Tag: Security

ICO concerned about privacy protection on WhatsApp/Facebook

November 11, 2016

An Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) investigation into WhatsApp’s decision to share customer data with Facebook has confirmed initial concerns that personal information is not being properly handled. The UK’s information commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, said in an official company blog that consumers have been left in the dark about this development. “I had concerns that consumers … More ICO concerned about privacy protection on WhatsApp/Facebook

Targeted online guessing ‘a major threat to online security’

November 8, 2016

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’

I can see your texts: SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy

November 4, 2016

My mother text me the other day about cycling and performance components. No one other than myself really wants to read that. Looking at the multitude of different types of SMS users out there, however, there is a very high probability that there is someone who wants to read or gain access to another user’s … More I can see your texts: SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy

Webcam security: Understanding this modern day threat

October 27, 2016

On June 21st, 2016, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s CEO, posted a message on the social network, celebrating an Instagram landmark. The photo and video-sharing platform, which is owned by Mr. Zuckerberg’s company, is now enjoyed by more than 500 million active monthly users. He said: “This is a tribute to Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger’s vision, … More Webcam security: Understanding this modern day threat

Women are far more paranoid than men about their online privacy

October 25, 2016

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