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Could brainwaves replace the password?
Cybercrime
Online threats only illegal if intentional, rules Supreme Court
56 million login credentials at risk from app vulnerability
Irish businesses may be penalized over inadequate IT security
As biometrics become more popular, the password is increasingly losing ground to new alternatives. So, are Brainwaves the next big thing biometrics?
Kyle Ellison • 03 Jun 2015 • 1 min. read
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 Ellison • 02 Jun 2015 • 1 min. read
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 Ellison • 01 Jun 2015 • 1 min. read
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 Ellison • 28 May 2015 • 1 min. read
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 Ellison • 27 May 2015 • 1 min. read
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 Ellison • 22 May 2015 • 1 min. read
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 Ellison • 21 May 2015 • 1 min. read
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 Ellison • 20 May 2015 • 1 min. read
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 Ellison • 19 May 2015 • 1 min. read