The new feature lets users add OpenPGP public encryption keys to their profiles that can be used to encrypt notifications Facebook sends to users’ email accounts. 
Tag Archives: Security threats
Google’s new ‘My Account’ lets you tweak privacy and security settings
…and gives you a glimpse into just how much the data king knows about you!
Why you shouldn’t worry about privacy and security on your phone
We’re offering a free Phone Privacy Check on the Sophos stand at Infosec Europe… …because we think you should be informed about privacy and security, not worried!
Facebook tests new “Security Check” tool to fend off account hijacking
“Security Checkup” doesn’t reinvent the wheel: it just drags Facebook’s login protection tools out of the drop-down menu closet and puts them right under our noses.
Yahoo to face class action lawsuit over email spying claims
Yahoo will face a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating users’ privacy by scanning email messages for targeted advertising purposes.
We don’t cover stupid, says cyber insurer that’s fighting a payout
After 2 months of patient data exposed for anyone to see, Cottage Health System’s insurance policy should have come as a relief. It didn’t.
Hackers compromise 100,000 IRS tax accounts with pre-stolen data
The Internal Revenue Service has confirmed that attackers accessed 100,000 taxpayers’ accounts using personal data stolen elsewhere.
High schooler allegedly hired third party to DDoS his school district
He might face state and federal charges. The attack crippled more than 50 schools, forcing some students to retake tests multiple times, among other miseries. 
IC3 urges social media users to beware: scams and fraud are surging
12% of the 269,422 complaints received in 2014 had a social media aspect, be it doxing, clickjacking or pharming. Here’s how to stay safe. 
Practical IT: What is encryption and how can I use it to protect my corporate data?
Businesses often don’t realise why encryption is important, and how they can use it to protect their data. The latest in our Practical IT series tells you what encryption is and how you can use it in your business.