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Privacy

Black Hat Europe 2024: Hacking a car – or rather, its infotainment system

Black Hat Europe 2024: Hacking a car – or rather, its infotainment system

Privacy

Black Hat Europe 2024: Hacking a car – or rather, its infotainment system

Our ‘computers on wheels’ are more connected than ever, but the features that enhance our convenience often come with privacy risks in tow

Tony Anscombe13 Dec 2024


Digital Security

Black Hat Europe 2024: Why a CVSS score of 7.5 may be a 'perfect' 10 in your organization

Black Hat Europe 2024: Why a CVSS score of 7.5 may be a 'perfect' 10 in your organization

Digital Security

Black Hat Europe 2024: Why a CVSS score of 7.5 may be a 'perfect' 10 in your organization

Aggregate vulnerability scores don’t tell the whole story – the relationship between a flaw’s public severity rating and the specific risks it poses for your company is more complex than it seems

Tony Anscombe13 Dec 2024


Digital Security

Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?

Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?

Digital Security

Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?

Could attackers use seemingly innocuous prompts to manipulate an AI system and even make it their unwitting ally?

Tony Anscombe12 Dec 2024


Mobile Security

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Mobile Security

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Buying a pre-owned phone doesn’t have to mean compromising your security – take these steps to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost

Phil Muncaster09 Dec 2024


Scams

Scams to look out for this holiday season

Scams to look out for this holiday season

Scams

Scams to look out for this holiday season

‘Tis the season to be wary – be on your guard and don’t let fraud ruin your shopping spree

Phil Muncaster28 Nov 2024


Digital Security

My information was stolen. Now what?

My information was stolen. Now what?

Digital Security

My information was stolen. Now what?

The slow and painful recovery process

Aryeh Goretsky19 Nov 2024


Scams

What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

Scams

What is “Scam Likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls

Tired of dodging all those 'Scam Likely' calls? Here's what’s behind the label and how to stay one step ahead of phone scammers.

Phil Muncaster18 Nov 2024


How To

How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

How To

How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

Have you ever googled yourself? Were you happy with what came up? If not, consider requesting the removal of your personal information from search results.

Márk Szabó30 Oct 2024


Cybercrime

Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

Cybercrime

Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

You may not always stop your personal information from ending up in the internet’s dark recesses, but you can take steps to protect yourself from criminals looking to exploit it

Phil Muncaster29 Oct 2024