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

— February 13^th 2015 at 13:01

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

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WhatsApp privacy is 'broken,' reveals proof-of-concept hack

— February 10^th 2015 at 14:00

WhatsApp's privacy settings are "broken" and can be bypassed by downloading a simple bit of software, claims the Dutch developer behind proof-of-concept tool WhatsSpy Public.

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Edward Snowden doesn't use an iPhone for privacy reasons

— January 23^rd 2015 at 14:18

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

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Facebook privacy - why statements about copyright don't do anything

— January 9^th 2015 at 11:24

Facebook users around the world have reported the return of the network’s longer-lasting hoaxes - a legal disclaimer which allows users to regain copyright over their images and other content. Here's why it doesn't work.

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Unpatched security hole has left millions of Moonpig customers at risk for 17 months

— January 6^th 2015 at 08:54

Moonpig, the online personalised card company, has been accused of a shockingly sloppy attitude to security, after apparently leaving a serious hole in its security unpatched.

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Hobbit-inspired sword can help you find unsecured WiFi hotspots

— December 29^th 2014 at 23:27

Like many others, I was enchanted by The Hobbit (and later Lord of the Rings) at a young age - long before Peter Jackson turned J R R Tolkien's middle-earth fantasy books into a series of blockbuster movies.

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Mobile security: flaw allows hackers to read texts and listen to calls

— December 19^th 2014 at 13:45

Hackers can eavesdrop on your phone calls and text messages even with cell networks using "the most advanced encryption available" according to The Washington Post.

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IT Pros also guilty of risqué selfies on mobiles

— November 14^th 2014 at 09:30

ESET study reveals many IT professionals are guilty of storing indecent material on their mobile phones, which would leave them embarrassed if lost.

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Privacy online - what you can do (and what you can’t)

— October 17^th 2014 at 10:12

Many of us have moments when we need, or want, to be more private online - when searching for a new job, for instance, or when having a private business conversation.

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

— December 13^th 2024 at 15:52

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

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How an innocuous app morphed into a trojan – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

— May 26^th 2023 at 16:15

ESET research uncovers an Android app that initially had no harmful features but months later turned into a spying tool