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Malware in the App Store? You CANNOT be SERIOUS! [Chet Chat Podcast 215]
Take a listen to the latest Chet Chat podcast, our fun-but-informative weekly commentary on the latest computer security issues.
Smartphone passcodes are protected by the Fifth Amendment, says US court
Cops can still force suspects to unlock phones with a fingerprint but passcodes are off the agenda… for now.
Change this setting to stop Siri spilling your selfies!
A Siri-ous bug affecting iOS 9 could let a crook skip your passcode, and get at your photos… …and access your contacts, and send bogus messages in your name. Here’s how to fix it.
Google’s ‘right to be forgotten’ appeal – France says ‘non!’
Google and other search engines could potentially face fines of up to 5% of their global operating costs if they do not comply.
Facebook: our cookies keep you safe from cyber terrorists!
Belgian data protection authority: You’re as bad as the NSA!!!
US senator blocks proposed surveillance law opposed by Facebook and Google
Lobbying pressure from an alliance of big internet companies and civil liberties groups – and the resistance of one steadfast US senator – forced the Senate Intelligence Committee to withdraw proposed legislation requiring social media companies to report “terrorist activity” to the government.
Facebook lets you opt-out of targeted ads but it will still collect your data
Most websites rely upon advertising revenue to survive and Facebook is no exception. Now it wants to boost that income by delivering ads based upon information obtained from what you’ve liked and shared on external sites.
Guess what? Facebook “Dislike” scams are back…
Facebook mentions “Dislike”…and back come the Dislike scams! Don’t get caught, and don’t let your friends fall for it, either.
After iOS 9 launches, Ad blockers top the App Store chart
Users lost no time in blockading their iPhones against adverts after Apple gave them the chance in the launch of iOS 9.