Hard to believe it but Facebook has only just turned 12, meaning it is still young enough to have not been around at the turn of the millennium. Yet, it’s true. As its co-founder Mark Zuckerberg will tell you, it came into existence on February 4th, 2004. It’s funny, because, as one of the biggest … More Facebook at 12: Bigger, better and securer?
It’s that time of the week again when we recap the biggest, most interesting and notable security stories from the past seven days. And yes, we’ve got a brand new logo to show off as well. We thought it was about time. ESET published Windows exploitation 2015 ESET released its annual Windows exploitation report, which … More The security review: Windows exploitation 2015 and Bayrob trojan
It is entirely feasible for smart toys to be remotely controlled and used by agents acting on behalf of the government to spy on criminal suspects, the UK’s Science and Technology Committee has heard. According to Antony Walker, deputy chief executive officer of techUK, these devices can be intercepted in this way, as their connective … More UK govt could access and use smart toys to spy on suspects
The GCHQ in the UK has admitted that it hacks computers and other devices at home and overseas and does so without individual warrants, Privacy International has revealed. Court documents that have been released by the organization confirm that the intelligence agency is engaged in these sorts of highly divisive activities, relying on “thematic warrants” … More GCHQ confirms that it hacks computers without ‘proper warrants’
ESET Ireland’s latest survey reveals people believe the bullies and their parents should take responsibility for cyberbullying. Is it the education? The schools? The Gardaí? Online websites? Social media? The victims themselves? Who should bear the brunt of responsibility for cyberbullying? According to the last survey commissioned by ESET Ireland and carried out by Amárach … More Who is responsible for cyberbullying?
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