Security News

Stringent password rules lower risk of personal data breaches
2018-10-15 05:15

The all-too-common practice of using the same email address/password combination to log into multiple websites can be damaging, especially for employers with many users and valuable assets...

Week in review: Blocking compromised passwords, removing personal data from connected cars
2018-09-03 12:30

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: 0patch releases micropatch for Windows Task Scheduler zero-day Acros Security, the company behind 0patch, has released...

Facebook: It’s too tough to find personal data in our huge warehouse
2018-08-29 11:57

GDPR: it means give users their data when they ask for it, and Facebook's refusal to do so has provoked an inquiry by the Irish DPC.

How to remove personal data from connected cars
2018-08-28 19:24

“Your car is a computer that stores a lot of information about you. When you sell or donate your car, that personal data might be accessible to the next owner if you don’t take steps to remove...

T-Mobile Hacked — 2 Million Customers' Personal Data Stolen
2018-08-24 11:03

T-Mobile today confirmed that the telecom giant suffered a security breach on its US servers on August 20 that may have resulted in the leak of "some" personal information of up to 2 million...

Timehop Breach Impacts Personal Data of 21 Million Users
2018-07-09 13:52

A massive breach has impacted up to 21 million users' personal data and their social media "access tokens."

Timehop Hacked — Hackers Stole Personal Data Of All 21 Million Users
2018-07-09 10:33

And the hacks just keep on coming. Timehop social media app has been hit by a major data breach on July 4th that compromised the personal data of its more than 21 million users. Timehop is a...

US telcos will stop selling personal data to third parties: What your business can learn
2018-06-20 12:50

Following last month's revelations of privacy violations, mobile carriers have been shamed into taking action.

PageUp Breach: Personal Data Exposed
2018-06-12 11:03

HR Software Provider Says Names, Addresses, Emails and Phone Numbers ExposedPageUp, an HR software developer based in Australia, is warning that malware-wielding attackers may have accessed a raft...

Chrome, Firefox iframe exploit can steal Facebook profile info and other personal data
2018-06-01 18:16

A side-channel attack on CSS could expose your personal data to malicious websites, unless you update your browser immediately.