In yet another example of how very hackable Tinder is, an engineer set up bait female profiles and then hooked up the guys who “liked” them.
Tag Archives: Security threats
Uber goes Big Data, shares customers’ data with a hotel chain
Uber has joined the rank of Big Data sellers, up there with Facebook, Google and Visa. The product: data about customers’ movements, where they shop, where they work, where they go and much more. 
Serious Security: China Internet Network Information Center in TLS certificate blunder
TLS certificates are very important. In fact, you could say they are the cornerstone of online security, especially for e-commerce. So we thought we’d use a story about a recent certificate security blunder to remind you why…
Will Artificial Intelligence keep humans as pets?
Steve Wozniak is the latest tech luminary to sound a note of caution about the potentially apocalyptic dangers of Artificial Intelligence. 
New Android ‘on-body detection’ leaves your phone unlocked as long as you keep moving
Keep it jiggling, whether in hand, pocket or purse, and the accelerometer will keep your Android phone unlocked and ready to go. Handy for pickpockets!
SSCC 190 – The CeBIT 2015 edition [PODCAST]
Recorded right on the Sophos booth at the CeBIT show in Hannover, Germany. Here’s the Fifth Anniversary edition of our weekly podcast…enjoy!
New anti-terrorism unit will tackle extremist content on the web
European security officials have proposed a new online counter-terrorism unit to help combat increasing online extremism.
4 things to consider when allowing Macs into your business
Macs are starting to make serious headway into corporate networks but they’re bringing new challenges with them. We look at 4 things you’ll need to deal with if you’re considering allowing Macs in your business.
Mandarin Oriental hotel chain confirms credit card breach
Thieves planted malware on POS systems on some US and European Mandarin Oriental hotels. Guests, restaurant and gift shop customers: check your statements!
Venmo mobile payment service under fire for security carelessness
Venmo is taking heat after a news report last week revealed security holes you could “drive a truck through,” in the words of one aggrieved Venmo user whose account was drained of $2850.