TOP STORIES Google Chrome 'Fails to Protect Sensitive Personal Data' You're very careful with sensitive personal data like your credit card number, right? Before filling a Web form with this kind of information, you always check the Address Bar for the padlock that indicates a secure connection. But if you use Google Chrome for your browser, all your precautions are for naught. The sensitive data specialists at Identity Finder report that Chrome keeps local copies of that data in databases that aren't secured at all. Share This: Facebook Changes Search Policy, Here's How To Protect Your Privacy Facebook will no longer allow you to keep your name hidden from searches within Facebook, taking out the "who can look up your Timeline by name" option from the site's security settings. If you have the feature enabled, sometime in the coming weeks you'll see a warning notice letting you know you're now searchable. Share This: Patch Tuesday October: The Big Internet Explorer Fix Is Finally Here It's that time again: Microsoft released the latest patches for its products today. The list includes some interesting exploits, but the big news is that Microsoft is closing 10 vulnerabilities for Internet Explorer, including two 0-day exploits. Share This: What Microsoft Didn't Say on Patch Tuesday Microsoft shared exciting news Tuesday; the company proudly released the latest series of patches for its products, closing ten vulnerabilities for Internet Explorer, including patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities. What Microsoft neglected to disclose, however, is that these exploits have been used and abused in the wild against companies prior to the patches. Share This: Does Trend Micro Have 20/20 Vision of the Future? With great technology comes great power. Of course this also means it comes with greater threats from cybercriminals. To raise awareness of the need for cyber security and warn against increased dependence on technology, security software company Trend Micro released a new web series entitled "2020." Share This: Mobile Threat Monday: Leaky Document Signing Apps and Ad-Packed Plagiarized Apps This week, we take a look at two very different potential threats to your privacy and your peace of mind. First we look at document signing apps, which though useful, might not be storing your documents in the most secure fashion. We also take a look at repackaged apps that copy-cat developers have stuffed with aggressive advertising. Share This:
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