By Joseph Venable, Technology reporter Some smartwatches designed for children have security flaws that make them vulnerable to hackers, a watchdog has warned. The Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) tested watches…
Month: October 2017
Social media data shared by spy agencies
UK spy agencies are collecting citizens’ social media and medical data, a court has heard. The details emerged in a case brought by Privacy International, looking at the legality of…
Adobe patches Flash bug used for planting spying tools
Adobe has patched a new Flash security flaw that was being used by attackers to install spying tools on victims’ computers. The security bug was delivered using malicious Flash files…
University of East Anglia not punished over data breach
A university that mistakenly emailed sensitive personal information about students to hundreds of undergraduates will face no further action. Details of health problems, family bereavements and personal issues were sent…
Data Breaches Often Originate Behind Your Defenses
Steve Durbin Managing Director, Information Security Forum No business is immune from cybercrime and the theft of personal information and intellectual property will increase as the ability to turn raw…
Malware again checks into Hyatt's hotels, again checks out months later with victims' credit cards
By Iain Thomson Hyatt has provided the perfect excuse for folks trying to explain to bosses or spouses why a film they watched in their hotel room for just seven…