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Tag Archives: Privacy
FTC sanctions phone location tracking company for not allowing customer opt-out
Nomi has been ordered to tidy up its business practices as part of a settlement with the FTC over its tracking of retail customers’ smartphones.
How to secure your baby monitor
Two more families say they’ve had baby monitors turned into nursery-room eavesdropping bugs. Here’s how to button up your baby’s security, camera, Wi-Fi, router and all. 
Cisco releases first transparency report, showing literally nothing to hide
Networking supergiant Cisco has become the latest big firm to release a transparency report, detailing its approach to dealing with requests for information from governments and police forces.
New ‘Clear’ app helps you erase your online mistakes
Sure, we’d love to wipe away those rude/racy/rebellious posts, but how erasable is erasable? Two phrases come to mind: “screen capture” and “digital archive!”
Costa Coffee Club warns of possible database intrusion
Coffee chain Costa’s just sent out a warning about a possible data breach. Only 1 in 5000 accounts were affected, but the Coffee Club is offline for now. A bulk password reset will follow…
D-Link router user? Keep your ears and eyes open for the next firmware fixes!
A critical bug that leaves various D-Link routers wide open has apparently been patched… …except that the patches need patches. Watch out!
Police use lost phone to post selfies on woman’s Facebook account
We charge this phone and Facebook account with flagrant lack of passcode and privacy protection!
5 online privacy and security tips for travelers
Going on holiday or traveling for businesss any time soon? Here are 5 online privacy and security tips for when you’re on the road.
Woman sues Google after in-app purchases drain her bank account
She’s alleging that Google Play’s inadequate security let crooks siphon thousands of dollars in charges from her account.