Security News

Cybersecurity, privacy and technologies still top challenges for IT audit teams and leaders
2019-05-15 05:00

Cybersecurity, privacy and technologies—from mission-critical to digitally transformative—top the list of challenges IT audit teams and leaders grapple with every day, according to a study...

Panic as panic alarms meant to keep granny and little Timmy safe prove a privacy fiasco
2019-05-11 07:56

Simple hack turns them into super secret spying tool A GPS tracker used by elderly people and young kids has a security hole that could allow others to track and secretly record their wearers.…

FTC renews call for single federal privacy law
2019-05-10 10:11

It also wants to be the country's data-privacy police: commissioners called for more resources and ability to impose penalties.

Eggheads confirm: Rampant Android bloatware a privacy and security hellscape
2019-05-09 07:05

Bundled software not just an annoyance, it's also a risk The apps bundled with many Android phones are presenting threats to security and privacy greater than most users think.…

Google Touts Android Q’s New Security Update Process and Better Privacy Controls for Apps
2019-05-08 16:03

At Google I/O, the tech giant announced it is beefing up security in phones with its latest Android Q operating system by offering direct updates and privacy controls.

Is curiosity killing patient privacy?
2019-05-08 05:30

The digitization of healthcare is changing the face of fraud. With the growth of electronic health records (EHRs), online patient portals and virtual clinics, a wealth of sensitive medical...

Trust is at a tipping point: Consumers will react strongly if they feel their privacy is compromised
2019-05-06 04:45

There’s a stunning lack of consumer trust in the ability of private and public sector organizations to protect their data, as well as sharply conflicting views between businesses and consumers...