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Cybercrime

Private cybersecurity school set to open in London

Private cybersecurity school set to open in London

Cybercrime

Private cybersecurity school set to open in London

A school entirely focussed on teaching cybersecurity skills has launched in the UK, reports Computer Business Review.

Alan Martin23 Jan 2015


Privacy

Edward Snowden doesn't use an iPhone for privacy reasons

Edward Snowden doesn't use an iPhone for privacy reasons

Privacy

Edward Snowden doesn't use an iPhone for privacy reasons

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has claimed he doesn't use an iPhone for fear of surveillance technology in the smartphone, reports The Independent.

Alan Martin23 Jan 2015


Cybercrime

Blackhat: Lessons from the Michael Mann, Chris Hemsworth movie?

Blackhat:  Lessons from the Michael Mann, Chris Hemsworth movie?

Cybercrime

Blackhat: Lessons from the Michael Mann, Chris Hemsworth movie?

Blackhat, the hacker movie directed by Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth, could spread awareness of digital threats. If it is a learning opportunity, what are the lessons?

Stephen Cobb23 Jan 2015


Cybercrime

Madonna hacking suspect arrested by Israeli police

Madonna hacking suspect arrested by Israeli police

Cybercrime

Madonna hacking suspect arrested by Israeli police

Police have arrested a man who allegedly hacked into computer systems and stole unfinished versions of songs from Madonna's upcoming "Rebel Heart" album.

Graham Cluley22 Jan 2015


Digital Security

Public Wi-Fi hacked by seven year old in 10 minutes

Public Wi-Fi hacked by seven year old in 10 minutes

Digital Security

Public Wi-Fi hacked by seven year old in 10 minutes

The danger of public Wi-Fi spots has been exposed by a seven year old girl following a short video tutorial, reports ITV.

Alan Martin22 Jan 2015


Privacy

Mobile health IT security challenge: way bigger than HIPAA?

Mobile health IT security challenge: way bigger than HIPAA?

Privacy

Mobile health IT security challenge: way bigger than HIPAA?

Wearable technology and other health-related devices were big at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this month. This recorded webinar explains why these and related technologies present big challenges for data privacy and security.

Stephen Cobb22 Jan 2015


Ransomware

CTB-Locker: Multilingual Malware Demands Ransom

CTB-Locker: Multilingual Malware Demands Ransom

Ransomware

CTB-Locker: Multilingual Malware Demands Ransom

Starting a few days ago, we began receiving multiple reports of malware-spreading campaigns in various countries mostly in Latin America and Eastern Europe.

Pablo Ramos21 Jan 2015


Cybercrime

Le Monde's Twitter account hacked to say "Je ne suis pas Charlie"

Le Monde's Twitter account hacked to say "Je ne suis pas Charlie"

Cybercrime

Le Monde's Twitter account hacked to say "Je ne suis pas Charlie"

The Syrian Electronic Army strikes again. Are you using two-factor authentication? You should be.

Graham Cluley21 Jan 2015


Social Media

Facebook will highlight hoaxes in users' newsfeeds

Facebook will highlight hoaxes in users' newsfeeds

Social Media

Facebook will highlight hoaxes in users' newsfeeds

Facebook has announced plans to crack down on spam and hoaxes in the newsfeed, with a note highlighting 'false information' when enough people flag the link as a hoax.

Alan Martin21 Jan 2015