Is it time for big companies – at the very least – to abandon weak password security? If so, what password alternatives are there?
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The utterly crazy story of the death threat hacker (involves a cat)
A cat leads to a notorious death threat hacker finally being caught and jailed in Japan.
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Raptr gaming hack leaves user passwords and personal info exposed
Gamers using Raptr and AMD Gaming Evolved chat services should change their login details immediately, following a breach that could give hackers access to names, email addresses and passwords
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Internet Explorer exploit could let phishers steal logins
A vulnerability in the latest patched version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that could allow hackers to launch “highly credible phishing attacks” has been uncovered, according to PC World.
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Facebook turns 11 – what you need to know, and what do your likes say about you?
Facebook updated its privacy settings at the end of January. As Facebook turns 11 today, here’s what you need to know about the new settings and how they could affect you.
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White House seeks 10% increase in cybersecurity spend
President Obama’s budget proposal for the 2016 fiscal year includes a projected 10 percent increase in cybersecurity spend, reports Reuters.
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Hacked dating website Topface buys back stolen personal data from hacker
A Russian dating website that had 20 million email addresses stolen last week, has paid the hackers not to sell the information, TechWeek Europe reports.
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The New Hacker’s List and an Old Debate: Would you Hire Hackers or Not?
The recent opening of the Hacker List portal brings to mind the age-old question: Would you hire a hacker?
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BMW fixes security flaw that left more than 2 million cars unlocked
BMW has patched a bug in its ConnectedDrive system that left 2.2 million cars vulnerable to being hacked and unlocked.
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HipChat hack leads to precautionary password reset
Use HipChat? Be aware that hackers have accessed the names, usernames, email addresses and encrypted passwords for some users.
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