When we forget our passwords we’re often faced with recovery questions like “What’s your favourite food?” They’re a backdoor into our accounts so they’re supposed to be both secure and memorable. They’re not.
Tag Archives: Google
Apple, Google and others urge Obama to say no to backdoors
Tech firms and cryptologists lobby the Obama administration, urging resistance to the implementation of backdoors in popular software.
Kids’ apps and websites set for scrutiny by ICO and other privacy watchdogs
The ICO and other global watchdogs are to examine kids’ apps and websites to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
Peeing robot spoils the fun as Google temporarily unplugs map-editing tool
Map Maker’s offline until Google sets up moderation that will quash what it says is escalating map vandalism. Happy now, maker of weak-bladdered Android image?
SSCC 197 – Could the LOVE BUG virus outbreak happen again? [PODCAST]
Listen to our latest podcast. From the end of Patch Tuesday to the likelihood of another virus outbreak like LOVE BUG, here’s news and discussion with plenty of sound advice…
SSCC 196 – From Wi-Fi bugs to carder busts [PODCAST]
From bugs to busts, here’s the latest episode of our weekly security news podcast – for your listening pleasure.
Google unveils Password Alert Chrome extension, an early warning system against phishing attacks
Google developers have created Password Alert, an open-source Chrome extension that aims to protect users from phishing attacks.
Fee-fi-fo-fum, do I want Google to sniff my network traffic, all of it?
Google’s getting a lot of publicity for “Project Fi,” which will let you roam between 3G/LTE and Wi-Fi. Back through Google, of course…
Google blushes over Google Maps showing Android icon urinating on Apple icon
These pranks are pretty easy to pull, and Google’s got its work cut out when it comes to blocking vandalism. 
That’s SHUTTING down your PC, not SHOOTING it down! 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Ever felt like shooting your PC? This guy did it! (And more news in our weekly one-minute security video.)