Kyle Ellison

Kyle Ellison

Independent Correspondent



107 articles by Kyle Ellison

Could brainwaves replace the password?

Could brainwaves replace the password?

Could brainwaves replace the password?

As biometrics become more popular, the password is increasingly losing ground to new alternatives. So, are Brainwaves the next big thing biometrics?

Kyle Ellison03 Jun 20151 min. read


Cybercrime

Online threats only illegal if intentional, rules Supreme Court

Online threats only illegal if intentional, rules Supreme Court

Cybercrime

Online threats only illegal if intentional, rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has reversed the decision to convict a Pennsylvania man who directed violent online threats at his ex-wife, citing intent as necessary legal grounds for conviction.

Kyle Ellison02 Jun 20151 min. read


56 million login credentials at risk from app vulnerability

56 million login credentials at risk from app vulnerability

56 million login credentials at risk from app vulnerability

As many as 56 million login credentials may be at risk because of cloud services used incorrectly by app developers, according to new research from the University of Darmstadt.

Kyle Ellison01 Jun 20151 min. read


Irish businesses may be penalized over inadequate IT security

Irish businesses may be penalized over inadequate IT security

Irish businesses may be penalized over inadequate IT security

Irish businesses have been criticized for their IT security standards after it was revealed that a significant majority are not currently meeting the legal requirements.

Kyle Ellison28 May 20151 min. read


Mobile Security

Mobile banking security still a barrier for consumers

Mobile banking security still a barrier for consumers

Mobile Security

Mobile banking security still a barrier for consumers

Customers are increasingly turning to mobile apps to make simple banking transactions, but a significant portion of those who don't bank on mobile devices cite security concerns as the reason.

Kyle Ellison27 May 20151 min. read


Apple bolsters app store security with 2FA and Touch ID

Apple bolsters app store security with 2FA and Touch ID

Apple bolsters app store security with 2FA and Touch ID

A new update to the Apple Store app for iPhone and iPad has bolstered its security features, adding two-factor authentication (2FA) and increased Touch ID support.

Kyle Ellison22 May 20151 min. read


Cybercrime

CareFirst data breach leaves 1.1m health insurance customers vulnerable

CareFirst data breach leaves 1.1m health insurance customers vulnerable

Cybercrime

CareFirst data breach leaves 1.1m health insurance customers vulnerable

More than 1.1 million health insurance customers have been left vulnerable by a vast data breach, after criminals gained access to a CareFirst database in a "sophisticated cyberattack."

Kyle Ellison21 May 20151 min. read


Logjam attack leaves tens of thousands of HTTPS websites vulnerable

Logjam attack leaves tens of thousands of HTTPS websites vulnerable

Logjam attack leaves tens of thousands of HTTPS websites vulnerable

Tens of thousands of HTTPS websites, mail servers and other internet services could be left vulnerable by a flaw that would allow criminals to snoop and modify encrypted data.

Kyle Ellison20 May 20151 min. read


Privacy

Google and Apple among tech giants urging Obama to block phone surveillance

Google and Apple among tech giants urging Obama to block phone surveillance

Privacy

Google and Apple among tech giants urging Obama to block phone surveillance

Google and Apple have signed a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to reject any proposal that would grant police access to encrypted phone data.

Kyle Ellison19 May 20151 min. read