Alan Martin

Alan Martin

Independent Correspondent



316 articles by Alan Martin

Microsoft to end free Advance Security Notifications

Microsoft to end free Advance Security Notifications

Microsoft to end free Advance Security Notifications

Microsoft is changing the way it distributes its Advance Notification Service, and will no longer make the security bulletins publicly available, according to eWeek.

Alan Martin12 Jan 20151 min. read


Digital Security

Anonymous hackers 'declare war' on al Qaeda and Islamic State

Anonymous hackers 'declare war' on al Qaeda and Islamic State

Digital Security

Anonymous hackers 'declare war' on al Qaeda and Islamic State

The Anonymous hacking collective has "declared war" against the terrorists said to be responsible for the shootings of staff at France's satyrical Charlie Hebdo magazine, reports The Telegraph.

Alan Martin12 Jan 20151 min. read


Mobile Security

'Critical Security Updates' cancelled for 939 million Android users

'Critical Security Updates' cancelled for 939 million Android users

Mobile Security

'Critical Security Updates' cancelled for 939 million Android users

Google has revealed that Android smartphones and tablets running versions of the software released before 4.3 (Jellybean) will no longer be given official updates to an important part of the software

Alan Martin12 Jan 20151 min. read


Privacy

Obama calls for 30 day data breach notification and greater student privacy

Obama calls for 30 day data breach notification and greater student privacy

Privacy

Obama calls for 30 day data breach notification and greater student privacy

President Barack Obama is today to propose legislation that would ensure companies inform customers of any leaks within 30 days of a data breach, reports Physorg.

Alan Martin12 Jan 20151 min. read


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Top 5 tips for safer Paypal payments

Top 5 tips for safer Paypal payments

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Top 5 tips for safer Paypal payments

Paypal is one of the safest ways to make online payments, but there can still be security breaches if you’re not careful. Keep in mind these top 5 tips when paying online or sending money to your contacts

Alan Martin12 Jan 20150 min. read


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Ello Privacy - What you need to know

Ello Privacy - What you need to know

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Ello Privacy - What you need to know

Ello Privacy was launched in March 2014 as an ad-free social network alternative, however the site still needs access to your personal data. Here’s the lowdown on the network’s key privacy principles.

Alan Martin12 Jan 20150 min. read


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How to transfer your data from iPhone to Android

How to transfer your data from iPhone to Android

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How to transfer your data from iPhone to Android

Transferring all your data from iPhone to Android may seem like a hassle, but these 5 simple tips will make the transition a lot easier.

Alan Martin12 Jan 20150 min. read


Privacy

Internet of Things Privacy: FTC chairwoman warns of risks

Internet of Things Privacy: FTC chairwoman warns of risks

Privacy

Internet of Things Privacy: FTC chairwoman warns of risks

The Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission has offered stern warnings of privacy in relation to the Internet of Things in her opening remarks at CES 2015, reports SC Magazine.

Alan Martin09 Jan 20152 min. read


Christmas gadgets could cause corporate security issues says Ernst & Young

Christmas gadgets could cause corporate security issues says Ernst & Young

Christmas gadgets could cause corporate security issues says Ernst & Young

Consultancy firm Ernst and Young have warned that employees returning to work with new smartphones and tablets purchased over the Christmas period could be a security risk for companies.

Alan Martin09 Jan 20151 min. read