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Pot, meet kettle: Spyware maker compromised, denies everything
This post was originally published on June 1, 2015. Sometimes the irony is just too much. First reported by Krebs on Security, spyware-as-service provider mSpy was hacked two weeks ago but denied ever...
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Let's make a deal: Russian hackers willing to compromise
Is this the new face of malware? According to a recent Geek article, instead of hiding behind a randomly-generated email address for bitcoin transfers, the creators of Troldesh malware required victim...
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Roundup: iOS 9 security features
With the Apple Watch now on store shelves and Tim Cook's company gearing up for the likely roll-out of the iPhone 6S this fall, the device and software manufacturer could have rested on its laurels fo...
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How hackers can use your fingerprints to frame you
This post was originally published on June 17, 2015. It’s the one thing that was supposed to be truly personal to you. As unique as the special snowflake that, deep down, you believe yourself to be....
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Disable IPv6 for better VPN protection
Note: There is no need to disable IPv6 if you use the ExpressVPN app’s IPv6 Leak Protection feature, which is available on our Windows, Mac, and Linux apps. What is IPv6? IPv6 stands for Internet Pr...
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Viral outbreak inspires MERS-themed malware
A human virus is a lot like a piece of malware, “downloading” itself into your system and draining your vital resources for its own ends. So it’s ironic that Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (ME...
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Infected NES games for Android steal your data, text your friends, ask for cash
A nostalgic speed run through Super Mario Bros. on your Android phone could cost you more than a few extra lives, according to a recent report from Palo Alto Networks. Gunpoder is a nasty family of m...
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New tool helps journalists and activists detect governments’ snooping malware
Researchers at Rook Security have created a free tool to scan and detect a malware that is used by oppressive government regimes to spy on journalists and activists, according to Threatpost. Dubbed M...
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GCHQ: Financial centers next for Russian hackers
It was all going so well. After decades of Cold War, slightly lukewarm interactions, and the occasionally civil gesture, the United States, Britain and Russia finally found some common ground. And the...
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Friends don't let friends browse the web unsecurely
Love ExpressVPN? Sharing is caring! Refer a friend and you both get 30 FREE days! Help your friend, BFF, or frenemy stay secure and private online today. So how does it work? EASY! Step 1: Sign...
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