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Twitter security execs departure a ‘deep concern’ for FTC
FTC (US Federal Trade Commission) said it was watching Twitter with “deep concern” after the social media platform’s top privacy and compliance officers quit. Read more…
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The passing of passwords, and not a moment too soon!
The state of internet security is pathetic. It’s no wonder that fraud is at epic levels when vast swathes of the internet depend on passwords for security. Read more…
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Photocopies of Aadhaar ID cards are okay after all, says Indian govt
India withdraws a warning not to share photocopies of the Aadhaar biometric ID card after the warning caused panic on social media. Read more…
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You simply won’t believe the world’s most-used passwords
“123456” is the most-used password but once you sort passwords by country or language, you’ll start seeing very different results. Read more…
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The little guy can still be a player in a world of state sponsored hackers
The little guy fights back. In a world where the focus is state sponsored hackers, there are stories out there that salute the little guy. Read more…
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As ransomware booms across APAC, there are early signs of a fight back
As ransomware attacks become an everyday occurrence, it would be easy to throw your hands in the air and surrender. But wait! There’s hope! Read more…
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Suspicion is rife ahead of the Olympics – so that’ll be a fun event. Not!
Suspicion, paranoia and burner phones seem to be the priorities as we lead up to the Beijing Olympics next month. It hardly seems worth it. Read more…
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IoT security is as big an issue as IoT itself – and growing just as fast
IoT security issues have been with us for as long as IoT has been a ‘thing.’ But it seems that IoT attacks are becoming personal. Read more…
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A zero click surveillance exploit is scaring the security industry – very badly
A zero click exploit is, to a hacker, a thing of beauty. To a security professional it is terrifying. It is a weapon that has no defence. Read more…
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The new normal is not new, not normal – but it’s here right now
The new normal used to be a phrase that CEOs would quote or even ‘air-quote’ when they wanted us to think of a bright new dawn. Read more…
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Air-gapping is no longer fool proof – basically nothing is safe anymore
Air-gapping was, for a long time, seen as the only real way of making systems ‘unhackable.’ Yet unconnected systems are now being breached. Read more…
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Remote work is here to stay – and it has advantages and disadvantages
Remote work is now a ‘thing’ and, by and large, it is being embraced by corporations across the world. There are upsides and downsides. Read more…
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Data is the key to metaverse success – but whose data is it anyway?
Data is key to our future, and it will dictate how we build metaverses. The thing is, we have already lost control of our data. Read more…
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Ransomware is like a black hole, creating a dark vortex – is there hope?
Ransomware is so widespread and dangerous that it is pulling other dark arts into its orbit and creating an ecosystem that is causing global havoc. Read more…
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Hacking back is a fantastic idea – no, wait it will usher in complete chaos
Hacking back is where companies under cyberattack can hack their attacker – great in theory, but bad and potentially dangerous in practice. Read more…
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Personalised data is a great idea but the barriers are steep and spiky
Personalised data is now how we view a digital nirvana. Complete control of our personal data must, we believe, be within our grasp. Read more…
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Supply chain attacks are multiplying – that sounds like a military strategy
Supply chain attacks are not new. You go back in history and attacking supply chains is a tried and tested strategy for weakening an enemy. Read more…
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With security (as with life) greater risk brings greater opportunity
The problem with security is that the bad guys are, by definition, one step ahead of the good guys. It is always a game of ‘catch up.’ Read more…
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People are interested in protecting personal data, although some deny it
When we talk about privacy and personal data, we often hear that people don’t care. There is evidence that this is not always the case. Read more…
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Supply chain risks – getting more attention but less action – that’s a problem
Supply chain risks are high profile and several have triggered global news coverage. The problem is there is still too little being done. Read more…