Security News

Gmail Glitch Enables Anonymous Messages in Phishing Attacks
2018-11-20 19:59

A glitch in the UX in Gmail allows the “from” field to be forged so there is no sender listed in the email's header.

Tor(ched): Zerodium drops exploit for version 7 of anonymous browser
2018-09-10 23:09

Bug allows malicious scripts to run even with protections active Bug broker Zerodium has released word of a flaw in the Tor browser that would potentially allow an attack site to bypass security...

Anonymous Hackers Target Spain Sites in Catalonia Protest
2018-08-20 18:25

Hackers from the Anonymous collective claimed responsibility for bringing down government websites in Spain on Monday in a protest against Madrid's efforts to block Catalonia's separatist drive. read more

DARPA Wants Research into Resilient Anonymous Communications
2018-07-26 11:04

DARPA is funding research into resilient anonymous communications systems....

Think that bitcoins and a VPN keep you anonymous? Think again…
2018-07-10 13:59

A popular cryptowallet service has advised users of the Hola VPN to shift their funds to replacement accounts after an alleged hack.

Brave adds Tor to reinvent anonymous browsing
2018-07-02 11:03

The Brave privacy browser has added another feature to bolster its blossoming anti-surveillance credentials - the ability to use the Tor anonymity system by launching a tab.

Convicted! Anonymous Twitter troll not as anonymous as they thought
2018-06-18 12:34

It's surprising how many trolls don't realise that if Twitter knows who they are, the police can find out too.

How Digital Transformation is Making the Anonymous Personal
2018-05-09 12:37

Allow me to nitpick for a moment: There’s a difference between data and information.  Data are the facts or details from which information is derived. As such, standalone pieces of data are rarely...

Can a commercial VPN really keep you anonymous? [VIDEO]
2018-04-24 10:44

Are VPNs about privacy, about anonymity, or about both?

Surge in Anonymous Asia Twitter Accounts Sparks Bot Fears
2018-04-22 07:04

Hong Kong - It has been jokingly referred to as "Botmageddon". But a surge in new, anonymous Twitter accounts across swathes of Southeast and East Asia has deepened fears the region is in the...