable individual would probably assume US surveillance drones conducting recon missions over combat zones would be broadcasting an encrypted video feed. read more
Video: US Navy sea drone gets tested
The US Navy is testing at least one remote-controlled combat vessel. read more
Pentagon's X-51A eyes Mach 6
The Pentagon hopes its X-51A will manage to hit hypersonic velocity by next spring or summer. read more
TSA barcode flaw could let terrorists bypass security
A vulnerability in the system for US domestic airline boarding cards could tell terrorists when it's safe to take unauthorized items on board. read more
Most-hacked passwords revealed
It's probably no surprise that 'password' isn't the cleverest password to choose for, say, your online banking. But if you thought 'Jesus' would save you from being hacked, think again. read more
Boeing's CHAMP missile destroys enemy electronic systems
Non-lethal missile takes out electronics during successful test. read more
US Navy: Laser-based weapons on track for deployment
US Navy ships may be fitted with laser weapons within just a few years. read more
Web tracking firm collected personal data
A web analytics company has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that it used its web-tracking software to collect personal data - including credit card information and Social Security numbers - without alerting users. read more
Iran wages cyber war from Hizballah bunker??
Suspected Iranian hackers have targeted a number of US banks and financial institutions over the past few weeks in a sustained digital offensive. read more
Report: Faulty encryption leaves some Android apps vulnerable
A number of apps on the Google Play store may be leaking personal data. read more
Medical equipment riddled with malware
Viruses and other malware are running rampant through medical technology, security experts have warned. read more
The Pirate Bay seeks refuge in the cloud?
The Pirate Bay has set sail for the cloud, where the site is now serving its file hungry BitTorrent users from several providers scattered around the world. read more