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Sony hacking: were PlayStation servers used to spread stolen data?
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Top 5 things to consider when buying pre owned tech
Digital Security
Sony Pictures hacking: Five films leak online
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 Martin • 03 Dec 2014 • 1 min. read
ATM scams can come in a variety of forms, so make sure to keep your guard up by following these 5 simple tips.
Alan Martin • 03 Dec 2014 • 0 min. read
Buying used electric goods may be a economical alternative, but it can also be a security risk. Follow these 5 tips for safer shopping.
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 Martin • 02 Dec 2014 • 1 min. read
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 Martin • 01 Dec 2014 • 2 min. read
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."
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 Martin • 30 Nov 2014 • 0 min. read
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 Martin • 28 Nov 2014 • 2 min. read
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 Martin • 28 Nov 2014 • 1 min. read