Instagram GDPR Tool Exposes Subscriber Passwords
A warning has been issued by Instagram that a number of users of the social media platform have had their […]
cybersecurity
Thefts, Hacks And Surveillance: Whose Side Is Blockchain On?
Crypto is in the news for the recent hacks and breaches, becoming the favorite currency of cybercriminals. This article examines […]
Uber fined more than $1 million by U.K. and Dutch authorities
Uber was fined a combined $1.17 million by British and Dutch authorities Tuesday for a 2016 data breach that exposed […]
Stop focusing your information security efforts on the wrong things!
There once was a time not all that long ago when security teams could plead ignorant to IT security risks, […]
Google, Mozilla may let web apps edit files despite security warnings
The firms, known for their Chrome and Firefox web browsers, are heading a group that is devising a way for […]
Google is Adding Force-Installed Extension Removal to the Chrome Cleanup Tool
Google Chrome includes a built-in utility called the Chrome Cleanup Tool that scans for and remove malware that injects ads […]
Widely used open source software contained bitcoin-stealing backdoor
A hacker or hackers sneaked a backdoor into a widely used open source code library with the aim of surreptitiously […]
Microchip implants are threatening workers’ rights
Initially, the chips are being used in place of ID cards as a way of opening secure doors. But there’s […]
E-commerce is winning as most Americans now trust online business with their data
Despite conflicting opinions about online privacy, customers choose to shop with companies that take reasonable security precautions. Most Americans are […]
How Password Constraints Give You a False Sense of Security
The next time you’re forced to make a password—especially if a site requires you to use a crazy combination of […]
6 mobile security threats you should take seriously in 2019
While it’s easy to focus on the sensational subject of malware, the truth is that mobile malware infections are incredibly […]
A timely raincheck on the GDPR: the law of unintended consequences
As we approach a six-month point since the full implementation date of the GDPR, it is interesting to see evidence […]