FCC: Google WiFi intercepts are ‘worrisome’
June 14, 2010 by moto · Leave a Comment
Google’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) collection of personal information transmitted over WiFi networks is “worrisome,” said a Federal Communications Commission official in the agency’s first public response to the search engine’s May acknowledgment that it intercepted wireless Internet communications.
Joel Gurin, chief of the FCC consumer and governmental affairs bureau, wrote on the commission’s official blog June 11 that the incident raises “important concerns,” but stopped short of chastising Google. Rather, he suggested that consumers read an FCC guide to securing wireless networks.
“Whether intentional or not, collecting information sent over WiFi networks clearly infringes on consumer privacy,” he wrote.
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Digital Economy Bill will cost consumers ‘£300 million’
April 23, 2010 by moto · Leave a Comment
Telegraph.co.uk talks about the Digital Economy Bill through the voice of Matt Warman, Consumer Technology Editor.
The controversial Digital Economy Bill could force consumers to spend a significant amount of money on upgrading the security of their wireless networks, broadband supplier TalkTalk has claimed.
The Bill, which is likely to be rushed through parliament in the wash-up process that takes place between an election being called and parliament being dissolved, places the onus on network owners to make sure that their networks are not used for illegal activity.
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You Decide: should you leave your Wi-Fi connection open?
August 14, 2009 by moto · Leave a Comment
If you have wireless broadband, you might feel generous and want to leave the connection open. But do the social benefits outweigh the personal risks?
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How I Spent My Summer: Hacking Into iPhones With Friends
July 8, 2009 by moto · Leave a Comment
PHILADELPHIA — Like many teenagers, Ari Weinstein spends his summers riding his bike and swimming. This year, the 15-year-old had another item on his to-do list: Foil Apple Inc.’s brightest engineers and annoy chief executive Steve Jobs.
Ari is part of a loose-knit group of hackers that has made it a mission to “jailbreak” Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch. The term refers to installing unapproved software that lets people download a range of programs, including those not sanctioned by Apple.
Hackers paying up to £22k for Nokia 1100 phone
Nokia 1100 handsets are being traded in the criminal underground for thousands of dollars as it reportedly enables users to hack into online bank accounts through a software vulnerability.
Mobile Security: Saying Yes When You Really Should Say No
March 20, 2009 by moto · Leave a Comment
Do you use a smarthphone to access bank and credit card accounts? How about accessing Web-based applications at your favorite social network or Web mail provider? Do you synchronize your mobile device with your desktop PC or laptop?
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Wi-Fi Alliance plans security and usability improvements
February 23, 2009 by moto · Leave a Comment
The percentage of mobile devices incorporating Wi-Fi is soaring, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance, and added functionality, security and improvements in ease of use are key to the future of the wireless technology.
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Wi-Fi needs tighter security
January 28, 2009 by moto · Leave a Comment
A little-known division of cell-phone company Motorola Inc. snooped on Chicago-area retailers’ wireless hot spots and found signs of lax security that could invite hackers.
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The 4 Security Rules Employees Love to Break
January 8, 2009 by moto · Leave a Comment
Most CSOs and security managers know employees are taking risks everyday that could set their company up for a breach. What some of the biggest offenses? And what can be done to nip that risky behavior in the bud? John Stewart, CSO of Cisco, offers his take on 4 rules people love to break and offers advice on getting them to stop.
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13 tips to protect yourself on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
May 27, 2008 by moto · Leave a Comment
Even if the sour economy thins their numbers, holiday shoppers will crowd stores, especially on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and its online counterpart — the following Monday, known as Cyber Monday.
