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.
Latest articles by Jill Scharr
Age of Empires: Castle Siege Aims for Mobile Devices
By Jill Scharr published
A new Age of Empires spinoff, Castle Siege, comes to Windows Phone and Windows 8 devices this September.
Rival Hackers Take Credit for PlayStation Network Attack
By Jill Scharr published
It's 2011 all over again as the PlayStation Network and several other servers go offline in a DDoS attack claimed by multiple groups.
UPS Data Breach: What to Do Right Now
By Jill Scharr published
What should you do if you're affected by the UPS data breach? Here's everything you need to know.
10 Percent of Chrome Extensions May Be Malicious
By Jill Scharr published
A number of Chrome browser extensions may be up to no good -- and researchers have found a way to detect them.
Magic Touch: Bank App Verifies You by Your Typing Style
By Jill Scharr published
New banking apps recognize you not only by your password or PIN, but also by the way you type it.
Facebook Scam Exploits Robin Williams' Death for Clicks
By Jill Scharr published
A fake Facebook video capitalizes on the tragic death of Robin Williams to make the scammers a few bucks. Don't click on it.
How to Avoid Common Security Pitfalls
By Jill Scharr published
'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.
Blackphone Pwned? Here's the Real Story
By Jill Scharr published
Was the Blackphone really hacked in 5 minutes? We clear up the hype surrounding the news that the privacy-minded phone is vulnerable.
Airport X-Ray Scanners Are Vulnerable to Hackers
By Jill Scharr published
The TSA's computerized airport-screening equipment is anything but secure from hackers, one researcher found.
DIME, Formerly DarkMail, Promises Secure Email
By Jill Scharr published
Can email be both secure and easy to use? Lavabit founder Ladar Levison explained his next email service, DIME, at DEF CON 2014.
Demonsaw Promises Free, Secure File Sharing
By Jill Scharr published
Demonsaw is a new encrypted, decentralized and free file-sharing program that debuted at the DEFCON hacker conference this week.
Cyber(Heart)Attack: How to Make Medical Devices Secure
By Jill Scharr published
Should you be worried about a cyberattacker hacking your pacemaker? Experts gathered to discuss medical cybersecurity at Black Hat 2014.
Hackers Can Easily Disrupt Aircraft Satellite Links
By Jill Scharr published
Security flaws found in satellite communications devices could seriously affect airplanes, ships and more, says one researcher.
How to Protect Yourself from Digital Stalkers
By Jill Scharr published
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.
These Are the World's Most Hackable Cars
By Jill Scharr published
Forget carjacking — it's car hacking you should be worried about. The 2014 Infinity Q50 is allegedly the most hackable car on the market.
Crouching Yeti, Hidden Dragon: New Threat Steals Data
By Jill Scharr published
Nicknamed Crouching Yeti, a new widespread malware campaign steals corporate secrets from major companies in the US and abroad.
Tor Network Users Decloaked by Undercover Relays
By Jill Scharr published
Someone's been snooping on the Tor network, using previously-unknown flaws to undermine the network's anonymity and possibly spy on users.
Antivirus Software Isn't Very Secure, Researchers Find
By Jill Scharr published
Antivirus programs are just as susceptible to hacking and exploitation as any other kind of software, warns a researcher.
Facebook Scam Tricks Users Into Hacking Themselves
By Jill Scharr published
People trying to hack others' Facebook accounts ended up being hacked themselves, thanks to a new scam.
Wayward Manor Review: Mind Your Manors
By Jill Scharr published
Haunt an old house in The Wayward Manor, a puzzle game that blends a snazzy jazz score with writing from fantasy author Neil Gaiman.
Your iPhone May Spy on You (Update: Apple Responds)
By Jill Scharr published
An iOS security specialist has found undocumented surveillance mechanisms buried deep within the operating system.
Flock Android App Encrypts Contacts, Calendar Syncs
By Jill Scharr published
The new Flock app for Android devices adds extra encryption to the existing calendar and contacts sync to help secure your personal data.
China-Made Handheld Barcode Scanners Ship with Spyware
By Jill Scharr published
Who scans the scanners? Advanced 'Zombie Zero' malware was found on Chinese-manufactured shipping barcode scanners sold internationally.
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