Old software that does exactly what you want, in the way you like to do it is everywhere – I am still using a copy of Paint Shop Pro v7.04 from 2000! But what happens when that legacy software or hardware is part of vital infrastructure or other systems? Bruce …
Building a botnet – this can impact you!
This is a story from a few days back but it came to mind following a discussion yesterday with a client who questioned “changing their router/modem/firewall” in a report a prepared for them. This is not the whole answer – which included VPN – but is some of it. SANS …
You cannot win – one person’s privacy is other’s “stifling free speech”
Twitter has introduced new rules, enabling the removal of images and videos of private individuals on request. This looks like a good thing – it respects people’s privacy on Twitter’s platform and takes great steps to improve their policies that prevent harassment of individuals. However critics are objecting that it …
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So you think you’re lucky…
Having mangled the Dirty Harry quote, let me tell you about the “Wheel of Christmas” running over on Octagon Technology. Every day running up to Christmas Eve there are chances to win great prizes – including a free ticket to a Business Cyber Security Webinar to be held in February …
The ICO, Clearview facial recognition data and our police
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has been investigating the Australian firm Clearview, that processes facial recognition data. The ICO has announced “its provisional intent to impose a potential fine of just over £17 million on Clearview AI Inc”. ICO issues provisional …
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