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Privacy

Did GCHQ illegally spy on you? Here's how to find out

Did GCHQ illegally spy on you? Here's how to find out

Privacy

Did GCHQ illegally spy on you? Here's how to find out

Law enforcement agencies shouldn't be above the law. Find out if the UK's GCHQ illegally spied on you...

Graham Cluley17 Feb 2015


Privacy

Russia seeks VPN and Tor ban in anonymity clamp down

Russia seeks VPN and Tor ban in anonymity clamp down

Privacy

Russia seeks VPN and Tor ban in anonymity clamp down

Russian authorities have indicated that VPNs and online anonymising software Tor could soon be banned for the country's 143.5 million residents.

Kyle Ellison16 Feb 2015


Scams, Cybercrime

Sexy Russian scammers would love to break your heart this Valentine's Day

Sexy Russian scammers would love to break your heart this Valentine's Day

Scams, Cybercrime

Sexy Russian scammers would love to break your heart this Valentine's Day

That message you received from a sexy Russian lady calling you Mr Dependable? Sorry to burst your bubble, but it's too good to be true.

Graham Cluley13 Feb 2015


Social Media

Facebook exploit allowed attackers to remotely delete photos

Facebook exploit allowed attackers to remotely delete photos

Social Media

Facebook exploit allowed attackers to remotely delete photos

A Facebook hack that allowed attackers to remotely delete any photo they wanted to from the social network has been patched by the company.

Alan Martin13 Feb 2015


Privacy

Electronic health records and data abuse: it's about more than medical info

Electronic health records and data abuse: it's about more than medical info

Privacy

Electronic health records and data abuse: it's about more than medical info

After the Anthem mega-breach, questions abound about possible abuses of medical data. Here is a breakdown that offers some context.

Cameron Camp13 Feb 2015


Scams

Is your valentine for real? Six signs you might be falling for an online dating scam

Is your valentine for real? Six signs you might be falling for an online dating scam

Scams

Is your valentine for real? Six signs you might be falling for an online dating scam

With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, millions will be looking for love online. Here's six online dating scams to look out for.

Karl Thomas12 Feb 2015


Social Media

Facebook launches ThreatExchange for companies to share security threats

Facebook launches ThreatExchange for companies to share security threats

Social Media

Facebook launches ThreatExchange for companies to share security threats

Facebook has officially launched ThreatExchange - a collaborative social network where companies can share information on cybersecurity threats, in an effort to neuter potential damage.

Alan Martin12 Feb 2015


Digital Security

Security terms explained: What does Zero Day mean?

Security terms explained: What does Zero Day mean?

Digital Security

Security terms explained: What does Zero Day mean?

One of the terms I’m most often asked to explain is what a “zero day” vulnerability or exploit is; let’s look at what that phrase entails.

Lysa Myers11 Feb 2015


Cybercrime

Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center: will CTIIC be a game changer?

Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center: will CTIIC be a game changer?

Cybercrime

Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center: will CTIIC be a game changer?

Is America's new Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center a step forward? Or a duplication of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center at DHS?

Stephen Cobb11 Feb 2015