Security News

Virus attack! Hackers unleash social media worm after bug report ignored
2019-02-20 11:24

Is it ok to launch a benign proof of concept that you know will go wide, to bring a flaw to people's attention, or should you stay quiet?

Hackers unleash social media worm after bug report ignored
2019-02-20 11:04

Is it ok to launch a benign proof of concept that you know will go wide, to bring a flaw to people's attention, or should you stay quiet?

Get-rich-quick social media scams are turning teens into money mules
2019-02-11 10:39

Young people are being talked into handing over their bank details with the promise of some easy cash.

Firms That Sold Fake Social Media Activity Settle With New York State
2019-01-31 18:44

Companies that sold fake social media activity have reached a settlement with the state of New York in a case that, for the first time, established such activity as illegal, the state's attorney...

Scammers steal social media videos to wring hearts and wallets
2019-01-30 11:43

They're putting up fake accounts to bilk the tender-hearted for donations, using the images of a real 5-year-old with real cerebral palsey.

Stalk my pals on social media and you'll know that the next words out of my mouth will be banana hammock
2019-01-22 14:30

Boffins reckon they can predict what you'll say based on your friends' activity online The phenomenon of "prescient Facebook advertising", so beloved of conspiracy theorists who think social...

Politicians who block social media users are violating First Amendment
2019-01-09 11:27

The difference between a personal vs. an official social media account was at the crux of the case decided on Monday.

How to spot a social media hoax
2019-01-08 12:08

Stop shaking your head about "WhatsApp Gold" flimflam and start spreading these REAL nuggets of hoax-clobbering advice!

Russian Social Media Interference Continues, Reports Warn
2018-12-18 08:48

Facebook, Google and Twitter's Defenses Don't Appear to be Blocking CampaignsThe battle against Russian disinformation is far from over. Two in-depth Senate reports have revealed that such...

10 tips to combat phishing via social media platforms
2018-12-07 13:28

Social media platforms are just as susceptible to phishing attempts as email. Learn some strategies to protect yourself and your users from such attacks.