Ashley Madison data dump: Millions of adulterers exposed online
Hackers who stole the personal and private details of users of adultery dating website Ashely Madison claim to have released the data on to the internet.
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Software engineer highlights weakness in Facebook privacy settings
Reza Moaiandin a software developer has discovered a flaw in Facebook’s security settings allowing users to find other users profiles simply by typing in their phone number. By default, this ‘who can find me?’ setting is set to everyone/public – meaning anyone can find another user by their mobile number. This is the default setting, … [Read more…]
Campaign calls for children’s ‘right to be forgotten’
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.
All smartwatches vulnerable to hack attacks
A new study has indicated that ‘100%’ of tested smartwatches exhibit security flaws, provides guidance for secure device use.
Wearables: Brits changing attitudes to smartwatches
Then behaviour of smartwatch users is evolving, indicating a divergence in the role of a smartwatch vs. a smartphone, according to new research.
Ashley Madison hack: What are the legal implications?
Mahisha Rupan, senior associate, at technology and digital media law firm, Kemp Little comments on the fallout of the Ashley Maddison hack… offering guides on the legal implications.
Adultery site Ashley Madison hacked
Hackers have stolen and leaked the personal details of users of Ashley Madison including “all the customers’ secret sexual fantasies and matching credit card transactions”.
Spam emails at 12-year low
People are being sent fewer spam emails than at any time in the past 12 years, with less than half of all emails deemed junk, according to new research.
Abandoned basket rates increase in 2015 for UK retailers
There has been an increase in the number of people abandoning their online shopping basket without completing their purchase, compared to the same 4 month period in 2014.
Apple Pay goes live in UK
Apple Pay is now live in the UK, and MasterCard has announced that it will offer its cardholders immediate access to the new service helping them to use their cards