• Software
  • By Alexandra Arici
  • September 25th, 2015
iOS 9 Vulnerability Bypasses PIN Security via Siri, but There’s a Fix

iOS 9 Vulnerability Bypasses PIN Security via Siri, but There’s a Fix

Anyone could see your private information

Emoji Passcodes Can Replace Classic PINs in the Future

Emoji Passcodes Can Replace Classic PINs in the Future

Users will be able to use Banana-Skull-Coffee-Airplane as their PIN, replacing classic passcodes like 1234

How to Add PIN Login to Windows

How to Add PIN Login to Windows

Because a long password doesn't mean complete security

Card PIN Codes Revealed by Finger Heat Signature

Card PIN Codes Revealed by Finger Heat Signature

Infrared cameras mounted on smartphones can help thieves steal PIN code

Poor WPS Implementation in Routers Makes Devices Vulnerable to Offline Attacks

Poor WPS Implementation in Routers Makes Devices Vulnerable to Offline Attacks

Attacker can gain access to Wi-Fi Protected Setup implementation with a single guess

“Remember Me” Log In Feature Leaves Backdoor Open for Cybercriminals

“Remember Me” Log In Feature Leaves Backdoor Open for Cybercriminals

Many consumers are privy to login details of friends, family, and work colleagues

Hands-Free PIN Code Entering with Retina Scanning Technology

Hands-Free PIN Code Entering with Retina Scanning Technology

App interprets eye movement to determine the object the user looks at

Wiko Phones Restarted via SMS

Wiko Phones Restarted via SMS

PIN code not requested to access the device after restart

Facebook Likes Are Less Important than Pinterest Pins for Retailers

Facebook Likes Are Less Important than Pinterest Pins for Retailers

There are more retailers displaying the "Pin" button than Facebook's "Like"

Target Admits Hackers Stole Encrypted PIN Data

Target Admits Hackers Stole Encrypted PIN Data

The company is confident that the attackers haven't obtained the encryption key

Advisory: How to Choose and Protect Your PIN

Advisory: How to Choose and Protect Your PIN

Avast experts make some very important recommendations

Pinterest's Redesigned Pins Now Available to All Users

Pinterest's Redesigned Pins Now Available to All Users

The new pin page design will get users to spend more time on the site, exploring

Brute Force Attack Can Break PINs of Cisco CallManager Accounts, Researcher Finds

Brute Force Attack Can Break PINs of Cisco CallManager Accounts, Researcher Finds

The attack relies on a “sid” token obtained in response to an HTTP GET request

Virgin Mobile PIN Brute Force Attack Issue Addressed by Sprint

Virgin Mobile PIN Brute Force Attack Issue Addressed by Sprint

The researcher claims that even more security measures could be implemented

8068: The Most Uncommon 4-Digit PIN

8068: The Most Uncommon 4-Digit PIN

Experts have revealed the results of a study made on 3.4 million passwords

Hackers “Leak” All Credit Card PINs in the World

Hackers “Leak” All Credit Card PINs in the World

All you need to do is associate them to the right credit cards

Experts: Many 4-Digit PINs Not Hard to Guess

Experts: Many 4-Digit PINs Not Hard to Guess

PINs such as "1234" and birth dates pose the greatest risks

 
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