Google promotes new security requirements for HTTPS encryption providers
Linting and MPIC technologies can significantly improve the safety of web connections
New Microsoft Windows recovery feature aims to prevent CrowdStrike-like outages
Better late than never
Oracle buried serious data breach from customers, now hacker has it up for sale
Company remains quiet since denying the attack, even after researchers conclude the breach is real
New Microsoft login screens emphasize passkeys and "passwordless" authentication
What just happened? Despite still being one of the most popular login methods, developers are gradually replacing passwords with newer, more robust authentication technologies. The "next generation" of online security is coming slowly but steadily, and Microsoft has now decided there is room for a significant redesign of the entire login experience.
YouTube demonetizes fake movie trailer channels after investigation
YouTube is no longer turning a blind eye
Are Passwords Dead? What Are Passkeys, and Why Everyone's Talking About Them
Tired of forgetting passwords and getting locked out of your accounts? Passkeys offer a simpler, safer way to log in---no passwords, no frustration, just a quick scan or tap on your device.
Mozilla Firefox will soon reduce the need for dangerous DLL injection for enterprise users
Less foreign code means a more stable browsing experience for employees
Surprisingly, 87% of people back up their data, but data loss accidents persist
Bottom line: To commemorate World Backup Day on March 31 – just one day before April Fool's Day – Western Digital commissioned a survey of 6,118 people across 10 countries, conducted a month ago, to better understand their backup practices. The findings revealed that 87 percent of respondents do back up their data, either manually or automatically. Their main motivations include fear of losing important files (83 percent), the need to free up device space (67 percent), and protection against cyber threats (42 percent).
US adds dozens of Chinese entities to export blacklist over AI and military concerns
China said that sanctions will not stop the country's development and progress
Report: 19-year-old DOGE team member "Big Balls" provided network support to cybercrime gang
Edward Coristine has a colorful past
Steam's DRM was inspired by an exec's nephew and his trusty CD burner
CD burning was threatening Steam's entire business model
Burned: Valve's founding chief marketing officer, Monica Harrington, recently shared her account of how the company became the leading provider of digital PC games. Harrington pushed for stricter authentication measures after discovering how young players were more than willing to pirate their games.
Troy Hunt, security expert and creator of HaveIBeenPwned, falls victim to phishing scam
It can happen to the best of us
Signal defends itself after US military officials leak classified plans by mistake on group chat
The most secure messaging app - until someone invites a journalist
Facepalm: Signal likes to present itself as the most private and secure messaging service around, but the nonprofit likely didn't design the app for sharing classified plans regarding imminent military action. Yet earlier this month, senior US government and military officials did just that. Signal's president later defended the service amid renewed comparisons to WhatsApp.
"MyTerms" draft standard wants to fix what Do Not Track couldn't
A new IEEE standard proposes machine-readable contracts for digital consent
Denmark issues "landmark" prison sentences to notorious piracy group member and one other
Both received "unconditional" minimum time served for piracy without profit
FBI issues new alert over phishing SMS scam about unpaid road tolls
If they're asking for money, it's probably a "smishing" scam
DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy, CEO Anne Wojcicki resigns
A massive security breach and waning consumer interest forced 23andMe's hand
Hackers exploit Steam demo system to distribute malware, for the second time in a month
PSA: With over 40 million users, Steam is likely an attractive target for hackers, but very few cases of malware have occurred on the storefront over its two-decade history. Although a recent incident isn't as severe as last month's, it suggests that scammers are stepping up their efforts to bypass Valve's security measures.
Developer breaks Akira ransomware encryption in hours using cloud GPUs
Local GPU power was not enough to quickly recover the encrypted files
New acoustic sensing technology could detect and help prevent undersea cable sabotage
Acoustic sensing is already being used to monitor cables in the North Sea
Windows Defender misidentifies key driver, disrupting popular PC monitoring tools
Not an actual attack, but a false alarm
Roblox CEO tells parents to keep kids off the platform if safety is a concern
There is only so much an online platform can do
Android users will soon be able to pause Google's anti-malware service for sideloading
Play Protect will automatically reactivate after a while
PSA: Firefox urges users to update now to prevent add-on issues
A Mozilla root certificate will expire on March 14, 2025, potentially breaking add-ons, DRM-protected content like streaming services and other Firefox features. To avoid issues, users must update to the latest version of Firefox, including those opting for the ESR version.