Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of webcams? After the Dyn DDoS last month, this is a question on the minds of a lot of security people. Someone recently asked me if we shouldn’t adopt a new name for the Internet of Things (IoT) because the existing term is too vague. I responded … More Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown
Targeted online guessing represents a major threat to online security, according to new research. The paper found that this tactic exploits security shortfalls in many users, which, in this instance, is to use the same password – often containing personal information – across multiple accounts. The authors of the study, a collaboration between Lancaster University’s … More Targeted online guessing ‘a major threat to online security’
New study reveals dangers online result in 68% of Brits stepping up privacy. A new online privacy study from internet security firm ESET has revealed that UK social media users are finally starting to recognise the importance of their online security, with two-thirds of Brits taking important steps to protect their privacy online. The study, … More Women are far more paranoid than men about their online privacy
ESET has tested more than 12,000 home routers of users who agreed to share their data anonymously for statistical purposes. The results prove that 15% of the tested routers used weak passwords, with “admin” left as the username in most cases. During the test, common default usernames and passwords, as well as some frequently used … More At least 15% of home routers are unsecure
The realm of the internet has changed a lot in recent years. Before, browsing online meant using search engines, looking for specific content or reading articles on your favorite news websites. Nowadays, social networks, online videos and instant messaging are core to users’ online experience, and this is especially true for the younger generation. But … More Online safety tips for social media users
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