Vodafone ‘hacked’ Journalist’s phone who was reporting about vulnerability in its network

Mr Yates wrote This could have serious consequences given it is a breach of the Australian Telecommunications Act. As a result of our investigation, several retail staff were dismissed for breaches of VHA security policies. The company strongly denied any allegations of improper behaviour. The accessing of call records and text messages without a legal basis has to stop. Since when did telling the truth become the wrong thing to do?...

September 13, 2015 · 1 min · 73 words · James Gonzalez

Microsoft Media Center suite can now unofficially be installed on Windows 10

The problem withWindows DVD Playeris that it is charged with $149 for majority of Windows 10 users. Microsoft had developed Media Center suite as a full entertainment system software and it was shipped with Windows XP. The MDL forum users have said that this workaround also works with Windows 10 Insider builds 10240 and 10532. source: www.techworm.net

September 12, 2015 · 1 min · 57 words · John Richardson

Apple releases first build of iOS 9.1 public beta for testers

So, whats in the new beta? After a reboot, iOS 9.1 should show up under the Software Update tab in the tweaks app. source: www.techworm.net

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 25 words · Tyler Church

Canon develops new 250 MP sensor that can read letters on an airplane from 18 kms

The sensor has a fast signal readout speed of 1.25 billion pixels a second. Canon says it has good noise performance despite the pixel count. The new sensor has a fast signal readout speed of 1.25 billion pixels per second. Canon claims that the sensor has good noise performance despite of the huge pixel count. The technology is still in the development phase but it might enter mainstream photography in the next few years....

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 76 words · Eric Perez

Hacker jailbreaks iOS 9 before its release, publishes a video

However, it looks like someone has already jailbroken iOS 9. By jailbreaking an Apple machine, you open up the possibility of installing unsupported apps and features. iH8show also claimed that this method works with iOS 9.1 beta, too. source: www.techworm.net

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 40 words · Kimberly Fox

Hackers can hack VXWorks, the OS used in Curiosity Mars rover and Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Formaggio said he and his team had created their own fuzzing tool to check for the errors in VxWorks. Once they have created the backdoor, they could control the functioning of the operating system, Formaggio claimed. Its a very basic vulnerability, he added. He said that VxWorks version 5.5 through to 6.9.4.1 was affected by this vulnerability. Formaggio reported the vulnerability to Wind River on 22 July who quickly acknowledged it....

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 89 words · Brenda Johnson DVM

ISIS affiliates to launch cyber attacks on United States to ‘celebrate’ 9/11

The attacks consisted of suicide attacks used to target symbolic U.S. landmarks. The ISIS supporters have started a hashtag #AmericaUnderHacks and have promised cyber attacks on US interests. #AmericaUnderHackspic.twitter.com/vymm7DjtUQ A?3 (@MenacingThunder)September 11, 2015 https://twitter.com/SophieGrace46/status/642199741934227456 Read More source: www.techworm.net

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 38 words · Ashley Collins

Meet Remix Mini, the $30 Android PC made by 3 ex-Googlers

The Remix Mini which fits in palm of hand is being billed as the first truly Android PC ever. A traditional big tall PC can cost you a few hundred dollars. In a mobile lifestyle, people are looking for flexibility. Ko said developers do not need to re-write apps for Remix OS. It has got basic connectivity features of a PC like WiFi, Bluetooth and a USB slot. The Remix Mini received over $1....

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 152 words · Patricia Price

Microsoft thinks it owns your PC, secretly downloads Windows 10 without your consent

If you have reserved/registered for Windows 10, this would make sense. Also the 6GB upgrade files will be a burden on those who have a slow or metered/capped internet connection. As the download takes place without the users permission, their internet connections may slow down drastically. When the upgrade is ready, the customer will be prompted to install Windows 10 on the machine. source: www.techworm.net

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 65 words · Mitchell Diaz

NASA’s Dawn takes close-ups of Ceres’s strange white spots, no explanation yet

Dawns first orbiting revealed that Ceres showed more evidence of geological activity on its surface such as landslides. However, instead of solving the mystery the images are adding more confusion to these puzzled spots. Dawn initially orbited Vesta from July 2011 till September 2012 and now it is orbiting Ceres. Its unusual that its not associated with a crater. Why is it sitting in the middle of nowhere? We dont know yet, but we may find out with closer observations....

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 98 words · Joshua Parks

PIN Locking Ransomware on Android smartphones asks for $500 from victims

Table Of Contents US Android smartphone users targeted by a new PIN locking ransomware Android users, who usually run for free premium content are in a deep trouble as a new ransomware available as a free app on third party app stores changes the devices locking PIN and then asks for $500 for fixing this mess. But even after paying it is not sure that user will gain back the access to its equipment as the PIN generated by this app is random that even hackers who developed it dont seem to know it according to security researchers at Bratislava-based IT security company ESET ....

September 11, 2015 · 2 min · 266 words · James Mitchell

Pokemon Go to use smartphones to bring Pokemon battle in real world

Players get to catch Pokemon, battle with other trainers, and trade with them. It does sound like a real life version of the Pokemon video game. It seems pretty much like what you would expect from a Pokemon mobile game. Pokemon Go is slated for a 2016 launch on both the iPhone and Android smartphones/tablets. Also read:Get Pokemon GO now; Download fully playable Pokemon GO APK Read More source: www.techworm.net

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 70 words · Jimmy Wallace

Smartwatches vulnerable to hacking says Researchers

His project called Motion Leaks through Smartwatch Sensors (MoLe) has privacy implications. This project used a Samsung watch. The research team still has a long way to go in refining the data-collection process. The space bar or key also poses a hindrance. The team has plans to develop more models to account for typing differences in the future. source: www.techworm.net

September 11, 2015 · 1 min · 60 words · Victoria Sandoval