WhatsApp – Page 12 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 08:00:59 +0000

A few days back I received a message from one of my contacts on WhatsApp. The message read, “OMG!! Have you seen this? link” As you may have noticed, the message does not say much but has a link bearing the name of a popular online store. I didn’t click…

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Kaspersky Security

September 1, 2017 admin

Transatlantic Cable Podcast, Episode 1

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:22:14 +0000

This week’s Transatlantic Cable podcast features stories on Burger King, scams, Instagram security and more.

Independent MotherBoard Security

August 22, 2017 admin

Six Tricks to Get the Most Out of WhatsApp

Credit to Author: Richard Diesing| Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0000

We compiled the best codes, tricks, and add-ons to help you have a lot more fun with the messaging app.

Independent MotherBoard Security

August 17, 2017 admin

DEA: ‘There Is No Silver Bullet’ for Going Dark

Credit to Author: Joseph Cox| Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:15:00 +0000

A presentation obtained by Motherboard shows the Drug Enforcement Agency accepting the reality of encryption.

Kaspersky Security

August 8, 2017 admin

Facebook’s CSO: Security specialists have to start solving real security problems and avoid the fancy ones

Credit to Author: Serge Malenkovich| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Facebook’s Alex Stamos explains why the information security industry has the wrong priorities and what should be done about it.

Security Wired

March 15, 2017 admin

WhatsApp Hack Shows That Even Encryption Apps Are Vulnerable in a Browser

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:39:33 +0000

Web-based vulnerabilities in end-to-end messengers demonstrate why it may be safest to stick with the mobile versions of messaging apps. The post WhatsApp Hack Shows That Even Encryption Apps Are Vulnerable in a Browser appeared first on WIRED.

Independent Krebs

March 8, 2017 admin

WikiLeaks Dumps Docs on CIA’s Hacking Tools

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:39:11 +0000

WikiLeaks on Tuesday dropped one of its most explosive word bombs ever: A secret trove of documents apparently stolen from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) detailing methods of hacking everything from smart phones and TVs to compromising Internet routers and computers. KrebsOnSecurity is still digesting much of this fascinating data cache, but here are some first impressions based on what I’ve seen so far.

QuickHeal Security

February 10, 2017 admin

Activate WhatsApp two-step verification feature on your phone right now

After several months of testing, WhatsApp has finally rolled out the two-step verification security feature which will prevent anyone else from activating your WhatsApp phone number without a six digit passcode. How to enable the Two-Step Verification Feature To enable this security feature users have to open WhatsApp > Settings…

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