32-year-old Kris Koranteng has been arrested and charged with 11 separate counts, including conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. He and his crew are thought to have sought out vulnerable love-seekers on popular dating sites including Match.com and Chemistry.com. 
Tag Archives: Privacy
Firefox OS app permissions will give users more privacy than Android
Mozilla’s mobile platform, Firefox OS, is behind Google’s Android in just about every way. But in one important respect, privacy, Firefox OS is trying to move ahead by giving users more control over what data apps can gather from their devices…
Social media users don’t like discussing Snowden and surveillance online
Just 42% of those surveyed said they were willing to air their views or enter a discussion on Facebook or Twitter but 86% said they would be happy to discuss the NSA surveillance program in a face-to-face setting.
“There is no inside” – How to get the most from your firewall
Firewalls are often seen as having the role of a moat surrounding the castle. But data is everywhere, so it’s time to take a new look at firewalling…
Do Not Track – the privacy standard that’s melting away
Do Not Track hasn’t been in the news lately but that’s only because it’s failing too slowly for the naked eye to see. It’s melting away like a giant glacier and its meltwater is slowly washing away any hope for an industry standard that puts consumers in control of who can track them.
How to improve your Twitter security and privacy
We don’t lump Twitter in the same privacy bracket as, say, Facebook. But like any social network, Twitter is vulnerable to oversharing, data leakage and unintended consequences. We take a look at Twitter’s privacy settings, find out what they really mean, and tell you how fix them up right now, before it’s too late.
“You’re under arrest for possession of an insecure phone” – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s this week’s 60 Second Security video. News you can use in a format you can enjoy…all in 60 seconds!
Facebook given 4 weeks to respond to “largest privacy class action in Europe”
Austrian law student Max Schrems has won the first round in his class action lawsuit against Facebook over online privacy. Schrems and others are seeking damages of €500 each ($664/£400) for alleged data violations by Facebook.
Android users – Sophos needs you (and you could bag a prize)!
Sophos is looking for beta testers for the new version of Sophos Mobile Security for Android. And to sweeten the deal, we’re giving away 20 Google Play gift cards worth $25.
Police push for phone screen locking by default
The UK’s Met Police has been putting pressure on mobile device makers to enable screen locks on all new mobile devices, to encourage better security and reduce theft.