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vulnerability

A Mac keyboard with a virus key

Top antivirus software could have let a hacker crash your computer

Over two dozen antivirus products had the bugs.

On Apr 27, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

Android security flaw could have let hackers hijack your phone’s camera

An attacker could also obtain GPS data and even listen in on calls.

On Nov 20, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

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untitled-goose-game-vulnerablity

Untitled Goose Game vulnerability could have let hackers booby-trap your game

It seems fitting for a game centered around goose-inspired chaos and mayhem.

On Oct 29, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

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google chrome vulnerability

How to update Google Chrome—and why you need to right now

Company reveals browser vulnerability being used in active attacks.

On Mar 7, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
sad fallout

Fallout 76 bug exposes gamers’ private data

Vulnerability reveals names, emails, addresses, phone numbers

On Dec 6, 2018 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
USPS data loss

USPS fixes ‘catastrophic’ bug that exposed 60 million users’ data

The agency reportedly ignored it for more than a year.

On Nov 23, 2018 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
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Facebook patches vulnerability that could have exposed user data

Social media site denies bug was exploited

On Nov 13, 2018 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
facebook social media uninstall posts public 14 million users

The latest Facebook privacy blunder set 14 million users’ posts to public

It took four days to fix the error and even longer to protect posts.

On Jun 7, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
hotel security rfid lock

One-minute hack lets thieves break into any hotel room

A patch was released, but the vulnerability remains in the wild.

On Apr 26, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
Jen Gotch bando

Jen Gotch built an empire on rainbows—and a following on vulnerability

Women are flocking to her Instagram for the sparkly accessories, and staying for the real talk on mental illness.

On Dec 15, 2017 by Barbara Sueko McGuire

IRL

Dear Aunt Acid: How do I stop being a ‘Frozen’ Elsa and be a vulnerable, romantic sap?

In our new advice column, Aunt Acid tackles what it takes to be open yourself up to rejection—and love.

On Jul 27, 2016 by Ester Bloom

IRL

The radical, online vulnerability of SARK

SARK has built an online empire simply by being her honest self.

On Jun 17, 2016 by Jaya Saxena

IRL

Dangerous new flaw proves that Macs aren’t as safe as you think

Buying a Mac doesn't mean you're invulnerable.

On Aug 3, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Tech

Major bug in Apple’s computer OS leaves your passwords dangerously exposed

If you're an Apple fan, this isn't great news.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Tech

One Facebook user could have deleted every photo on the site

With great power comes great vulnerabilities.

On Feb 13, 2015 by Taylor Hatmaker

Tech

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