security
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Why I Can’t Quit Chrome
12Google Chrome was released to the world 10 years ago today. I’ve been using the browser since it launched on OS X in 2009, and let me tell you what, I feel trapped now. This power-hogging, data-gobbling piece of software is where I spend most of my days, although not necessarily because I want it…
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A Bug In Samsung’s Default Texting App Is Sending Random Pics To Other People
Sending pictures to others is one of the most basic functions of a smartphone, but when your phone’s texting app starts randomly pushing out photos without your knowledge, you have a problem.
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Fortnite Accounts Are Still Being Attacked, And Epic’s Systems Aren’t Helping
Over the last week I’ve been getting concerning emails about my Epic Games account, which acts as a single login for Fortnite, Unreal Tournament and the Unreal Engine. According to the emails, someone tried several times to break in but were unsuccessful. With the account locked for two hours, I searched around for some method…
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YouTube Ads Targeted By Cryptocurrency Malware
Cryptojacking is a relatively new malware issue that has gradually become a widespread problem. Bad actors are injecting a piece of JavaScript into websites and advertisements that harnesses a victims CPU to mine cryptocurrencies. The latest network to be targeted by cryptojackers is Google’s advertising service on YouTube.