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Hacked passwords can enable remote unlocking, tracking of Tesla cars

Tesla Motors accounts that enable remote car control are only protected by six-character passwords, researcher says

By Lucian Constantin

Apr 1, 2014 4 mins

Access Control Malware Small and Medium Business

Mistake in ransomware program leaves decryption key accessible

It's unlikely, however, that average users would pick up on the error and reclaim their files

By Jeremy Kirk

Apr 1, 2014 3 mins

Encryption Malware Small and Medium Business

Canonical flip-flops on Ubuntu’s controversial Amazon feature

After holding their ground for quite some time, Canonical decides to make the controversial Ubuntu Unity Dash an "opt-in" feature.

By Bryan Lunduke

Mar 31, 2014 3 mins

Amazon.com Malware Open Source

Mass malware on mobile devices: Why haven’t we seen it yet?

Are mobile phones en masse more or less vulnerable than other systems? Or are they just different?

By Fredric Paul

Mar 31, 2014 4 mins

Malware Mobile Security Viruses

Banks pulls out of class-action suit against Target, Trustwave

Trustmark National Bank is volunarily dismissing its claims

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 30, 2014 2 mins

Data Breach Legal Malware

‘Coinkrypt’ malware mines cryptocurrencies on Android

But the simple malware is likely to run a battery down, or worse, cause a phone to overheat

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 27, 2014 2 mins

Malware Mobile Device Management Small and Medium Business

Full Disclosure security mailing list reborn under new management

Nmap creator sets up a replacement for the recently closed Full Disclosure security mailing list

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 26, 2014 3 mins

Malware Patch Management Software Small and Medium Business

Micorsoft returns to scare tactic well in dump-XP campaign

Browse the Web? Use email? Don't do it on an XP PC after April 8, company warns

By Gregg Keizer

Mar 26, 2014 5 mins

Computers and Peripherals Malware Microsoft

Gameover malware targets accounts on employment websites

In addition to CareerBuilder, new variants of the Trojan program target Monster.com, researchers from F-Secure said

By Lucian Constantin

Mar 26, 2014 3 mins

Access Control Data Breach Small and Medium Business

Security vendor Trustwave named in Target-related suit

Trustwave should have detected and prevent the attacks, the suit claims

By Jeremy Kirk

Mar 26, 2014 2 mins

Data Breach Intrusion Detection Software Small and Medium Business