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Facebook releases official Security Guide

Tired of having to explain to friends and family about the dangers lurking on Facebook? The social network has released an official Guide to Facebook Security, so share the …

Confidence in online retailers sinks

According to a study of consumer sentiment toward online shopping and security by McAfee, only about a third of online consumers believe that most websites are safe for …

Personal information of BART police officers published by hackers

Following the disruption of cell phone service by the operators of the Bay Area Rapid Transit system (BART) that foiled a planned protest regarding the death of a man shot by …

Improvements to Google’s privacy policies

Following an audit at Google’s London office, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) believes Google has taken reasonable steps to improve its privacy …

Consumers keep falling into phishing traps

Whether in the form of fraudulent emails, falsified websites or deceptive text messages, cybercriminals are casting a wider phishing net in the hopes of obtaining personal …

Dropbox for Android security bypass vulnerability

A security issue has been reported in Dropbox for Android, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions, according to Tyrone Erasmus of …

Android app for confidential messaging

VaporStream announced its Android application, available for free to users in the Android Market. The app allows VaporStream customers to communicate without fear of …

iPhone privacy and mobile data protection

McAfee WaveSecure iOS Edition enables users to protect their privacy and mobile data, whether their iPhone is lost or stolen, ensuring irreplaceable and private information …

LinkedIn mimics Facebook, introduces questionable on-by-default feature

Facebook’s regular introduction of on-by-default features often creates quite a stir when first introduced. The majority of Facebook users isn’t aware of – …

Citigroup suffers second data breach in four months

Less than four months after the breach that affected some 200,000 Citigroup customers comes the news that the personal data of 92,000 Citi Cards Japan users has been …

Identity thief admits stealing $770,000

A Brooklyn, N.Y., man pleaded guilty for his role in managing a credit card fraud operation that operated throughout the East Coast of the United States. Jonathan Oliveras, …

Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android now with live tracking anti-theft feature

Bitdefender added two major new features to its free Mobile Security for Android Beta. The new anti-theft function allows users to easily track where their device is and to …

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