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.
Jack Turner
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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.
Jack Turner
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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
Adam Rowe
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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.
Adam Rowe
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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.
Jack Turner
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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.
Adam Rowe
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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?
Adam Rowe
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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.
Tom Fogden
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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.
Adam Rowe
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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.
Conor Cawley
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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.
Tom Fogden
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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.
Conor Cawley
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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.
Adam Rowe
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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.
Tom Fogden
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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?
Tom Fogden
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Zoom Updates Software to Improve Security
The popular video conferencing app Zoom has announced an update, which will improve security.
Conor Cawley
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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.
Conor Cawley
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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.
Adam Rowe
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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.
Conor Cawley
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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.
Jack Turner
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How Tech is Battling Covid-19 Fake News
With fake news spreading online and being used in scams, many tech companies are tackling the problem head on.
Jack Turner
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