Category: Security News

Questions linger after IRS’s about‑face on facial recognition

February 17, 2022

Why would a tax agency contractor’s privacy policy mention collecting information about my Facebook friends? The IRS has made a U-turn on facial recognition, but what about the Social Security Administration or the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ use of the same contractor? In the last few weeks, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made … More Questions linger after IRS’s about‑face on facial recognition

From the back office to the till: Cybersecurity challenges facing global retailers

February 14, 2022

How well retailers can manage the surge in cyberthreats may be crucial for their prospects in a post‑pandemic world. It’s hardly surprising that the retail sector is one of the most frequently targeted globally, with retail sales in the US alone projected to top $5.2 trillion in 2022. Consumers’ money and data have for years been a big potential … More From the back office to the till: Cybersecurity challenges facing global retailers

When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2022

Don’t be the next victim – spot the signs of a faux romance in time and send that scammer ‘packing’. It is a truth universally acknowledged that we’re all looking for a special someone to share our lives with. Some of us are lucky enough to find that person. For the rest, the search goes … More When love hurts: Watch out for romance scams this Valentine’s Day

Hidden in plain sight: How the dark web is spilling onto social media

February 10, 2022

A trip into the dark corners of Telegram, which has become a magnet for criminals peddling everything from illegal drugs to fake money and COVID-19 vaccine passes. Just a few years ago, illicit services and online contraband were firmly sourced in the hidden, largely untraceable depths of the internet: the dark web. People frequenting dark web … More Hidden in plain sight: How the dark web is spilling onto social media