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Privacy

UK’s ICO issues stark reminder of backlash for privacy invasion

UK’s ICO issues stark reminder of backlash for privacy invasion

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UK’s ICO issues stark reminder of backlash for privacy invasion

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the United Kingdom has issued a stark reminder and straight-to-the-point warning for all employees who might be tempted to snoop on others’ personal data.

Tomáš Foltýn20 Nov 2017


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Heathrow security plans 'found on USB stick left in the street'

Heathrow security plans 'found on USB stick left in the street'

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Heathrow security plans 'found on USB stick left in the street'

This weekend British tabloid newspaper The Sunday Mirror warned of a potential "risk to national security" after a memory stick containing sensitive information about Heathrow airport was reportedly "found in the street."

Graham Cluley30 Oct 2017


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Securing printed data in the ‘paperless’ office

Securing printed data in the ‘paperless’ office

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Securing printed data in the ‘paperless’ office

Just as there are ways to audit, manage and protect electronic documents, there are ways to manage printed documents, too.

Guest Author17 Oct 2017


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Your Android lock screen pattern isn't as safe as a PIN code

Your Android lock screen pattern isn't as safe as a PIN code

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Your Android lock screen pattern isn't as safe as a PIN code

What's safer? Using a numeric PIN code to unlock your Android smartphone or relying on a finger squiggle? The answer might surprise you.

Graham Cluley28 Sep 2017


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Buying encryption? Five good questions to ask before you do

Buying encryption? Five good questions to ask before you do

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Buying encryption? Five good questions to ask before you do

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) together with the growing number of data breaches are the most pressing reasons why small and medium businesses are implementing data protection technologies – including encryption.

Ondrej Kubovič17 Aug 2017


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What’s the cost of a free lunch?

What’s the cost of a free lunch?

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What’s the cost of a free lunch?

We all know that there is no such thing as a free lunch, or security product, so what’s the catch?

Tony Anscombe03 Aug 2017


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Enable Ghost Mode in Snapchat NOW if you want to keep your location private

Enable Ghost Mode in Snapchat NOW if you want to keep your location private

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Enable Ghost Mode in Snapchat NOW if you want to keep your location private

Some will find Snapchat's latest feature a bit stalkerish and creepy. Here is how to turn it off and preserve your privacy.

Graham Cluley26 Jun 2017


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Is the world ready for GDPR? Privacy and cybersecurity impacts are far-reaching

Is the world ready for GDPR? Privacy and cybersecurity impacts are far-reaching

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Is the world ready for GDPR? Privacy and cybersecurity impacts are far-reaching

Enforcement of GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation, begins in May of 2018, imposing data privacy and security requirements on many organizations in the US and other countries. Are you impacted?

Stephen Cobb23 May 2017


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Surveillance, cybersecurity, and the future of privacy in The Circle

Surveillance, cybersecurity, and the future of privacy in The Circle

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Surveillance, cybersecurity, and the future of privacy in The Circle

If surveillance, cybersecurity, and privacy are things you think about a lot, you should find The Circle interesting viewing.

Stephen Cobb05 May 2017