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Ashley Madison slammed with $1.6 million fine for devastating data breach

Posted on December 15, 2016 by David Bisson

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has demanded Ashley Madison pays a hefty finefor its failure to protect millions of its users’ data.
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading Ashley Madison slammed with $1.6 million fine for devastating data breach→

Posted in Ashley Madison, data breach, Data loss, privacy

These 26 brand new Android smartphones come with malware pre-installed

Posted on December 14, 2016 by David Bisson

You might be wise to steer clear of buying one of these Android smartphones this Christmas.
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading These 26 brand new Android smartphones come with malware pre-installed→

Posted in Android, malware, SBN

DDoS-for-hire takedown! 34 arrests made by Europol, FBI, and others

Posted on December 13, 2016 by David Bisson

Europol, the FBI, and other law enforcement agencies have arrested 34 individuals who paid for DDoS-for-hire services.
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading DDoS-for-hire takedown! 34 arrests made by Europol, FBI, and others→

Posted in DDoS, SBN

SamSa ransomware devs rake in $450,000 in a year

Posted on December 13, 2016 by David Bisson

Sadly, it seems that crime pays all too well… at least for the masterminds of the SamSa ransomware.
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading SamSa ransomware devs rake in $450,000 in a year→

Posted in encryption, malware, Ransomware, Samsa

How to secure your Wi-Fi network – the more advanced version

Posted on December 12, 2016 by David Bisson

David Bisson offers further tips that users can follow to better protect their Wi-Fi and boost their router security.
Continue reading How to secure your Wi-Fi network – the more advanced version→

Posted in Hacking, privacy, router, Security threats, Vulnerability, Wi-Fi

Ex-Expedia IT worker hacked firm to commit insider trading after he left

Posted on December 9, 2016 by David Bisson

An ex-employee of Expedia has admitted he stole private information from executives at his former employer to commit insider trading.
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading Ex-Expedia IT worker hacked firm to commit insider trading after he left→

Posted in Expedia, Insider trading, Law & order, Vulnerability

Kids’ privacy-endangering internet-connected toys should be banned, says EPIC

Posted on December 8, 2016 by David Bisson

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is asking the FTC to ban vulnerable IoT-enabled toys from the marketplace.
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading Kids’ privacy-endangering internet-connected toys should be banned, says EPIC→

Posted in encryption, EPIC, ftc, IoT, privacy, Vulnerability

Adobe Flash responsible for six of the top 10 bugs used by exploit kits in 2016

Posted on December 7, 2016 by David Bisson

Of the top 10 vulnerabilities incorporated by exploit kits in 2016, six of them (rather unsurprisingly) affected Adobe Flash Player.
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading Adobe Flash responsible for six of the top 10 bugs used by exploit kits in 2016→

Posted in adobe, adobe flash, malware, Ransomware, Vulnerability

How to secure your Wi-Fi network – the basic version

Posted on December 7, 2016 by David Bisson

What we can do to better secure our routers and our Wi-Fi networks?
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading How to secure your Wi-Fi network – the basic version→

Posted in botnet, DDoS, Denial of Service, Internet of Things, password, router, Vulnerability, Wi-Fi

The Canadian government wants to know how much its citizens really care about privacy

Posted on December 6, 2016 by David Bisson

The Government of Canada has created a survey in which it asks citizens to weigh in on how much they value their digital privacy.
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading The Canadian government wants to know how much its citizens really care about privacy→

Posted in canada, encryption, privacy, SBN

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