Tag: Flaw
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Safari Glitch Causes Apple iOS to Crash – How to Fix it
An issue has been identified where by using the Safari web browser app on an Apple iPhone or iPad the device’s iOS will suddenly stop working. This seems apparent when tapping the address bar to search for content or a web address/URL. Despite no official solution yet and Apple not acknowledging the problem (which is […]
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How to Update Your iPhone to iOS 9.2.1 and Avoid Security Flaw
Security pros have recommended iPhone users to update their phone software to avoid a serious security flaw which was identified last week. The vulnerability, discovered in June and made public on Tuesday, could allow hackers to access text and messages as you’re typing them, as well as website logins and payment details which are all […]
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Fix Found for Apps Crashing in Android M Preview
Android M is currently in its preview stage and Google’s developers are busy testing the mobile OS. The expected date for this latest Android version is fast approaching and should be rolling out sometime in September. The third instalment of the developer preview of Android; an almost finished preview, was set to arrive a few […]
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USB Security Exploit Posted Online
Back in the Summer we reported a critical flaw in tech products which allowed hackers to disguise the device as critical computer components, such as network cards or a keyboard, in order to carry out commands to compromise security and install viruses on the host computer. SEE ALSO: BBC iPlayer Streaming Now Extended to 30 […]
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Apple to launch iOS 6.1.2 update soon to fix security glitch
A minor update to fix a major flaw
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6.5 Million LinkedIn Passwords Hacked and Leaked – Change Yours Now
Business networking site is the latest to fall foul to hackers, exposing poor security measures…
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Microsoft Issues a Quick Fix for Serious Hotmail Security Flaw
Hotmail accounts compromised using Firefox add-on and an exploit.
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UPDATE: Flaws in HTC One S Nano-Coated Ceramic Casing? – HTC Responds & Offers Exchange
Yesterday the news broke that there are number of new HTC One S owners who have spotted minor damage to the casing of the new Android ICS smartphone. The top edge of the gadget’s casing would become chipped just days after purchase – this believed to be caused by the supposedly “unbreakable” ceramic nano-coating. The […]
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UPDATE: Flaws in HTC One S Nano-Coated Ceramic Casing? – HTC Responds & Offers Exchange
Yesterday the news broke that there are number of new HTC One S owners who have spotted minor damage to the casing of the new Android ICS smartphone. The top edge of the gadget’s casing would become chipped just days after purchase – this believed to be caused by the supposedly “unbreakable” ceramic nano-coating. The […]
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Flaws in HTC One S Nano-Coated Ceramic Casing? Minor Damage Noticed Days After Release
Having had some hands-on time at the recent Gadget Show Live we can attest to the hype surrounding the capabilities of the HTC One range featuring latest Android, 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich – in particular the quad-core flagship One X. Despite it’s impressive spec, the gadget’s display has been said to distort discolour due to […]
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Hacker Earns £38,000 by Exploiting Google Chrome in Annual “Pwnium” Contest
A major security vulnerability has been discovered in Google’s Chrome web browser after the internet software and mobile OS giant invited web mischief-makers to participate in this year’s annual Hackathon in a competition called Pwnium. The hacker, a Russian university student who managed to crack Chrome has been awarded £38,000 for his findings after infiltrating […]
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Android users invite bug bedlam claims security expert
A number of bugs within some of the apps running on Android mobile handsets could cause bedlam, says security expert Riley Hassell. Speaking of a security flaw in some apps on the Google operating system which could disturbingly allow Android handsets, for example your new Samsung Galaxy S 2, to be control remotely by hackers the […]