Latest articles by Jill Scharr
Could 'Watch Dogs' City Hacking Really Happen?
The hackers in the video game 'Watch Dogs' hack ATMs, streetlights and more with ease. Is that really possible? We asked the experts.
TrueCrypt Encryption Software Shut Down, May Be Compromised
Encryption software TrueCrypt abruptly shut down yesterday, leaving experts scratching their heads as to why.
Can the NSA Remotely Turn On Mobile Phones?
Edward Snowden says the NSA can remotely turn on unpowered phones, but some experts are skeptical. Here's why, and how it might work.
LG TVs Demand Private Data in Exchange for 'Smart' Apps
If UK and EU LG TV owners don't agree to monitoring under a new Terms of Use agreement, they might not be able to access Smart TV apps.
What is Darkcoin? An FAQ
Darkcoin is a new cryptocurrency that promises even more privacy and anonymity than Bitcoin. How does it work? And why should you care?
Transistor Review: Hits All the Right Notes
Sing it, Red! Innovative gameplay and beautiful art and music make 'Transistor' a must-play for a variety of gamers.
Hackers Allegedly Bypass iOS Activation Lock
Have hackers killed the iOS kill switch? Two hackers claim they've found a way to undermine Apple's Activation Lock anti-theft kill switch.
Nest Recalls Smoke + CO Alarms
Where there's smoke, there shouldn't be a Nest Protect Smoke + CO alarm: the product has been recalled due to a faulty silencing feature.
Don't Fall for the 'Amazoon' Phishing Scam
Fraudulent emails from 'Amazoon' are the most laughably halfhearted phishing scam we've seen in a while. Don't fall for them.
Fight Like a Girl: The Walking Dead’s Leading Lady
Behind the scenes with Clementine, the zombie-killing, heartbreaking, trailblazing protagonist of 'The Walking Dead: Season Two.'
Latest OS X Update Contained iTunes Bug
Security blues: The recently released iTunes 11.2 contains a security bug affecting computers with multiple user accounts.
Child of Light Review: Charming and Challenging
A young girl saves a magical fairytale kingdom in 'Child of Light,' a side-scrolling RPG for Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
FCC Net Neutrality Proposal Might Allow 'Fast Lanes'
Net neutrality at risk? The FCC today voted for a proposal that, if it became law, might not block ISPs from creating Internet 'fast lanes.'
Iran Blamed for 'Saffron Rose' Cyberespionage Campaign
Operation Saffron Rose is a just-uncovered cyberespionage campaign targeting U.S. defense companies and Iranian dissidents.
TV Shows Added to Popcorn Time Streaming Service
Grab the popcorn: The free torrent-streaming movie service Popcorn Time now offers TV shows, and has a downloadable Android version.
Risk of Ransomware Infection Greater Than Ever
Ransomware on the rise: antimalware company AVAST found that its users encountered ransomware-infected websites 18 million times in 6 weeks.
Snapchat Admits Its Photos Don't 'Disappear Forever'
In a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission, Snapchat admits its messaging service isn't as secure as it previously advertised.
Cryptolocker-Like Ransomware Spreads to Android Devices
The ransomware targets visitors to porn sites, then locks up infected Androids, claims to be law enforcement and demands a fine.
How to Disable Siri on the iOS 7 Lockscreen
If you have Siri enabled on your iOS 7 device's lockscreen, your contacts may be accessible to savvy snoops. Here's how to prevent that.
Siri-ptitious Hacker Claims to Crack iPhone Lockscreen
A bug in iOS 7.1.1 lets anyone circumvent the device's lock screen to access its contact list and call anyone on that list.
Dark Wallet May Make Bitcoin Even Harder to Trace
Upcoming Bitcoin app Dark Wallet privatizes bitcoin transactions, and was partly created to help money launderers and other criminals.
Zero-Day Attack Targets Internet Explorer
Online spies are using a previously-unknown Internet Explorer flaw to conduct targeted attacks — and Microsoft has yet to issue a patch.
3D Printing Recreates Long-Lost Family Heirlooms
NYC-based American Pearl uses digital modeling and 3D printing to turn recreate your old family jewelry from photos.
