Update: Mozilla has fixed the issue and released an updated version, Firefox 16.0.1. Users will be updated to the new version automatically. The Firefox download page is also showing the new version 16.0.1. ... Read More →
Over 50% of Android Devices Contain Unpatched Vulnerabilities
According to a latest research report over 50% of the Android devices worldwide contain unpatched vulnerabilities. These unpatched security holes can be exploited by malware attackers to take control of users Android devices. ... Read More →
Add 2-step Verification to your Dropbox Account
Dropbox is increasing security of user accounts by introducing 2-step verification system for all Dropbox account holders. 2-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your account, using this method you need to enter a security code along with your username / email and password. ... Read More →
6.5 million LinkedIn passwords leaked online, change your password now
Reportedly 6.5 million LinkedIn accounts have been compromised and their passwords posted to a Russian forum. One user uploaded nearly 6.5 million passwords to a forum claiming it as LinkedIn member passwords, no usernames were posted though, but it could be that both user names and passwords are ... Read More →
Fake Instagram App Infecting Android Smartphones with Malware
Malware distributors are always looking for ways to circumvent security and push their malware into users devices. Often popular apps and software will become launch vehicles for these malware. Instagram, once popular iOS only app and later debuted to Android and now acquired by Facebook is now ... Read More →
HotSpot Shield Free Virtual Private Network Software
Hotspot Shield is a free VPN software that creates a virtual private network between your laptop and their internet gateway, so that you can browse the internet anonymously. This helps in preventing snooping attacks from others and hides your IP address for online privacy. It encrypts users ... Read More →
Gmail Explains why Some Mails are Marked as Spam
There are several tools and techniques companies use to keep spam messages from reaching your inbox. Spammers on the other hand will keep on sending messages using weaknesses in anti-spam techniques employed by companies. ... Read More →
CyanogenMod 9 Disables Root Access by Default
CyanogenMod, one of the most popular alternative Android ROMs available for Android powered devices will now ship with root access disabled by default. CyanogenMod explained in a blogpost that due to the security concerns posed by the root access they enhanced the security by merging 3 patches into ... Read More →
Google Chrome Hacked at Pwn2Own contest 2012
Google announced last week that it is offering $1 million in prize to those who find bugs and exploits in Chrome browser. Now the Pwn2Own contest has started at CanSecWest and Google chrome is the first browser to be hacked. Google Chrome was never hacked before at Pwn2Own, this is the first time it ... Read More →
Google Offers $1 million to find Exploits in Chrome
Google Chrome is racing ahead to become the most popular browser in the world, currently it holds second position in the browser war. Google Chrome is also most secure browser, one of the reason is the sandbox technology it uses to isolate browser from the operating system. ... Read More →