Wifi Hack Causes iOS Devices to Reboot and Crash

Wifi Hack Causes iOS Devices to Reboot and Crash

Security researchers Skycure have found a weakness in iOS code that allows hackers to cause a user’s iPhone or iPad to restart and crash repeatedly, all through a wifi network. The only fix for this at the moment is to immediately leave the wifi zone. Wifi hack causes iOS devices to reboot and crash continuously by

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Russian Hackers Accessed Obama's Emails

Russian Hackers Accessed Obama’s Emails

New York Times have revealed that President Obama’s personal emails were read by hackers last year. The White House confirmed that Russian hackers accessed Obama’s emails but no classified emails were obtained. The Times went on to say that Obama’s personal Blackberry email account was not breached but also went on to say that the

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Why You Need to be Using a VPN

Why You Need to be Using a VPN

Anyone who uses the internet, whether its just casually for Facebook or someone who stays connected all the time, should be using a VPN when online. It is very important you stay protected online at all times. This means protecting your accounts from fraudulent access, as well as keeping your own private data safe. But a VPN can

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iOS Apps Found to be Open to Data Theft

iOS Apps Found to be Open to Data Theft

It has been revealed that a serious flaw in Apple’s iOS meant that 1000s of apps were left exposed to attacks as 1000s of iOS apps found to be open to data theft. Security firm SourceDNA released a report claiming that a security flaw in device’s mobile network meant that hackers are able to access sensitive

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WikiLeaks to publish leaked Sony files

WikiLeaks to Publish Leaked Sony Files

When the Sony Pictures hack dominated the news at the end of last year, it sent shockwaves through the world warning the vulnerability of computer systems everywhere. If one of the largest entertainment companies were at risk from hackers, then surely anybody can be exposed to data theft. After the leaks went global, including unreleased

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Voting Machines Easy to Hack

Voting Machines Found to be Easy to Hack

Electoral machines in the USA have come under scrutiny after it has been revealed that the touchscreen systems used in several states across America had very low security, as anyone could have easily and anonymously accessed them as voting machines found to be easy to hack. The Virginia Information Technology Agency published the report stating that the security

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Emergency Meeting to Be Held After ISIS Cyber Attack

Emergency Meeting to Be Held After ISIS Cyber Attack

French TV network Tv5Monde came under attack by a group of hackers thought to be connected with Islamic extremist group ISIS. The channel suffered blackouts throughout broadcasting as well as attacks on their social media websites including Facebook and Twitter. The French culture minister is planning an emergency meeting to be held after ISIS cyber attack

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USA Targets Foreign Hackers

USA Targets Foreign Hackers

President Obama has passed laws allowing the US to take sanctions against any company or organisation that profits from stolen data acquired through hacking. Even though these companies may be overseas and outside America’s jurisdiction, if the company operated in the global market, then it can still be affected by sanctions imposed upon them. USA

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Yahoo To Get Rid of Passwords

Yahoo To Get Rid of Passwords

Passwords have always been an inconvenience, trying to create a memorable one that is both secure and easy to remember, and then trying to actually remember the password. Fingerprint scanners have come and gone with little success. Now there seems to be a good alternative than trying to remember a series of complex letters and numbers. Yahoo to

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The security flaw known as "FREAK Attack" has been discovered in Apple and Google devices, it becomes apparent whilst users are browsing the net. Research experts have pinned the blame on a decade old policy, that has long since been altered. This policy required US manufacturers to release weaker encryption systems when sold overseas, that was apparently due to national security concerns. Apple and Google users could be open to attack when browsing popular websites on their devices which accept the weaker encryption. Hackers would also be able to trick the system into accepting the older software. Hackers could potentially use this outdated vulnerability to drop into users when they are inputting sensitive details such as passwords or bank details. Security experts estimate the number of websites susceptible to this kind of attack is as high as a third of all encrypted websites. The weakness is said to affect Apple's own Safari and the in-built browser on Google's Android software, but those who use Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox are safe. The FREAK attack, technically named Factoring Attack on RSA-EXPORT Keys, has been partially blamed on dangerous government policies which contradict their own initial uses. By requiring the weakening of encryption, even for security purposes, will only prove to benefit hackers. In response to the revelations, both Google and Apple have announced immediate plans to fix the problem, with Apple rolling out the software update within the week and Google have already fixed it in the form of an update for both carriers and device makers.

Apple and Google Users Could Be Open to Attack

The security flaw known as “FREAK Attack” has been discovered in Apple and Google devices, it becomes apparent whilst users are browsing the net. Research experts have pinned the blame on a decade old policy, that has long since been altered. This policy required US manufacturers to release weaker encryption systems when sold overseas, that was apparently

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