Category: Computer Security

UK citizens may soon need licenses to photograph some stuff they already own | Ars Technica

Copyright strikes again, with photographers and publishers hit particularly hard. Source: UK citizens may soon need licenses to photograph some stuff they already own | >>>

Posted: December 13, 2015 in Computer, Security

FBI director renews push for back doors, urging vendors to change business models | Network World

FBI Director James Comey still wants encryption backdoors, says tech companies understand his need for them. Source: FBI director renews push for back doors, urging >>>

Posted: December 13, 2015 in Computer, Security

Facebook User in Thailand Facing 32 Years in Prison for Liking Something on Facebook | Complex

This seems excessive. Source: Facebook User in Thailand Facing 32 Years in Prison for Liking Something on Facebook | Complex

Posted: December 12, 2015 in Computer, Security

MIT invents untraceable SMS text messaging system that is even more secure than Tor | Haktuts

Computer scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new SMS text messaging system that is untraceable and apparently even more secure >>>

Posted: December 11, 2015 in Computer, Security

In Kazakhstan, Internet backdoors you! | CSO Online

Source: In Kazakhstan, Internet backdoors you! | CSO Online

Posted: December 8, 2015 in Computer, Security

Advent tip #7: Do I really still need Flash? No. No you don’t. | Naked Security

e Source: Advent tip #7: Do I really still need Flash? No. No you don’t. | Naked Security

Posted: December 7, 2015 in Computer, Security

​Dell in hot water again as second ‘Superfish’ root certificate surfaces | ZDNet

After the discovery of eDellroot, Dell users now need to revoke trust for a second root certificate that makes them an easy target on a >>>

Posted: December 1, 2015 in Computer, Security

Windows 10 Users May Pursue Class-Action Against Microsoft

Microsoft Windows 10 is liked by some, but many hate the new OS. Despite the mixed reviews, it’s no secret that there are several problems >>>

Posted: November 30, 2015 in Computer, Security

Revealed: FBI can demand web history, phone location data without a warrant | ZDNet

The FBI can use national security letters (NSLs) to force companies to turn over sensitive user data without a warrant, according to filings. Source: Revealed: >>>

Posted: November 30, 2015 in Computer, Editorial, Security

Hackers can hijack Wi-Fi Hello Barbie to spy on your children | Technology | The Guardian

Security researcher warns hackers could steal personal information and turn the microphone of the doll into a surveillance device Source: Hackers can hijack Wi-Fi Hello >>>

Posted: November 29, 2015 in Computer, Security