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Tag Archives: Privacy
LinkedIn patches serious leak in its AutoFill plugin
Anyone could have drained their users’ LinkedIn profile data
Is scraping files from a Freedom of Information website ‘hacking’?
A teen is being charged for downloading 7k records, 250 of which weren’t properly redacted. Who’s to blame?
RSA Conference has a leaky app… again!
Cybersecurity conferences don’t always practise what they preach.
Google in hot water over privacy of Android apps for kids
Large numbers of child-centred Android apps may be breaking US law.
Facebook: 3 reasons we’re tracking non-users
It’s just how the internet works, Facebook said.
Traditional firewalls fall short in protecting organizations, says survey
A new survey, sponsored by Sophos, asked IT managers how their firewall technology is working for them. The results are in.
5 simple tips for better computer security
Small steps really can make a big impact.
WhatsApp image showing drug dealer’s fingerprints leads to arrest
Enhanced social media images of the man’s fingers led to the takedown of 11 members of a drug ring and his sentencing.
Gmail’s new ‘Confidential Mode’ won’t be completely private
Have you ever wished it were possible to delete an email from a recipient’s inbox days, weeks or months after it was sent? If so and you’re a Gmail or G Suite user, it looks as if Google might be about to enable this kind of ‘self-destructing’ email feature on its platform.