Apple confirmed it found no evidence of a security breach, but that some individual celebrity iCloud accounts were compromised. With that in mind, here are 3 tips to help protect you when using iCloud:
Tag Archives: Security threats
Why is Google sending insecure browsers back in time?
Google’s search page has seemingly gone back in time – but only for users stuck in the last decade. If you’re using an internet antique, take Google’s hint and upgrade now.
Twitter adds unlimited payouts to its bug bounty program
The social media buzz bucket announced on Wednesday that cash will be added to the profound gratitude it’s doled out since the bug-reporting program started in June. 
Home Depot credit card breach: company to “investigate”
Home Depot has responded to reports yesterday that it suffered a credit card breach.
Racing Post let off with stern warning after data breach
The Racing Post, which suffered a data breach affecting over 677,000 users late last year, has been slacking off on its security arrangements since at least 2007. It’s been given until the end of February 2015 to get its house in order.
Online dating scammer targeted elderly victims out of $1.1million
32-year-old Kris Koranteng has been arrested and charged with 11 separate counts, including conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. He and his crew are thought to have sought out vulnerable love-seekers on popular dating sites including Match.com and Chemistry.com. 
Massive cyber attack on oil and energy industry in Norway
As many as 300 oil and energy companies have been targeted in the largest ever coordinated cyber attack in Norway. 
“There is no inside” – How to get the most from your firewall
Firewalls are often seen as having the role of a moat surrounding the castle. But data is everywhere, so it’s time to take a new look at firewalling…
Watch out for fake versions of Flappy Bird sequel Swing Copters in Google Play Store!
Remember Flappy Bird, and the imposter apps that swarmed around at his death? The imposters were back in force at the birth of Flappy’s follow-on game, Swing Copters…
Secret Service says “Backoff” malware hit 1000 businesses – 6 tips to keep your data safe
In a security advisory from the US Secret Service, the government said the malware known as Backoff has struck more than 1000 US companies since October 2013…