Current university students have a strong understanding of how best to use social media, resulting in them being “less vulnerable to cybercrime”. This is according to a study by Kingston Business School in the UK, which found that in comparison to recent graduates, they tend to be “safer users” of websites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn … More Current uni students ‘less vulnerable to cybercrime’
The hack of British telecoms operator TalkTalk has been a huge talking point up and down the country, even amongst those who normally don’t follow computer security news. The reason? The company is a well-known brand, sponsoring ITV’s “The X Factor”, and has over four million customers using its mobile phone and broadband service. Possibly … More Nearly 157,000 TalkTalk customers had their personal details hacked
New study shows UK workers are significantly lacking in cyber awareness and could be leaving themselves at risk A new study has revealed that the majority of UK workers are not Cyber Savvy and have failed a Cyber IQ test, which was compiled by experts at internet security firm ESET. Study participants were asked a … More Majority of UK Workers failed Cyber IQ Test
Banking trojans are rife, infecting thousands of users around the globe and helping cybercriminals gain illegal access to banking credentials and account information. But to do this, they often need assistance from an assortment of trojan downloaders, webinject files and the like. In this feature, we take a closer look at four especially severe examples. … More Beware banking trojans and their nasty helpers
Social media is a part of everyday life for most teenagers, with many dedicating large amounts of their online time to these networks. Research shows that teens tend to favor popular sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For much young children, however – those under the age of 13 – these networks tend to be out … More The best social networks for younger children
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