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Twitter starts rolling out HTTPS by default – good news for security and Ashton Kutcher

24

Aug

2011

In a step which will be welcomed by its security-conscious users, Twitter has announced that it is beginning to turn on HTTPS by default. Why is this important? Just ask Ashton Kutcher. Kutcher attended the brainbox TED Conference earlier this year, and connected to the unencrypted WiFi hotspot provided. A nearby hacker, possibly using a […]

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Droid Dreams, a Reoccurring Nightmare for Android Users

06

Jun

2011

Android.Lightdd (the name is derived from the presence of the additional Trojanized package ending in the word ‘lightdd’) has been dubbed as the follow up to Android.Rootcager AKA Droid Dreams, one of the first threats seen in the wild that attempted to use an exploit to root an Android device. Although the original reports on […]

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Infragard Atlanta, an FBI affiliate, hacked by LulzSec

04

Jun

2011

In a self-titled hack attack called “F**k FBI Friday” the hacking group known as LulzSec has published details on users and associates of the non-profit organization known as Infragard. Infragard describes itself as a non-profit focused on being an interface between the private sector and individuals with the FBI. LulzSec published 180 usernames, hashed passwords, […]

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