Jill Scharr
Jill Scharr is a creative writer and narrative designer in the videogame industry. She's currently Project Lead Writer at the games studio Harebrained Schemes, and has also worked at Bungie. Prior to that she worked as a Staff Writer for Tom's Guide, covering video games, online security, 3D printing and tech innovation among many subjects.
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A new Age of Empires spinoff, Castle Siege, comes to Windows Phone and Windows 8 devices this September.

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It's 2011 all over again as the PlayStation Network and several other servers go offline in a DDoS attack claimed by multiple groups.

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What should you do if you're affected by the UPS data breach? Here's everything you need to know.

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A number of Chrome browser extensions may be up to no good -- and researchers have found a way to detect them.

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New banking apps recognize you not only by your password or PIN, but also by the way you type it.

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A fake Facebook video capitalizes on the tragic death of Robin Williams to make the scammers a few bucks. Don't click on it.

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'Don't mess it up!' That's the advice security expert Zoz had for DEF CON this weekend, explaining how to avoid privacy pitfalls online.

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Was the Blackphone really hacked in 5 minutes? We clear up the hype surrounding the news that the privacy-minded phone is vulnerable.

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The TSA's computerized airport-screening equipment is anything but secure from hackers, one researcher found.

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Can email be both secure and easy to use? Lavabit founder Ladar Levison explained his next email service, DIME, at DEF CON 2014.

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Demonsaw is a new encrypted, decentralized and free file-sharing program that debuted at the DEFCON hacker conference this week.

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Should you be worried about a cyberattacker hacking your pacemaker? Experts gathered to discuss medical cybersecurity at Black Hat 2014.

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Security flaws found in satellite communications devices could seriously affect airplanes, ships and more, says one researcher.

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Is someone using your computer, smartphone and other devices to spy on you? Here are some tips on what you can do to stop it.

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Forget carjacking — it's car hacking you should be worried about. The 2014 Infinity Q50 is allegedly the most hackable car on the market.

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Nicknamed Crouching Yeti, a new widespread malware campaign steals corporate secrets from major companies in the US and abroad.

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Someone's been snooping on the Tor network, using previously-unknown flaws to undermine the network's anonymity and possibly spy on users.

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Antivirus programs are just as susceptible to hacking and exploitation as any other kind of software, warns a researcher.

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People trying to hack others' Facebook accounts ended up being hacked themselves, thanks to a new scam.

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Haunt an old house in The Wayward Manor, a puzzle game that blends a snazzy jazz score with writing from fantasy author Neil Gaiman.

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An iOS security specialist has found undocumented surveillance mechanisms buried deep within the operating system.

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The new Flock app for Android devices adds extra encryption to the existing calendar and contacts sync to help secure your personal data.

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Who scans the scanners? Advanced 'Zombie Zero' malware was found on Chinese-manufactured shipping barcode scanners sold internationally.
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