How to protect yourself from snoopers
Now that the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 AKA Snooper’s Charter – is law, how can you protect yourself from government snoopers? The new law forces…
Blockchain bandits hit crypto start-ups
There is a growing interest by hackers in fledgling firms seeking to build businesses around blockchains and digital currencies. That is troubling given the current…
Choosing a VPN
Choosing a VPN Dozens of companies sell VPN services, and you can find plenty of reviews to help you choose. The things to look for…
New number spoofing scam warning by fraudsters
A new smartphone scam – known as number spoofing – is getting millions of pounds for fraudsters consumers are being warned. Financial Fraud Action UK…
Stolen Facebook, Google passwords dumped online
More than two million stolen passwords used for sites such as Facebook, Google and other web services have been posted online.It is suspected the data…
GCHQ and NSA spy on smartphones
GCHQ and the US National Security Agency (NSA) is reported have cracked the security codes which protect data on iPhones, Blackberries and Android devices. German…
Nuisance calls must be stopped says ICO
The data protection regulator has called for more powers to stop companies making nuisance calls, after fining a firm that broke the rules.Tameside Energy Services,…
France warns Snowden bugging claims will damage EU- USA relationship
French President Francois Hollande has said allegations that the US bugged European embassies could threaten a huge planned EU-US trade deal.He said there could be…
Warning over hacked webcams
Webcams should be covered when not in use because hackers could be using them to spy on people a charity has warned.Childnet International says webcams…
US snoopers program PRISM- more information leaking out
News that the US government’s National Security Agency (NSA) has been snooping into the phone records of Verizon customers quickly escalated into reports that it…