security

Meet the Turing Phone: The Most Secure Android Smartphone Ever Made

With no USB port, no headphone jack, and made from the futuristic-sounding “liquidmorphium” metal, the bizarre but beautiful Turing Phone is billed as the most secure ...

July 20, 2015 at 11:00 pm by

See How Many Popular Apps Failed to Protect Your Password

When using an app developed by a big company, you might think that it is trustworthy and ensures your security and privacy. Well, a recent test proved how easy and vulnerable ...

July 18, 2015 at 6:00 pm by

Spam E-Mails Drop to a 12 Year Low

Security specialist Symantec have conducted an extensive research programme into the amount of spam plaguing email inboxes. The results are fascinating and thorough scans ...

July 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm by

SSL Bug Lets People Impersonate Anyone

So you’re browsing online, through Facebook, Ebay and even your bank and you notice that padlock at the start of your address bar. You see that symbol and you think, ...

July 12, 2015 at 7:42 pm by

Hackers Gain Access To Government Data On 21.5 Million People

Hackers stole crucial information on 21.5 million people in a cyber-attack carried out in June this year. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) are responsible for 90% of ...

July 9, 2015 at 10:22 pm by

New Android Malware Discovered Every 18 Seconds

The G DATA’s Q1 2015 Mobile Malware Report has revealed an alarming statistic which suggests a new piece of malware is released on the Android platform every 18 seconds. ...

July 6, 2015 at 12:00 pm by

Here Is Why Windows 8.1 Gained a Big Lead Over XP and Why It Matters

I know most people who loved Windows XP still stuck with it, even if Microsoft dropped support for it back in April 2014. The people who upgraded went to Windows 7, which now ...

July 2, 2015 at 2:00 am by

Netatmo Welcome Home Camera Review

Introduction We see all kinds of cool gadgets pass through the eTeknix office, but the Netatmo Welcome is something I’ve been really looking forward to testing. We first ...

June 28, 2015 at 8:58 am by

Samsung Laptops Disable Windows Updates

Samsung laptops with Windows pre-installed have disabled Windows Update, in favour of its proprietary Samsung SW Update, potentially leaving computers at risk of having ...

June 24, 2015 at 9:58 pm by

This Is Why New Software Comes With Old Flaws

You are probably wondering why we hear that legacy flaws are still present in new software. Well, the answer is simple. Developers have a habit of reusing old code for most of ...

June 24, 2015 at 7:58 am by

Government Looking for Exploits in Anti-Virus Software to Use Against You

Snowden’s latest leaked documents point to government agencies such as the NSA and GCHQ taking an interest in tracking user activity and spying on networks. However, to do ...

June 23, 2015 at 5:28 am by

Microsoft’s Privacy Website Hacked

Digital privacy is a topic of hot debate at the moment. Covering topics from terrorism to hacking, people are more aware of what’s happening and who’s reading ...

June 22, 2015 at 6:58 am by

Google Adds a Big Pot of Money as Android Security Rewards Program Incentive

Google is known for rewarding its fans and developers who find and provide fixes to its Android operating system. Through its reward system, Google ensures that bugs are found ...

June 17, 2015 at 2:58 pm by

White House Orders New Measures to Combat Breaches In Digital Security

Earlier we mentioned how OPM (Office of Personal Mangement) in the US found they had been hacked with thousands of records accessed, including those relating to background ...

June 15, 2015 at 2:58 am by

Snowden Files Cracked: Identities of US and UK Spies Revealed

Edward Snowden is a famous name in almost every house, his action was revealing the level of information and actions completed to get that information for US agencies, actions ...

June 14, 2015 at 7:33 pm by

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