That’s exactly what the US is doing, Microsoft says: trying to sidestep international law by demanding a customer’s email from servers in another country. 
Tag Archives: cloud
Apple, please provide better protection for iCloud – Secure our Selfies!
In the wake of exposed candid celebrity photos Apple recommends using two-step verification. Would this have made a difference? Should Apple strengthen its authentication options?
HP finds that “Internet of Things” gadgets are sitting ducks
TVs, webcams, thermostats, remote power outlets, sprinkler controllers, door locks, home alarms, scales and garage door openers: they’re all flunking Security 101, with issues as bad as “Sure, go ahead, we consider ‘1234’ to be a perfectly acceptable password.”
How to break into people’s homes with your mobile phone
Having a tough time breaking into your neighbor’s house? Not terribly conversant with key gauges or making clay molds? Don’t worry, there’s an app for that!
SSCC 155 – cybercrime bust, cloud laws, phishing and malware back from extinction [PODCAST]
In this episode, Sophos experts John Shier and Paul Ducklin tackle the week’s interesting security stories. John and Duck get stuck into: a high-profile cybercrime arrest; how mainstream brands help phishers; and why macro malware is making a comeback.
Google Drive security hole leaks users’ files
The flaw, which Google recently patched, was giving out original documents to unauthorized users via embedded links. It’s yet another example of how storing documents “in the cloud” means “heaven knows with whom”. 
Apple releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.3, repeats last month’s security updates
Apple just issued a Security Advisory for OS X Mavericks 10.9.3. Don’t get too excited – from a security point of view, it seems to be nothing more than last month’s fixes all over again. So, at betwen 0.5GB and 1GB to download, do you need it?