Security

Two States Could Ban Unbreakable Smartphone Encryption

Two States Could Ban Unbreakable Smartphone Encryption

Proposed laws in California and New York would ban phones with unbreakable encryption. California state representative Jim Cooper says the…

8 years ago

Worst Passwords List Is Same Old $h1T

The annual list of the "worst passwords" has again failed to tell us anything useful about security, thought perhaps provided…

8 years ago

The Year in News: What Happened Next (Stories From January-February 2015)

It’s time once again to take a look back at some of the news stories we’ve covered here at GaS…

8 years ago

Google Designs Bloodsucking Smartwatch

Google has applied for a patent on a way to draw blood without using a needle. It could be used…

8 years ago

New Gadget Promises Rock-Solid Security

A company believes a glowing pebble could be the easiest way to secure internet-connected devices across a home. Dojo uses…

8 years ago

FREE eBook: Introduction to Windows 10 Security (a $24.95 value)

Today, we have a new free ebook for you guys! For a limited time, get "Introduction to Windows 10 Security,"…

8 years ago

Siri/Google Now Headphone Hack No Biggie

If you've heard that French researchers have successfully hacked Siri and Google now, don't worry too much. "Success" is most…

9 years ago

Free eBook: Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents, Second Edition (A $14.99 Value)

For today's free ebook, get Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents (Second Edition), a value of $14.99, for FREE! Turn your…

9 years ago

Apple Fixes iOS 9 Lock Screen Security Bug

Apple has released an update to iOS 9 that's a must install. It fixes a security problem that would let…

9 years ago

Accused Can Keep Passcodes Secret… Sometimes

A federal court has ruled that the fifth amendment can cover the passcode on an employee's phone even if it…

9 years ago