You might’ve heard word going around that WPA2, the encryption method used to secure just about every wireless network around the world, has been hacked. And indeed, Belgian security researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the WPA2 protocol that theoretically puts just about every wireless router out there at risk. So, is this the next big hack? Do you need to worry about it?...
If you're still clinging onto a Windows Phone 8.1 handset, it might be time to think about upgrading. Microsoft is ending mainstream support for the platform today, July 11, which means it will no longer receive software updates. Windows Phone 8.1 made its debut just over three years ago, and it hasn't received a significant update since May 2015. You may have believed it was already...
If you're still running an early version of Windows 10, prepare yourself for pesky popups urging you to upgrade. Microsoft has confirmed that it will begin warning users that their operating system is reaching "end of service" and will no longer receive security updates. Every Windows release is more secure than the last, so by ensuring your computer is always up to date, you're less...
Samsung has begun rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ that limits the number of colors you can choose for the background of the navigation bar. Only light shades are available now, presumably to protect your gorgeous Infinity Display from burn-in. Until now, Samsung not only offered darker colors — including black, which is the default for most...
Google has confirmed that its existing Pixel lineup will get guaranteed Android updates — but only until October 2018. Users can expect their smartphones to get the latest software for at least two years since the Pixel’s initial debut, but there’s no telling if it will be supported beyond that. One of the best things about buying a Pixel smartphone is that they’re...
The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects American citizens from incriminating themselves, but it seems 'forgotten' passwords don't always fall under that. The US Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling of contempt from a lower court over a man's claimed inability to remember his drive-decryption password. A computer, pair of iPhones, and two external drives...
Google won’t be rolling out any further software updates for the Nexus 6 or the Nexus 9, the company has confirmed. Neither device will get the Android 7.1.2 update that was announced on Monday, though they will continue to get security patches for some time. One of the biggest advantages to buying a Nexus device is speedy Android upgrades. Like the new Pixel lineup, Nexus devices are...
HTC is now rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for unlocked versions of the One A9. The release brings performance enhancements, new features, a bunch of new emoji, and Google’s latest Android security patch for January. The One A9 made its debut in October 2015, so it’s well over a year old now. This will likely be the last major Android upgrade it receives, then — but it’s a significant...
Taking an extremely high resolution photo these days is so simple that a toddler can do it – literally. We're packing more and more detail into photos than ever, and with that detail comes a new security risk: fingerprint theft. Over here in the west, most of us don't take pictures of our fingers that often. In Japan, however, flashing the victory sign is as common as a smile or a duck...
If you needed yet another reminder not to install untrusted applications without fully knowing where they come from, here it is: researchers with Check Point Software Technologies recently published details on new Android malware named “Gooligan” that has compromised more than 1 million Google Accounts. Check Point said that figure is increasing by an additional 13,000 accounts as users...