Pacemakers patched against potentially lifethreatening hacks
Potential exploits are ‘the fuel of nightmares’, say experts Continue reading Pacemakers patched against potentially lifethreatening hacks
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Windows 10’s privacy dashboard aims to tackle data concerns
Telemetry and data settings collected into new online tool to boost transparency and understanding Continue reading Windows 10’s privacy dashboard aims to tackle data concerns
Stolen details of 3.3m Hello Kitty fans – including kids – published online
A year after Sanrio promised that the records were safe, the database – including more than 186,000 children’s details – has appeared online Continue reading Stolen details of 3.3m Hello Kitty fans – including kids – published online
FTC sues D-Link for ‘insecure’ routers and IP cameras
Regulator launches crackdown on insecure devices that allow snoopers to spy on you and your family Continue reading FTC sues D-Link for ‘insecure’ routers and IP cameras
Obama’s social media posts published as searchable archive
Everything from Twitter posts to Instagram pictures can be searched in the Obama administration’s social media archive Continue reading Obama’s social media posts published as searchable archive
Telegram encrypted messaging app adds ‘Unsend’ button
Telegram becomes the latest app to offer to save your blushes – but remember, no message ever really entirely disappears Continue reading Telegram encrypted messaging app adds ‘Unsend’ button
Man sues Verizon for $72m for not stopping him committing ID theft
Kelly claims that Verizon’s clerk should have acted to stop him from succumbing to temptation to commit fraud Continue reading Man sues Verizon for $72m for not stopping him committing ID theft
Using real names online ‘leads to discrimination and harrassment’
Common sense suggests that requiring people to use their real names online would lead to better behaviour – but the evidence doesn’t support that Continue reading Using real names online ‘leads to discrimination and harrassment’
Designer launches fabric to bamboozle facial recognition
Berlin-based artist Adam Harvey’s fabric is designed to be worn around your face and baffle the cameras Continue reading Designer launches fabric to bamboozle facial recognition
Welcome to America. Now, what’s your Twitter handle?
Privacy advocates condemn US immigration asking for visitors’ social media account names Continue reading Welcome to America. Now, what’s your Twitter handle?