Alan Martin

Alan Martin

Independent Correspondent



316 articles by Alan Martin

Cybercrime

Sony hacking: were PlayStation servers used to spread stolen data?

Sony hacking: were PlayStation servers used to spread stolen data?

Cybercrime

Sony hacking: were PlayStation servers used to spread stolen data?

Following the release of confidential documents and four unreleased films, as reported by We Live Security here, the bad news for Sony continued as it was reported that the company's own PlayStation servers were used to distribute the stolen data, The Independent reports.

Alan Martin03 Dec 20141 min. read


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Top 5 tips for avoiding ATM scams

Top 5 tips for avoiding ATM scams

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Top 5 tips for avoiding ATM scams

ATM scams can come in a variety of forms, so make sure to keep your guard up by following these 5 simple tips.

Alan Martin03 Dec 20140 min. read


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Top 5 things to consider when buying pre owned tech

Top 5 things to consider when buying pre owned tech

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Top 5 things to consider when buying pre owned tech

Buying used electric goods may be a economical alternative, but it can also be a security risk. Follow these 5 tips for safer shopping.

Alan Martin03 Dec 20140 min. read


Digital Security

Sony Pictures hacking: Five films leak online

Sony Pictures hacking: Five films leak online

Digital Security

Sony Pictures hacking: Five films leak online

The recently released Brad Pitt film 'Fury' was amongst the titles leaked, but others were yet to be released formally be the studio, including 'Annie', 'Still Alice', 'Mr. Turner', and 'To Write Love On Her Arms."

Alan Martin02 Dec 20141 min. read


Privacy

Phone biometric security need to be controlled, says ex-GCHQ chief

Phone biometric security need to be controlled, says ex-GCHQ chief

Privacy

Phone biometric security need to be controlled, says ex-GCHQ chief

The former head of the UK's government's communications agency GCHQ has issued warnings over the privacy of the biometric security increasingly favored in top-end mobile phones and other devices, Computing reports.

Alan Martin01 Dec 20142 min. read


Cybercrime

UK police need to 'catch up' with cybercrime threat

UK police need to 'catch up' with cybercrime threat

Cybercrime

UK police need to 'catch up' with cybercrime threat

Police in the UK are facing an uphill struggle to deal with modern threats and cybercrime, reports the BBC, with the current methods involving "policing the crimes of today with the methods of yesterday."

Alan Martin01 Dec 20142 min. read


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5 must do’s for a safer Cyber Monday

5 must do’s for a safer Cyber Monday

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5 must do’s for a safer Cyber Monday

With so many retailers offering great deals online, its important to be extra wary of cyber criminals looking to take advantage. Keep in mind these 5 must dos on Cyber Monday.

Alan Martin30 Nov 20140 min. read


Digital Security

League of Legends Bug Bounty Scheme has awarded over $100k

League of Legends Bug Bounty Scheme has awarded over $100k

Digital Security

League of Legends Bug Bounty Scheme has awarded over $100k

Riot Games, the creator of League of Legends, has paid out over $100,000 to security researchers poring over the game looking for exploits, hacks and bugs, Security Week reports.

Alan Martin28 Nov 20142 min. read


Healthcare security needs investment to stave off cyberattacks, says report

Healthcare security needs investment to stave off cyberattacks, says report

Healthcare security needs investment to stave off cyberattacks, says report

A new report from IDC Health Insights claims that healthcare firms need to invest to ensure protections from cyberattacks, according to the Computing website.

Alan Martin28 Nov 20141 min. read