Alan Martin

Alan Martin

Independent Correspondent



316 articles by Alan Martin

Privacy

IT Pros also guilty of risqué selfies on mobiles

IT Pros also guilty of risqué selfies on mobiles

Privacy

IT Pros also guilty of risqué selfies on mobiles

ESET study reveals many IT professionals are guilty of storing indecent material on their mobile phones, which would leave them embarrassed if lost.

Alan Martin14 Nov 20143 min. read


Malware

BadUSB potential not as widespread as originally thought, but remains difficult to avoid

BadUSB potential not as widespread as originally thought, but remains difficult to avoid

Malware

BadUSB potential not as widespread as originally thought, but remains difficult to avoid

The BadUSB malware which potentially turns any USB stick into a 'unpatchable' malware carrier doesn't quite have the potential for mayhem it was originally feared, according to the researcher who uncovered the exploit.

Alan Martin13 Nov 20142 min. read


.NET goes open source and cross-platform

.NET goes open source and cross-platform

.NET goes open source and cross-platform

Microsoft's .NET framework, which is used to build millions of websites and online applications, is taking further steps to go completely open-source, Microsoft has announced at the Connect() virtual development event. The company also stated its commitment to eventually ensure the free code runs on Mac OS and Linux too, Wired reports.

Alan Martin13 Nov 20142 min. read


Microsoft discovers vulnerability in all versions of Windows - patch available

Microsoft discovers vulnerability in all versions of Windows - patch available

Microsoft discovers vulnerability in all versions of Windows - patch available

Microsoft has uncovered a flaw in all supported versions of Microsoft Windows that could allow hundreds of millions of computers to be taken over by a remote attacker, International Business Times reports.

Alan Martin12 Nov 20141 min. read


Social Media

Snapchat urges users to disconnect third party apps after breach

Snapchat urges users to disconnect third party apps after breach

Social Media

Snapchat urges users to disconnect third party apps after breach

Following last month's leak of 13gb worth of private Snapchat videos, the vanishing message service has announced a new policy whereby it will automatically detect third-party apps, and advise users to disconnect them, reports Tech Crunch.

Alan Martin12 Nov 20141 min. read


Privacy

Website reveals 73,000 unprotected security cameras with default passwords

Website reveals 73,000 unprotected security cameras with default passwords

Privacy

Website reveals 73,000 unprotected security cameras with default passwords

As we've reported before, users and businesses leaving their router username and passwords as the manufacturer's default are potentially leaving themselves open to an easy hack, but a new website has sprung up illustrating the point in alarming detail.

Alan Martin11 Nov 20141 min. read


Kickstarter campaigns wants your password on your wrist

Kickstarter campaigns wants your password on your wrist

Kickstarter campaigns wants your password on your wrist

Alan Martin10 Nov 20141 min. read


Scams

Realistic looking phishing websites work 45% of the time, Google claims

Realistic looking phishing websites work 45% of the time, Google claims

Scams

Realistic looking phishing websites work 45% of the time, Google claims

Google has teamed up with the University of California in San Diego to publish surprising new research about phishing, how effective it is and how scammers work their phishing operations.

Alan Martin10 Nov 20142 min. read


Amazon phishing scams hit over 750,000 Brits

Amazon phishing scams hit over 750,000 Brits

Amazon phishing scams hit over 750,000 Brits

Although phishing scams are something everyone should always be vigilant to, AppRiver has identified two specific Amazon types which are currently targeting the UK market, Tech Week Europe reports.

Alan Martin07 Nov 20141 min. read