It was paying people, including teens, up to $20 to install an app that got root access for “nearly limitless access,” encryption or no.

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Here’s the latest Naked Security podcast – enjoy!

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The malware middle ground is full of journeymen, wallflowers and also-rans that’ll bite you hard, if you let them.

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There’s a new version of Sophos Home out today, and it comes with a whole host of new features.

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A researcher has discovered an alarming way that an attacker controlling a Microsoft Exchange mailbox account could potentially elevate their privileges to become a Domain Administrator.

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Firefox has introduced a new set of controls to make it easier for privacy-conscious users to protect themselves from online ad trackers.

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Cops from 14 countries are seeking to inflict a bit of distributed denial-of-freedom to whoever’s behind 6 million around-the-globe attacks.

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They’re putting up fake accounts to bilk the tender-hearted for donations, using the images of a real 5-year-old with real cerebral palsey.

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Japan will hack citizens’ IoT devices to mop up cyber security before the Olympics. Don’t like the notion? Here’s how to lock ’em down!

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Should we cheer for WhatsApp-esque, end-to-end encryption everywhere, or tremble at creeping Facebookism?

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