Google Expands on Chrome’s ‘Canary’ Malware Blocker
Google has expanded malware blocking in an early development build of Chrome to sniff out a wider range of threats than the browser already recognizes. Chrome’s current “Canary” build — the label for...
View ArticleSnapchat Security Flaw Allows Users, Phone Number Match
A security vulnerability in popular photo messaging service Snapchat could allow attackers to locate the phone numbers of many users in a short period of time, according to Gibson Security, a computer...
View ArticleAmazon Creates Developer’s Portal To Spur Android App Development
Amazon.com introduced a new portal with the goal of aiding developers in creating Android apps for its Appstore and take advantage of its cross-platform APIs with the help of better tools and...
View ArticleResearchers Develop App To Track Apps That Track You
A team of researchers have created an Android app to aid consumers in better understanding when their location is being accessed, something that happens more often than people think. “All apps that...
View ArticleSnapchat Vulnerability Can Be Used To Crash iPhones
A vulnerability in Snapchat allows cybercriminals to launch denial-of-service attacks against users of the popular photo messaging app, causing their phones to become unresponsive and even crash....
View ArticleMozilla Abandons Work on Single Sign-on Project “Persona”
Mozilla last week announced it was halting in-house development of the single sign-on “Persona,” a failed alternative to website passwords, and will offer it up to volunteers who wish to develop it...
View ArticleMozilla Updates Patches Firefox Security Holes
Meanwhile, the anonymous researcher's attempt was found to partially overlap with a vulnerability demonstrated earlier in the week at Google's Pwnium event, so the remainder of that entry was awarded...
View ArticleBig Blue Goes Openstack
In addition, open community development facilitates vendor interoperability, allowing IBM clients and businesses partners to adapt their cloud assets in response to changing business needs.
View ArticleBitcoins Come To Facebook With New QuickCoin App
If you are curious about Bitcoin but uncertain by how transactions work, there’s an app for that — and it’s on Facebook. QuickCoin allows users to move the cryptocurrency around for free through the...
View ArticleGoogle Lowers Search Ranking Of Websites That Lack Encryption
Websites that do not encrypt connections with their visitors may get a lower ranking on Google’s search engine, a step the company said it is taking to promote better online security practices. The...
View ArticleFacebook Doubling Reward For It’s Ad Based Bugs
Facebook is doubling the bounty it will pay for security vulnerabilities related to code that runs its advertising system, the company announced. A comprehensive security audit of its ads code was...
View ArticleGoogle Moves To Get Rid of CAPTCHA
Google announced that it is trying to get rid of those annoying CAPTCHAs required by websites, which is short for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. Instead of...
View ArticleThe Electronic Frontier Foundation Aims To Thwart Online Harassment
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the non-profit digital rights advocacy group known for its strong public stances on topics like Net Neutrality, piracy and privacy, widened its scope by...
View ArticleVerizon Fixes Serious Securty Flaw In My FiOS Mobile App
Verizon corrected a serious vulnerability in its My FiOS mobile application that granted unfettered access to email accounts, according to a developer who found the problem. Randy Westergren, a senior...
View ArticleDropbox Going After Enterprise Users With New Features
Dropbox aims to grab a bigger share the enterprise, and last week the company rolled out several new Dropbox for Business features that sweeten the deal for corporate users. New tiered admin roles are...
View ArticleHilton, IBM Team Up On Concierge Robot
Hilton and IBM announced that the two companies are teaming up to pilot a smart robot, dubbed Connie, that will act as a hotel concierge, answering guests’ questions and learning as it works. Connie,...
View ArticleGet Ready For Facebook Chatbots
Facebook is widely expected to unveil chatbots, among other things, at its annual F8 developer conference in San Francisco this week, in pursuit of its continuing goal of luring back younger users....
View ArticleFacebook Gives Its Live Streaming Service A Boost
Facebook is increasing its focus on video with a new tool that will help hardware makers build devices to stream live to the social networking service. The new Facebook Live API will let publishers and...
View ArticleQualcomm Flaw Exposes Millions Of Android Devices
A flaw in an Android component shipped with phones that use Qualcomm chips puts users’ text messages and call history at risk of theft. The vulnerability was detected by security researchers from...
View ArticleGoogle Launches New Cloud Natural Language API
Google’s intelligent cloud developer tools added new features with the launch of a new Cloud Natural Language API. The service is aimed at helping developers create applications that understand human...
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