Editor

Editor


WeLiveSecurity Content Team


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Digital Security

Will we ever fix ‘broken’ USB stick security?

Will we ever fix ‘broken’ USB stick security?

Digital Security

Will we ever fix ‘broken’ USB stick security?

As a recent study finds that half of people plug in USB sticks found at their work’s car parking lot, we ask if the USB security threat will ever go away.

Editor20 May 20164 min. read


The security review: Online safety for families and TalkTalk

The security review: Online safety for families and TalkTalk

The security review: Online safety for families and TalkTalk

Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes an online safety guide for families over the years, the repercussions of last year’s data breach at TalkTalk, and a warning from Adobe of a Flash zero-day vulnerability.

Editor16 May 20162 min. read


Kids Online

Online safety for families across the years

Online safety for families across the years

Kids Online

Online safety for families across the years

When it comes to online safety, it can be difficult to understand what's suitable for different age groups. Our guide offers advice on how to manage this over the years.

Editor13 May 20163 min. read


The security review: Jigsaw and passphrases

The security review: Jigsaw and passphrases

The security review: Jigsaw and passphrases

Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes Jigsaw & the increasing aggressiveness of ransomware and the importance of passphrases.

Editor09 May 20162 min. read


Digital Security

Data loss scenarios: Which are the most probable?

Data loss scenarios: Which are the most probable?

Digital Security

Data loss scenarios: Which are the most probable?

Research shows that running regular backups for data, as well as encrypting them, is necessary for organizations to ensure that their information is safe.

Editor06 May 20161 min. read


Forget about passwords: You need a passphrase!

Forget about passwords: You need a passphrase!

Forget about passwords: You need a passphrase!

Forget about passwords – it's all about passphrases. Longer, more complex and easy to remember, they will help you be more safe and secure. Our guide shows you how to create a passphrase.

Editor05 May 20162 min. read


Less Technical

Say goodbye to cyber stresses in the workplace

Say goodbye to cyber stresses in the workplace

Less Technical

Say goodbye to cyber stresses in the workplace

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we’ve put together a brief guide on potential cyber stresses to avoid in the workplace.

Editor28 Apr 20164 min. read


Companies fear data breaches caused by compromised credentials

Companies fear data breaches caused by compromised credentials

Companies fear data breaches caused by compromised credentials

Two thirds of security professionals rate the risk of a future data breach, due to compromised credentials, as medium or high.

Editor27 Apr 20162 min. read


Scams

Insider threats: A persistent and widespread problem

Insider threats: A persistent and widespread problem

Scams

Insider threats: A persistent and widespread problem

In this feature, we take a look at some of the key things you should be aware of to ensure that you are well-equipped to deal with insider threats.

Editor26 Apr 20165 min. read