Stories by Michael Kan

Mac malware, possibly made in Iran, targets US defense industry

Just because you’re using a Mac doesn’t mean you’re safe from hackers. That’s what two security researchers are warning, after finding a Mac-based malware that may be an attempt by Iranian actors to target the U.S. defense industry.

Written by Michael Kan08 Feb. 17 07:30

WhatsApp reduces spam, despite end-to-end encryption

Can a spam filter work even without reading the content of your messages? WhatsApp thinks so. Since last April, the messenger app has been successfully fighting spam abuse, even as it’s being using end-to-end encryption.

Written by Michael Kan02 Feb. 17 08:53

How to make PC security alerts better? Make them twirl, jiggle

The warnings are designed to save us from malware infections and hacking risks, but often times we’ll neglect them, because we’re too busy. Or we’ve seen them too many times, and become conditioned to dismiss them, according to Anthony Vance, a professor at Brigham Young University.

Written by Michael Kan01 Feb. 17 09:29

Facebook tries to revamp password recovery by supplanting email

Forgot your password? Well, Facebook wants to help you recover your account. The company is releasing an open source protocol that’ll let third-party sites recover a user’s account through Facebook, or any trusted service.

Written by Michael Kan31 Jan. 17 07:37

LeakedSource's shutdown is a blow to amateur hackers

Amateur hackers are alarmed with the apparent demise of LeakedSource, a controversial breach notification site that’s been accused of doing more harm than good.

Written by Michael Kan28 Jan. 17 08:09

Apple takes patent battle with Qualcomm to China

Apple has filed another two lawsuits against Qualcomm, this time in China, that allege the mobile chip maker abused its market dominance and patents to charge excessively high licensing fees.

Written by Michael Kan26 Jan. 17 06:39
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