Security Flaw

Intel reveals new medium risk security flaw in its chips, patch to roll out in coming weeks

The new found flaw is similar to the Meltdown and Spectre and taps into many of the same security vulnerabilities.

Microsoft and Google disclose new, low risk Spectre-like CPU security flaw

Microsoft said that patches issued for common web browsers earlier this year greatly increased the difficulty of carrying out an attack with the newly discovered flaw.

Google points out security flaw in Microsoft Edge browser

Google, through its Project Zero, notified Microsoft about a bug in November, giving the company the usual 90-day disclosure deadline.

Uber ignored a security flaw that allowed hackers to compromise two-factor authentication code

Uber began testing two-factor authentication on its systems in 2015 but the company has yet to widely push the security feature to its users.

Coding error in 685 apps has put millions of smartphones at risk with regards to calls and text message data: Appthority

A simple coding error in at least 685 apps put millions of smartphone users at risk of having some of their calls and text messages intercepted by hackers, cyber-security firm Appthority warned on Thursday

Google rewards high school student for exposing hack by paying $10,000

Google has rewarded an Uruguayan school student $10,000 after he exposed a security flaw which hackers could have used to access sensitive data.

Microsoft has doubled the amount of bug bounty up to $30,000 for a limited time

Microsoft has doubled its bug bounty for a limited period to up to $30,000 for individuals across the globe who do serious vulnerability submissions for specific online services provided by the tech giant.

Apple fixes a serious security flaw used to target Egyptian human right activist

Apple Inc issued a patch on Thursday to fix a dangerous security flaw in iPhones and iPads after researchers discovered that a prominent United Arab Emirates dissident's phone had been targeted with a previously unknown method of hacking.

New WhatsApp Web security flaw could affect 200 million users: Report

In February WhatsApp created ripples with a flaw that allowed anyone to track you regardless of privacy settings, now a new flaw in the web version can put up to 200 million users at risk.

Your iOS email app could reveal your password: Report

Security researcher Jan Soucek has discovered a potential flaw in the iOS Mail app that could trick users into revealing their password.