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.
Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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VPN Use Soars Industry Wide as the World Starts Working Remotely
A sudden jolt of VPN activity highlights just how far we're pushing the internet to its limits.
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Video Chat App Zoom Under Scrutiny for Privacy Concerns
Zoom, the popular video chat app that was downloaded by everyone in the world last week, may not be as secure as we thought.
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“More Alarmed Than Ever” – Americans Take Online Security Personally
New research shows significant online privacy concerns — but Americans are owning their security more than any other
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How to Avoid Getting Scammed During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has spurred a range of scams, including robocalls and fake charities. Learn how to spot them now.
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5 Working from Home Tips for Businesses, from Experts
With coronavirus forcing many companies to adopt remote working, here are experts' tips on how to transition effectively.
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1Password Extends Trial Offer Period for Business Users
1Password aims to help businesses affected by the coronavirus by removing the 30 day limit on its business software
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Remote Working Raises Questions Over Business Data Security
With the coronavirus at pandemic status, businesses are being forced to consider how remote working will affect data security
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Why the EARN IT Act Is Bad News for Data Encryption
The new EARN IT act is a bipartisan measure, but it may serve to erode current data encryption standards.
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Best Tips for Working from Home Effectively
With the growing threat of the coronavirus, many of us may need to find the most productive and secure ways to work from home
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Controversial Facial Recognition Company Clearview AI Has Been Hacked
Clearview AI is the controversial facial recognition company that made headlines earlier this year. Now, it's been hacked.
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Study Finds 25% of Climate Change Tweets Come From Bots
A study has uncovered that bots are responsible for 25% of tweets about climate change, with most denying its impact.
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1.7 Million People Have Data Stolen by Shady Chrome Extensions
More than 500 Chrome extensions have been removed after researchers discovered they were fronts for malvertising software.
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Google Removes Suspected Spyware App ToTok
Google has removed a messaging app from its Play Store due to suspicions that it may be acting as a spying tool for the UAE.
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Iranian Hackers Exploited VPNs to Access Company Systems
A new report this week has identified Iranian hackers are responsible for accessing high profile targets using VPN exploits.
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Is Huawei Safe? Chinese State Ties and Origins Examined
Would you be safe buying a Huawei phone? We investigate the company's origins and its ties to the Chinese state and military.
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Is it Still Safe to Use Avast Secureline?
An investigation has revealed Avast has been selling its user data to advertisers. We explain if its VPN can be trusted still
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Data Privacy Day 2020 – Are You Cyber Safe?
This week sees Data Privacy Day take place. Check out our top privacy tips for controlling how you share your data online.
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London’s Met Police to Use Live Facial Recognition Technology
London's Metropolitan Police service has announced they will begin using Live Facial Recognition technology on citizens.
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How to Use a VPN to Watch the 2020 Super Bowl
Want to watch the 2020 Super Bowl from outside the US? Read our guide to using a VPN to watch this year's biggest game.
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Apple Scrapped Backup Encryption Plans to Cooperate With FBI
Apple has apparently been acquiescing to FBI requests for backup iCloud data for the past two years.
