Latest articles by Jill Scharr
Age of Empires: Castle Siege Aims for Mobile Devices
A new Age of Empires spinoff, Castle Siege, comes to Windows Phone and Windows 8 devices this September.
Rival Hackers Take Credit for PlayStation Network Attack
It's 2011 all over again as the PlayStation Network and several other servers go offline in a DDoS attack claimed by multiple groups.
UPS Data Breach: What to Do Right Now
What should you do if you're affected by the UPS data breach? Here's everything you need to know.
10 Percent of Chrome Extensions May Be Malicious
A number of Chrome browser extensions may be up to no good -- and researchers have found a way to detect them.
Magic Touch: Bank App Verifies You by Your Typing Style
New banking apps recognize you not only by your password or PIN, but also by the way you type it.
Facebook Scam Exploits Robin Williams' Death for Clicks
A fake Facebook video capitalizes on the tragic death of Robin Williams to make the scammers a few bucks. Don't click on it.
How to Avoid Common Security Pitfalls
'Don't mess it up!' That's the advice security expert Zoz had for DEF CON this weekend, explaining how to avoid privacy pitfalls online.
Blackphone Pwned? Here's the Real Story
Was the Blackphone really hacked in 5 minutes? We clear up the hype surrounding the news that the privacy-minded phone is vulnerable.
Airport X-Ray Scanners Are Vulnerable to Hackers
The TSA's computerized airport-screening equipment is anything but secure from hackers, one researcher found.
DIME, Formerly DarkMail, Promises Secure Email
Can email be both secure and easy to use? Lavabit founder Ladar Levison explained his next email service, DIME, at DEF CON 2014.
Demonsaw Promises Free, Secure File Sharing
Demonsaw is a new encrypted, decentralized and free file-sharing program that debuted at the DEFCON hacker conference this week.
Cyber(Heart)Attack: How to Make Medical Devices Secure
Should you be worried about a cyberattacker hacking your pacemaker? Experts gathered to discuss medical cybersecurity at Black Hat 2014.
Hackers Can Easily Disrupt Aircraft Satellite Links
Security flaws found in satellite communications devices could seriously affect airplanes, ships and more, says one researcher.
How to Protect Yourself from Digital Stalkers
Is someone using your computer, smartphone and other devices to spy on you? Here are some tips on what you can do to stop it.
These Are the World's Most Hackable Cars
Forget carjacking — it's car hacking you should be worried about. The 2014 Infinity Q50 is allegedly the most hackable car on the market.
Crouching Yeti, Hidden Dragon: New Threat Steals Data
Nicknamed Crouching Yeti, a new widespread malware campaign steals corporate secrets from major companies in the US and abroad.
Tor Network Users Decloaked by Undercover Relays
Someone's been snooping on the Tor network, using previously-unknown flaws to undermine the network's anonymity and possibly spy on users.
Antivirus Software Isn't Very Secure, Researchers Find
Antivirus programs are just as susceptible to hacking and exploitation as any other kind of software, warns a researcher.
Facebook Scam Tricks Users Into Hacking Themselves
People trying to hack others' Facebook accounts ended up being hacked themselves, thanks to a new scam.
Wayward Manor Review: Mind Your Manors
Haunt an old house in The Wayward Manor, a puzzle game that blends a snazzy jazz score with writing from fantasy author Neil Gaiman.
Your iPhone May Spy on You (Update: Apple Responds)
An iOS security specialist has found undocumented surveillance mechanisms buried deep within the operating system.
Flock Android App Encrypts Contacts, Calendar Syncs
The new Flock app for Android devices adds extra encryption to the existing calendar and contacts sync to help secure your personal data.
China-Made Handheld Barcode Scanners Ship with Spyware
Who scans the scanners? Advanced 'Zombie Zero' malware was found on Chinese-manufactured shipping barcode scanners sold internationally.
