Icann, the company which helps control the internet’s infrastructure has called for plans to end website owner’s anonymity. In a move that has provoked strong opposition, Icann hopes the move will mean more transparency when it comes to those who publish websites. At present, anyone who registers a domain has to provide contact details, but this
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What would you do if one of your favourite TV shows has just been announced to be added to Netflix, or maybe a show you want to see, is not available on the Netflix in your country? Due to strict licensing laws, some content might not be available in every region. By using a VPN,
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A vulnerability has been discovered in Samsung keyboards, which have unfortunately been installed in over 600million devices since last year, when the bug was first discovered. As the Samsung bug exposes Android users to hackers, it means those who know how can not only access the user’s phone, but also take control of it. The glitch, which
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With so much in the news about data breaches and security hacks happening across the world, it is no surprise that protecting yourself is so important now. When it can happen to the US government, Sony Pictures and Apple, then you realise no one is safe from hacking. There are numerous ways to stay safe
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One of the world’s biggest tech companies and the White House have announced plans to increase the number of encrypted connections on the internet. Apple recently announced, at their unveiling of iOS 9, that they will be urging developers to use the “HTTPS” encryption on web pages, as opposed to the more common, and more unsecured
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It has been announced by the Internal Revenue Service that over 100,000 people’s information have been access through an unauthorised breach of security online. Hackers access taxpayer’s information in IRS breach, confirmed to be through on online system implemented by the IRS themselves. The ‘Get Transcript’, which allowed taxpayers access to a wealth of personal information
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Wireless internet has become more widely available anywhere in the world, whether you are on a tiny island in the Pacific, or deep in the Amazon basin, wireless internet is always just around the corner. No longer do you have to search through foreign cities for a cheap internet cafe, you just rock up with
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Chris Roberts, an American hacker who was on a United Airlines flight, has claimed that he not only hacked the in-flight entertainment systems but also gained access to the flight systems aboard the plane, just by using his laptop. Hacker claims to have taken control of airline mid-flight, but aviation experts think otherwise. Boeing has released
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With the introduction of ‘activation lock’ back in 2013 for Apple’s iPhone, it allowed users to safeguard their devices from thieves resetting stolen devices in order to use them. This feature made it impossible for anyone to reset the phone without permission from the registered user. But since the launch of Apple’s Watch, there has been
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Ofcom research has revealed that seven out of ten internet users in the UK are more than happy to give personal information, however only one in five are willing to give out credit card information. The research survey carried out by the UK’s telecom regulator Ofcom of almost 2000 adults, focussing on internet usage and how concerned
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