Hacking
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Hackers try these passwords first when trying to steal your account info
A network security firm has revealed the most common passwords hackers have used to try and gain entry into one of its decoy servers. While many of the passwords published on the list seem obvious with little chance of anyone using them, that
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Connected cars causing cyber-security scare
You probably protect your computer and perhaps your phone with security software, to prevent malicious hackers from gaining access to your possessions, but what about your car? With modern cars becoming ever more connected – to each
1-min read - BusinessAOL
How safe is your data? Could a criminal have your details?
Recently CEX, the used game and electronics company, confirmed it has been the victim of a data breach. Hackers got onto its computer systems and accessed consumer data including first names, surnames, addresses, email addresses and phone
4-min read - CelebrityAOL
'Outrageous and despicable': Lindsey Vonn hits out at nude photo hacker
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn has vowed to sue those responsible for hacking and leaking nude photos from her mobile phone. The US athlete, 32, was horrified to discover private images taken with ex-boyfriend, golfer Tiger Woods, have been
1-min read - NewsAOL
Car washes can be hacked to hit vehicles and threaten passengers
Security researchers have discovered that machine car washes, connected to the internet, may be able to get hacked and subsequently attack vehicles and passengers. Vulnerabilities in software may allow hackers to open and close the outside doors
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Checking Britney's Instagram could let the hackers attack
Russian government hackers have found an unusual way to infect computers and steal information: the comments section on Britney Spears' Instagram photos. The Turla hacking group - believed to be an arm of the Russian intelligence services -
2-min read - BusinessAOL
Motorists with posh cars 'should leave keys in fridge to foil thieves'
It might sound completely bizarre, but according to security experts storing your car keys in the fridge is an effective way to prevent your vehicle from being stolen remotely. The metal lining in kitchen appliances such as fridges and microwaves
