German carmaker patches flaw that could allow hackers to gain access to BMW, Mini, and Rolls Royce vehicles
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The Critic’s View: Data Privacy Day / Data Protection Day
Our round-up of the expert views concerning keeping your data safe online
Russian Dating Website Buys Back 20 million Stolen Email Addresses
Details remain sketchy - has the hacker turned security consultant?
Government Funding To Turn Gloucestershire Nuclear Lab Into Green Tech Research Park
Funding to transform former Nuclear Lab into centre for renewable energy and cyber security skills
CyLon To Help Startups Develop UK’s Cyber Defences
The scheme aims to develop the UK into Europe's hub for cyber security startups
Amazon Targets Businesses With WorkMail Cloud Service
Amazon challenges Microsoft and Google with the launch of an email service aimed at businesses
China Demands Technology Firms Hand Over Source Code
Protectionism or national security? China demands foreign firms hand over source code for inspection
7 Ways To Increase Your Privacy By Customising Firefox
Johnathan Nightingale, VP Firefox at Mozilla, explains how you can safeguard your privacy on computers and mobile devices
US Military Develops Invisible Biometric ‘Passwords’
The end of traditional biometric and password security? US Military signs deal for new ID verification system
Severe Linux GHOST Flaw Spooks Out Computer Users
Critical vulnerability found in Linux systems gives attackers control without system credentials
Could Your Apps Be Putting Your Smartphone At Risk?
Smartphone users need to be aware of what data their mobile apps have access to, say Silent Circle and Blackphone
Taylor Swift’s Twitter, Instagram Accounts Hacked
"Hackers gonna hack hack hack hack hack", it seems, as Taylor Swift's Twitter account not able to “shake it off” as Lizard Squad strikes again
How To Stay Safe Online In 3 Simple Steps
With today being Data Privacy Day, the identity and data protection specialist at digital security firm Gemalto explains how you can avoid the ever-increasing dangers of the Internet
Most Employees “Would Sell Company Passwords For £100”
How much do you trust your employees with the passwords to important documents?
Facebook Denies Hackers Caused Outage
Facebook, Instagram and Tinder were all affected by the outage, which left millions across the world unable to access the services
Google Project Zero Reveals Mac OS Zero-Day Flaws
Google research team reveals three serious Mac OS flaws, after Apple fails to respond with fixes
Kim Dotcom Targets Skype With Encrypted Chat Rival
Fugitive millionaire delivers on promise of encrypted rival to Skype to stop government snoops
Sony Music Bosses Braced For Damaging Leaks
Sony issues blanket apology ahead of more embarrassing leaks from 'Guardians of Peace' (GoP) hackers
Sky Is The Limit For Pornography
UK Internet giant blocks porn by default to protect children, but IT security firms warn the move could create a new set of problems
WordPress Disconnects Unpatched Sites
In a continuing effort to secure hundreds of millions of users, WordPress.com is disconnecting self-hosted sites that haven't updated the Jetpack add-on
UK Firms’ Faith In Security Tools And Policies Is Misplaced
Less than half of firms regularly take basic measures like installing patches and updating software, Cisco research finds
WhatsApp Web Arrives On Desktop
WhatsApp Web launches for desktop users, but not for iOS users due to “Apple platform limitations”
Primary School Child Learns How To Hack A Laptop In Ten Minutes
Hacking is so easy, even a seven year-old girl can do it, experiment finds
Shock Horror – We Are All STILL REALLY BAD At Passwords
'123456' and 'password' top SplashData list of the world’s worst passwords
How Sex And Dating Apps Are ‘Leaking’ Your Data
Security flaw puts users of apps including Tinder, Grindr, Angry Birds, Starbucks and Whisper in danger
How To Explain Ransomware To A Five-Year-Old
The definitive definition of ransomware from the experts for the kids (and adults, too)
Memory Corruption Flaws Found In VLC Media Player
VLC says 'non-exploitable' flaws in VLC 2.1.5 have been fixed
Microsoft Outlook Email Hacked In China
GreatFire.org points finger at Cyberspace Administration of China
Mercenary Hackers Offer Espionage-as-a-Service
The hackers' high level of skills means there attacks will rarely discovered, according to IT security firm Taia Global
Britain And USA To Stage Cyber War Games
“Shall we play a game?” The UK and US are to launch cyber attacks on the City of London and Wall Street