Study: Remote Work Leads to Avoidable Cybersecurity Mistakes
Remote work could be a notable source of data breaches across the tech industry. Here's why.
Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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Garmin Reportedly Hit by Ransomware Attack
Reports suggest Garmin has suffered a ransomware attack, after users have been unable to access online services.
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Free Chinese VPNs Expose Data of Millions of Users
New research has revealed that some free VPNs have been storing user data on unsecured servers in plain text.
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UK Follows US Lead and Ditches Huawei Tech
The UK expresses security concerns, and plans to remove all Huawei 5G equipment from networks by 2027
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A San Francisco Exec Is Building a City-Wide Surveillance Network
Chris Larsen has built a $4M private surveillance network of a more than 1,000 HD cameras around San Francisco.
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NSA Issues Warning and Advice for Businesses using VPNs
The NSA has issues warnings and advice for businesses using a VPN, to reduce potential data breaches and attacks.
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India Has Officially Banned TikTok – Here’s Why
The Government of India has announced a ban on 59 Chinese apps, including the controversial video app Tik Tok. Here's why.
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Can Bars and Restaurants Use Contactless Tech to Safely Reopen?
For restaurants and bars, reopening poses one big question: can their customers stay safe?
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The UK’s Coronavirus Tracing App Debacle Explained
The UK government has been forced into an embarrassing, but not unexpected, U-turn over its coronavirus tracing app.
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Zoom Will (Finally) Roll Out End-to-End Encryption For All Users
Zoom announced today plans to roll out end-to-end encryption across all plans and users, even those on the free tier.
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Paltry Facial Recognition Delay Is Painfully On-Brand for Amazon
Amazon has announced that it will put a one-year moratorium on the sale of facial recognition technology to police.
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Would Digital ID Cards Stop the Spread of Coronavirus?
Former British PM Tony Blair says that digital ID cards would halt the spread of COVID-19 and are unavoidable in the future.
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IBM Axes Facial Recognition Research Amid Police Reform Protests
IBM has announced that the company will no longer develop, research, or offer facial recognition technology.
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The Tech Behind Your Charitable Donations
Charity giving is up across the United States. Time for a closer look at all the third-party payment sites people are using.
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Want Encrypted Video Calls? The Free Zoom Plan Isn’t for You
Zoom doesn't offer end-to-end encryption for free users. Fortunately, there are loads of free and secure options you can use.
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The FBI Can See Your Browsing History: What Happens Now?
Does the FBI actually have access to your entire internet history? And, if so, what can you do about it — if anything?
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Zoom Updates Software to Improve Security
The popular video conferencing app Zoom has announced an update, which will improve security.
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NordVPN Rolls Out WireGuard Protocol on All Apps
NordVPN's new Nordlynx technology could offer unprecedented speed and security, setting a new standard for VPNs.
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Is Ecommerce Losing Its Battle With Lost Passwords?
Here's a look at the reasons why a jaw-dropping 69.57% of virtual shopping carts were abandoned in 2019.
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No, 5G Did Not Cause the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has conspiracy theorists spinning, with many believing the rollout of 5G networks is to blame.
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Norton Offering Family Package Free for Six Months
Norton has made its Family package free for six months, to aid parents with children learning from home during the pandemic.
