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Top 5 security tips for Android Lollipop
The Biggest Hacks of 2014
Privacy
20 million dating site profiles targeted by hacker
Electronic Frontier Foundation outlines plan to end NSA surveillance
Android Lollipop has a number of new ways to keep your data private. So, start with these top 5 tips to keep your smartphone secure.
Alan Martin • 29 Jan 2015 • 0 min. read
There were a number of big security breaches during 2014, but which was the biggest? We count down the top 5.
Alan Martin • 28 Jan 2015 • 1 min. read
The Electronic Frontier Foundation, an American civil-liberties group, has revealed its plans to end global mass surveillance, The Inquirer reports.
Alan Martin • 28 Jan 2015 • 4 min. read
Less Technical
Taylor Swift hacked, but denies naked pictures will be leaked
Singer Taylor Swift has had her Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked, but laughed off claims that the hackers will release nude photographs of her.
Marriott fixes Android app exploit that could expose personal data
Marriott International has fixed an exploit in their Android app, that could expose personal details for customers of the hotel chain, highlighted by a security researcher.
Alan Martin • 27 Jan 2015 • 2 min. read
Mobile Security
Android Wi-Fi Direct bug means hackers can reboot your device
A vulnerability in Android's Wi-Fi Direct functionality has been uncovered by security researchers.
Alan Martin • 27 Jan 2015 • 1 min. read
Social Media
Facebook, Instagram and Tinder hit by outages, but deny cyberattack
Social Media giants Facebook, Instagram and Tinder were hit by simultaneous outages on Tuesday, which led many to suspect a coordinated cyberattack, reports City AM.
Cybercrime
Flurry of cyberattacks causes concern for Davos elites at World Economic Forum
Cybercrime was the focus of everyone’s attention at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos.
Alan Martin • 26 Jan 2015 • 1 min. read
