Security News > 2019 > January

Enterprise digital transformation leaves data security behind
2019-01-29 12:50

Implementing modern systems could have a sinister side-effect for enterprise companies.

Japanese government will try to hack its citizens’ IOT devices
2019-01-29 12:24

Japan will hack citizens' IoT devices to mop up cyber security before the Olympics. Don't like the notion? Here's how to lock 'em down!

How to Recover Lost or Deleted Files?
2019-01-29 12:18

Have you ever lost your important files, like memories or official documents, accidentally or maliciously? Adding more... when you even do not have any backup for the same. Unfortunate, right?...

Mozilla security policy cracks down on creepy web trackers, holds supercookies over fire
2019-01-29 12:15

Firefox makers sets out dodgy practices the browser will block The Mozilla Foundation has announced its intent to reduce the ability of websites and other online services to track users of its...

Apple Rushes to Fix Serious FaceTime Eavesdropping Flaw
2019-01-29 12:03

Callers Can Hear and See Recipients Before They Pick UpApple is preparing a fix for a serious flaw in its FaceTime software for making audio and video calls. The software can be abused to remotely...

Medical Device Security Firm Medigate Raises $15 Million
2019-01-29 12:01

Medigate, a company that provides medical device security and asset management solutions, on Tuesday announced that it raised $15 million in a Series A funding round, which brings the total raised...

Facebook to tie together WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger
2019-01-29 11:55

Should we cheer for WhatsApp-esque, end-to-end encryption everywhere, or tremble at creeping Facebookism?

Apple scrambles to fix FaceTime eavesdropping bug
2019-01-29 11:29

Apple is scrambling to fix an embarrassingly dangerous "snooping" bug in its popular FaceTime app.

Thieves’ names and descriptions made public on B&Q database
2019-01-29 11:05

DIY giant B&Q reportedly suffered an Elasticsearch database breach this week that gave up information on around 70,000 shoplifters.

Credential-stuffing attack prompts Dailymotion password reset
2019-01-29 10:16

Dailymotion is resetting the account passwords of an unknown number of users after being hit by a “large-scale” credential stuffing attack.