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Internet of Things Barbie Could Let Hackers Spy On Children
A new WiFi Barbie doll presents parents with a new set of online security worries
WhatsApp Users ‘Can Be Tracked By Anyone’
A design flaw reportedly allows WhatsApp users' online status and other information to be monitored, even with the strictest privacy settings
Samsung Warns Of TV Eavesdropping
Users of Smart TV should be careful of what they say in front of it, according to Samsung
The Critic’s View: Data Privacy Day / Data Protection Day
Our round-up of the expert views concerning keeping your data safe online
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
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
Google And Max Mosley Square Off Over Sex Party Images
Spank you very much, as Max Mosley slaps Google with a lawsuit over sex party images
Government Wants To Be Able To ‘Crack’ Encrypted Messages
Prime Minister David Cameron calls for powers to allow spies to access the content of encrypted communications in fight against terror
75 Percent Of Tor Hidden Site Traffic Involves Child Abuse Images
New study aims to find types of hidden sites on Tor, but warns against drawing too many conclusions
Microsoft Expands Document Inspector for Office Suite
Microsoft updates its Office Document Inspector to stop users leaking personal data when sharing documents
Everybody Wants To Steal My Girl, Or Steal My Data?
Chris Eng, VP of research at Veracode, highlights 6 ways One Direction can keep their private pictures private
Human Error Blamed For Increasing Number Of Data Breaches
ICO figures obtained in a FoI reveal that humans not machines are responsible for 93 percent of data breaches
Facebook Rejigs Its Data And Adverts Policies
New Facebook terms and conditions, including improved ad targeting, will kick in on January 1
London’s Businesses “Facing Daily Data Loss Risks”, Says EMC
Storage provider offers some top tips to make sure your data stays safe
Home Office Set To Introduce New Data Surveillance Plan
Measures to be introduced this week will require ISPs to retain IP address data and make it available to police upon request
IBM Patents Design for Data Privacy Engine
IBM's newly patented data privacy engine safeguards cloud data shared across borders. This new invention improves upon manual privacy techniques
Google Contributor Offers Web Users Chance To Block Ads
Google Contributor allows users to pay a nominal fee to support their favourite sites, while removing ads
Facebook Reportedly Developing Professional Edition
Facebook is secretly working on a version of its site with stricter privacy controls and office collaboration features
Apple Watch Under Investigation By US Security Authorities
FTC seeks assurances regarding health data security and privacy from apps working with the Apple Watch
Mozilla Celebrates Firefox’s 10th Birthday With Privacy Pledges And Developer Version
Mozilla pledges to protect users privacy and launches Firefox 33.1, Firefox for Developers and launches Polaris initiative with the Tor project