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…
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Poor security 'aided' Ashley Madison hack
The Ashley Madison dating site had “inadequate” security systems and used fake icons to make people think it was safe, reveals a report. The Toronto-based firm’s security systems were investigated…
Date site users regularly scammed
Almost half of the people who use dating sites and apps have been scammed or spammed, suggests research. By Mark Ward, Technology correspondent Carried out by security firm Symantec, the…
Ashley Madison hack victims receive blackmail letters
Blackmailers are reportedly sending letters to users of the Ashley Madison dating site, threatening to reveal their membership to friends and family unless they pay money. The dating site for…
Lessons not learned as cyber crime still rife
14 percent of companies do not know how the attacks occurred. BY Richard Summerfield Companies operating in the current business climate face myriad difficulties and obstacles. One of the most…
How to avoid cyber-attacks
Business of all sizes must protect themselves against cyber-attacks – even tech-industry giants. Read on to find out how you can avoid cybergeddon. By Iain Aitch Continuing problems with internet-connected…