Google has announced it is to pay out research grants to security researchers seeking out potential bugs, even if they turn up empty-handed, reports ZDNet.
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Facebook porn scam infects 110k users in 48 hours
A new porn scam is spreading startlingly quickly through Facebook – one that has managed to spread malware to over 110,000 users in 48 hours, reports The Guardian.
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Q4 DDoS attacks up 90% on previous quarter
The number of distributed denial-of-service attacks on websites in the final quarter of 2014 was up 90 percent on the previous quarter, according to research from Akamai Technologies.
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US military explores ‘cognitive fingerprints’ as alternative to passwords
Sky News reports that the United States military is investing heavily in new identify verification techniques that could replace passwords and biometric solutions for security.
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Linux haunted by Ghost vulnerability
Security researchers have found a vulnerability inherent to a widely used component in most versions of Linux, reports Computer World.
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MSIL/Agent.PYO: Have botnet, will travel
ESET’s researchers recently encountered a piece of malware targeting the filling of the forms belonging to the Consulate of Poland. To understand why it is first necessary to have a brief look at the application process for visas.
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Over 5,000 US gas stations vulnerable to remote hacks
Around 5,300 gas stations in the United States could be vulnerable to a remote cyberattack on the automated tank gauges, causing the pumps to flag alerts or even shut down
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Are you being tracked? How to spot a tracking app on your phone
Tracking apps and spyware are a genuine risk, and an extremely unpleasant invasion of privacy for many. Here are our tips on how to recognize if you have a tracking app on your phone, and what to do about it.
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Top 5 security tips for Android Lollipop
Android Lollipop has a number of new ways to keep your data private. So, start with these top 5 tips to keep your smartphone secure.
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The Biggest Hacks of 2014
There were a number of big security breaches during 2014, but which was the biggest? We count down the top 5.
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