Google: Data Mining Could Save Lives
Google co-founder and chief executive Larry Page believes that the fear of data-mining within the healthcare industry is costing as many as 100,000 lives per year. Responding to fears over the vast amount of personal information held by Google, a topic recently brought to the fore by the ‘right to be forgotten‘ ruling from the EU’s High […]
The Internet-Of-Things – 7 in 10 Have Concerns Over Security
The Internet-Of-Things (IOT) is here. It may not be that big today but it will be tomorrow. And you need to know about it. As a technology it will offer many benefits but it also has the capacity to connect, monitor and share an alarming amount of information about your lives too. Are you happy about […]
Are You Keeping Track Of All Your Online Accounts?
If your household is anything like mine then you’ve probably noticed that the number of internet-enabled devices you own is steadily increasingly. From smartphones to iPods, fridges to smart TVs, the number of devices that either rely upon, or at least use, the net is exploding. The number and range of connectable devices poses potential security […]
The 'IT Illiterate Population' – Whose Problem Is It Anyway?
How safe do you feel? I don’t specifically mean in a computer-related environment but in a more general sense. With all the stories we hear about conflict around the world – the recession, global warming, etc., if would be easy to dip your head, pop some pills and live in a constant state of depression. […]
Should Security Awareness Start At School?
Security awareness is something we hear more and more about these days and there is good reason for it. The threats posed by hackers and other bad guys on the internet have evolved in recent years. The days of having to worry about nothing more than a virus that played a tune through your computer’s speakers […]
Using A Poor Password? Stop Acting Like A Hacker!
Passwords, passwords, passwords. They’re worth mentioning a few times on account of the fact that they are still so darn important. Despite the advances in biometrics (fingerprints, vein scanning, smell-detection, iris scanning, et al), passwords are still common as muck which is a phrase which goes a long way in establishing why they are so […]
No T-800 Yet But Turing Test Victory Could Still Have Negative Side Effects
The Turing Test has been passed for the first time by a computer that was able to convince a panel of experts that they were conversing with a human being. The supercomputer completed the test by successfully convincing the judges it was human more than 30% of the time. Running a program called “Eugene Goostman” the […]
Samsung Foresees Smart Smart Society. But Will It Be Secure?
Electrical conglomerate Samsung has a vision for the UK which, if realised, will see the country change from a digital society to a smart one. According to research published by the company, along with the Big Innovation Centre think tank, the UK public are clamouring for new technology that will make their work and home […]
What Can An Allegedly Dumb Facebook-Using Thief Tell Us About Security?
When it comes to securing computers, networks and information you may think that there isn’t much to it. In some respects, you would be quite right too (though the level of training and expertise required to be competent in this area most definitely shouldn’t be underestimated). After all, computers are logical devices and you typically […]
Security Incidents – Don't Forget Your Business Competitors
If you run any kind of business these days then there is a very good chance that you utilise the internet in some way to aid the accomplishment of your corporate objectives. Because of this you should be aware that there are risks inherent with using the web, especially now that stories about data breaches are […]