security
![What happens if you don't update Android? What happens if you don't update Android?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/android-13-logo-unofficial.png)
Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
![Massive data breach: 773 million accounts, with passwords, leaked from LinkedIn, Adobe, more - Test if your account is safe Massive data breach: 773 million accounts, with passwords, leaked from LinkedIn, Adobe, more - Test if your account is safe](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/have-i-been-pwned.png)
Massive database of leaked passwords and login details published. You can use it to check if your account has been hacked.
![CCleaner disaster: It was a targeted espionage attempt against major tech firms CCleaner disaster: It was a targeted espionage attempt against major tech firms](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/ccleaner-logo.png)
As the details of the CCleaner malware fiasco unfold, it has become clear that the hack wasn't just sophisticated, but a targeted espionage attempt.
![Piriform: CCleaner malware disaster was caused by a hacker Piriform: CCleaner malware disaster was caused by a hacker](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/ccleaner-logo-2015.png)
CCleaner distributed malware with its official download for several weeks before it was noticed by security experts. Company who found the malware calls the hack that made it possible a very sophisticated one.
![Spotify was hacked! Check here if your Spotify account details were leaked Spotify was hacked! Check here if your Spotify account details were leaked](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/spotify-2016.png)
We built a tool to check if your Spotify account has been leaked, along with its password details, to public. Today, a list of more than 6'000 ......
![Last Warning! - Evil scam targeting entrepreneurs and others in Facebook Last Warning! - Evil scam targeting entrepreneurs and others in Facebook](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/facebook-2015-logo-hi-res.png)
During the past 24 hours, there has been a massive wave of phishing attempts targeting Facebook page owners, such as entrepreneurs and hobby groups.
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![Valve confirms 77,000 Steam accounts are hijacked every month Valve confirms 77,000 Steam accounts are hijacked every month](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/Steam-Logo-large-wide.png)
According to Valve, 77,000 Steam accounts are hijacked every month, and the company is trying to fight back.
![Amazon finally adds two-factor authentication Amazon finally adds two-factor authentication](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/amazon-0_logo_2013.png)
Amazon has finally moved ahead in securing your account, adding two-factor authentication.
![Microsoft sets end-of-life for all Internet Explorer versions before 11 Microsoft sets end-of-life for all Internet Explorer versions before 11](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/internet-explorer-11-logo.png)
Microsoft has selected an end-of-life date for older Internet Explorer browser versions, giving users until January 12, 2016 to use all versions before IE 11, if they want to keep up-to-date security that is.
![Forget Java: Microsoft's Silverlight is now the most vulnerable plugin Forget Java: Microsoft's Silverlight is now the most vulnerable plugin](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/microsoft_silverlight.png)
According to Cisco's security research, Microsoft's Silverlight is now the most vulnerable and dangerous plugin, surpassing perennial list toppers like Java and Flash.
![Twitter adds better security including suspicious logins notifications Twitter adds better security including suspicious logins notifications](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/twitter-sms-notifications.png)
Twitter has finally added new security features including the ability to reset their passwords via SMS, and the addition of suspicious logins notifications.
![150 million accounts leaked - check here if you are affected 150 million accounts leaked - check here if you are affected](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/Adobe_Breach_NSA_accounts.png)
About a month ago Adobe confirmed that their systems were breached and user account details were compromised. Security researchers and hackers ......
![Opening Windows 8: 5 Security tips for using Microsoft accounts Opening Windows 8: 5 Security tips for using Microsoft accounts](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/Windows_8_logo_official_250px.png)
5 steps you can take to decrease the security risks associated with using a Microsoft account in Windows 8
![Apple buys AuthenTec for mobile security tech Apple buys AuthenTec for mobile security tech](http://www.afterdawn.com/https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/apple 0-official-logo-ONLYUSETHISONELOL.png)
On Friday, Apple made headlines by purchasing the publicly traded biometrics company AuthenTec for $356 million.
In doing so, it appears ......
![Tip: Scan Windows Applications for Security Bugs Tip: Scan Windows Applications for Security Bugs](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/secunia_psi_v2.0_thumb_250px.png)
Insecure third-party applications in Windows provide an attractive attack vector, even against systems that have all Windows security updates installed.
![Another security researcher examines Carrier IQ - says keylogging concerns are unfounded Another security researcher examines Carrier IQ - says keylogging concerns are unfounded](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/CarrierIQ-logo.png)
A security researcher appears to have verified Carrier IQ's claim that their smartphone software does not log keystrokes or SMS messages.
![Apple adding new security personnel Apple adding new security personnel](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/apple-official-logo-ONLYUSETHISONELOL.png)
Thanks to its second high-profile case in which an employee lost a prototype of an upcoming iPhone, Apple is hiring two new security personnel ......
![Report: Security in embedded automotive systems is sorely lacking Report: Security in embedded automotive systems is sorely lacking](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/automotive_infotainment_system_250px.png)
A new report highlights several security deficiencies in modern automototive electronics systems.
The report was released by McAfee in partnership ......
![Expert: Sony's network is still not secure, almost one month later Expert: Sony's network is still not secure, almost one month later](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/psnlogo.png)
According to Internet security expert John Bumgarner, Sony's computer networks are still not fully secured, even 28 days after hackers attacked ......
![How secure is your password? How secure is your password?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/password.png)
BusinessWeek has posted a nice concise report on how secure most passwords are, and how long it takes even hackers to guess it.
As it has ......
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