How far should organizations be able to go to defend against cyberattacks?
Despite the uncertainties – and dangers – of retaliating against suspected cyberattackers, a surprising number of companies and countries are […]
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Facebook faces multibillion FTC fine over Cambridge Analytica privacy breach
The fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal could be about to cost Facebook dear, with reports the social network is […]
Facebook monitors and tracks the locations of users it deems a threat
Facebook monitors and tracks the locations of its users when the company’s security team finds that they are making credible […]
How Taylor Swift showed us the scary future of facial recognition
Surveillance at concerts is just the beginning, as fears grow around an unregulated, billion-dollar industry. Taylor Swift raised eyebrows late […]
Can AI Become Our New Cybersecurity Sheriff?
AI has shown incredible potential in countless applications and made our lives simpler. Now, adoption of AI for cybersecurity may […]
Nearly half of UK small businesses believe a cyberattack could close their business
Every second small and medium-sized business in the UK could be forced to close if they were hit by a […]
EU orders recall of children’s smartwatch over severe privacy concerns
EU warns that ENOX Safe-KID-One smartwatches contain several security flaws that let third-parties track and call children’s watches. This is […]
Firms are focusing data encryption efforts in the wrong place
Businesses urgently need to review data storage infrastructures if they are to remain confident that they are meeting compliance regulations. […]
EE failures show how data breaches damage lives
Safeguarding personal data and protecting those to whom the data belongs are often referred to in relation to modern data […]
The ‘security principle’ of GDPR and what to do to avoid the penalties of non-compliance
Google recently hit the headlines when it was fined €50 million by France for violating GDPR. It’s not the only […]
Many popular iPhone apps secretly record your screen without asking
Many major companies, like Air Canada, Hollister and Expedia, are recording every tap and swipe you make on their iPhone apps. […]
Your VPN could be a privacy trap
When people turn to a VPN service, they expect full-on anonymity. Particularly when the VPN service says, “we do NOT […]