Do you want to know what the dark web is? This short video by the BBC gives you the basics. Part of the internet is hidden from our view, here’s what goes on there. – BBC News
A real life hacker
Hackers do get caught – and named. A classic remote control hack, using malware, to illicitly gain access to people’s information and devices. Nottingham man who used girl’s webcam to spy on her jailed – BBC News
Chipping away at iOS security
Apple iOS (for iPhones, iPads etc) has a reputation for security and privacy – that is why I use their devices and why I recommend them to clients. I know there are issues, with the App store commissions (but at least the apps are curated, a security plus), anti-privacy actions …
Patch Tuesday – get to work…
So yesterday was Patch Tuesday – and we all know what that means. Get the updates and patching done now! Here here are my favourite round-up articles: Microsoft Patch Tuesday – January 2022 – SANS Internet Storm Centre Microsoft starts 2022 with 96 CVEs for Patch Tuesday • The Register …
Apple tried to improve your privacy but the Teleco companies do not like it
Bruce Schneier (and others) is reporting on the actions of some phone carriers actions to block the Private Relay service offered by Apple. Apple’s Private Relay Is Being Blocked – Schneier on Security Apple’s Private Relay Roils Telecoms Around the World | WIRED UK Or is it an iOS bug? …
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