A pair of French researchers have discovered the voice command on iPhones and Android smartphones helpfully obeys the orders of any hacker who talks to them—even one who’s silently transmitting those commands via radio from as far as 16 feet away.
There were 2.5 million cyber crimes and 5.1 million frauds reported in the UK last year, the first time these offences were calculated in official estimates by the Office for National Statistics.
Rebecca Hennessy, Experian Data Quality’s Head of Marketing, details the four common problems that marketers face today, explaining how a well-developed data strategy can help to overcome these challenges and drive better outcomes.
In further evidence of how the ‘Internet of Things’ is spreading to new industries, a new app is helping sheep farmers keep track of their flock via a smartphone app.
The UK government has launched a national programme called IoTUK which it said will “amplify” the UK’s Internet of Things (IoT) capability.
YouTubers on a popular YouTube channel received hidden payments to promote the Xbox One gaming console on their video blogs, it has been revealed.
Uber has raised $1.2bn for its expansion into China, with plans to launch the taxi app in 100 cities in the next year.
Most Brits have opted-out of using their ISPs internet filter due to uncertainty around its effectiveness and concern about their internet access being restricted, while 49% have encountered a seemingly legitimate site being blocked, according to new research.
Barclays is testing Bitcoin as it looks into the potential of the cryptocurrency for online banking, charity support and other use cases.
Children from the UK could soon be able to delete any embarrassing online content that could affect future employment or relationships, following the launch of a new campaign.