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Privacy, Video

Tinder – Top 5 security tips

Tinder – Top 5 security tips

Privacy, Video

Tinder – Top 5 security tips

Digital dating has become more popular than ever because of apps like Tinder, but it’s not without risks. Stay safe by remembering the following tips.

Kyle Ellison27 Feb 2015


Social Media

Facebook rewards 'white hat' hackers with $1.3m bounty

Facebook rewards 'white hat' hackers with $1.3m bounty

Social Media

Facebook rewards 'white hat' hackers with $1.3m bounty

Facebook has announced that it paid out $1.3 million last year to 'white hat' hackers, as part of a bounty initiative that rewards developers for spotting flaws in the social network.

Kyle Ellison27 Feb 2015


Malware, Scams

Phishing, exploits and botnets – how can they affect your business?

Phishing, exploits and botnets – how can they affect your business?

Malware, Scams

Phishing, exploits and botnets – how can they affect your business?

How can phishing exploits and botnets affect a business?

Josep Albors26 Feb 2015


Privacy, Video

WhatsApp – Top 5 security tips

WhatsApp – Top 5 security tips

Privacy, Video

WhatsApp – Top 5 security tips

WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant message apps in the world, but it’s not without security risks. Avoid the dangers with these 5 top tips.

Kyle Ellison26 Feb 2015


Cybercrime

Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details

Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details

Cybercrime

Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details

The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police.

Kyle Ellison26 Feb 2015


Digital Security

Lenovo website hacked, Lizard Squad claims responsibility

Lenovo website hacked, Lizard Squad claims responsibility

Digital Security

Lenovo website hacked, Lizard Squad claims responsibility

Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo has been victim to a website hack, with Lizard Squad claiming responsibility.

Alan Martin26 Feb 2015


Cybercrime

FBI puts $3m bounty on Russian hacker

FBI puts $3m bounty on Russian hacker

Cybercrime

FBI puts $3m bounty on Russian hacker

The FBI has offered a record $3 million reward for information leading to the arrest of a cybercriminal, reports the BBC.

Alan Martin25 Feb 2015


Cybercrime, Video

Top 5 security resolutions for 2015

Top 5 security resolutions for 2015

Cybercrime, Video

Top 5 security resolutions for 2015

Follow these top 5 security resolutions from We Live Security to make for a safer 2015.

Kyle Ellison25 Feb 2015


Malware

Nine bad botnets and the damage they did

Nine bad botnets and the damage they did

Malware

Nine bad botnets and the damage they did

Responsible for a great deal of the hacking, spamming and malware every day: here are some of the worst botnets of all time.

Karl Thomas25 Feb 2015