Tag: smartphone

3 recommendations that can make your applications safer

October 12, 2015

In today’s fast-paced world, software developers are often pushed to their limits, especially when it comes to working on projects with strict deadlines (and often commissioned at short notice). These “quick deliveries” come with a price though, as unwanted flaws and vulnerabilities may sneak into the code. But there are ways of mitigating these risks, … More 3 recommendations that can make your applications safer

UK parents ‘want minimum age for smartphone ownership’

September 30, 2015

The overwhelming majority of parents in the UK are keen for there to be a minimum age for smartphone ownership, a recent survey from Internet Matters has revealed. According to the poll from the not-for-profit organization, 84.6 percent of parents would like to see the use of the device considerably prohibited in young children. Most … More UK parents ‘want minimum age for smartphone ownership’

The curious case of the ex-hacker “banned from the internet”

April 28, 2015

What kind of punishment best fits a convicted hacker? Jail time for serious computer crimes is almost a certainty, but for one ex-hacker, Higinio Ochoa, the terms of his parole also include being “banned from the internet”. A life without internet means a life without hacking, but it also means a life without a smartphone, … More The curious case of the ex-hacker “banned from the internet”

Security in healthcare: Mobile devices

March 23, 2015

  In a time when smartphones seem ubiquitous, the pressure for businesses to allow their employees to access work resources with their personal mobile devices may be overwhelming. This presents a variety of potential problems that are especially troubling in the shadow of the Anthem data breach. What can healthcare IT and Security staff do … More Security in healthcare: Mobile devices

9-year-old cybersecurity expert hacks Android smartphone in minutes

March 18, 2015

Wondering how secure your Android smartphone is? Well, a 9-year-old cybersecurity expert has demonstrated how hackers could steal contacts, call logs and messages within just 15 minutes. Speaking at the Security B-sides Conference last week, Harmony School of Science third-grader Reuben Paul took to the stage to promote safer smartphone security. His Keynote speech stressed the importance … More 9-year-old cybersecurity expert hacks Android smartphone in minutes