Researchers have shown that a smartwatch’s motion sensors can be used to detect what keys you’re pressing with your left hand and thus guess at the words you’re typing.
Tag Archives: Privacy
Library to close down anonymous Tor browsing after DHS pressure
Within a few weeks of setting up as a relay, DHS let it be known that the library’s plans to eventually become a Tor exit node might not be a wise course of action.
Dad sues Facebook after 11-year-old shared photos and messages with men
The father of a young girl has sued Facebook for failing to enforce its age restriction policy after claiming his daughter was exposed to sexual predators when she signed up for an account at age 11.
AI surveillance camera tells you what it sees when it recognises you
Thanks to two researchers, we have a window into what those cameras think as they capture our images and movements.
We hashed them once, we hashed them twice! 60 Second Security
Out weekly wrap-up video. Watch (and smile!) in just 1 minute…
Stolen storage device leads to loss of customer bank and personal data
Thousands of Lloyds Bank customers who had insurance through Royal Sun Alliance may have had names, addresses and account numbers exposed.
California governor shoots down 350-foot no-fly drone law
He vetoed the bill because, he says, litigation would rain down on hobbyists and FAA-authorized operators. “Let’s look at this more carefully,” he said. 
TSA master luggage keys are 3D printed after photo published online
TSA-approved locks weren’t all that unpickable to begin with, but now you might as well use zip ties on your luggage. 
11 million Ashley Madison passwords cracked in 10 days
Remember how Ashley Madison did one thing right: hashed the passwords properly? Turns out they missed a few…million.
US cop goes wardriving to sniff out stolen gadgets by MAC address
He rigged up a thumb drive sized-antenna that plugs into a squad car laptop’s USB port to sniff out known stolen devices. 