DNA testing kits: What are the privacy risks?
By in Information Security, on janvier 17, 2020 at 2:54

DNA testing comes with a price, one with potentially long lasting consequences. We explore the big privacy risks with commercial DNA tests.

Windows 7 no longer runs security updates – here’s how to stay secure
By in Information Security, on janvier 13, 2020 at 4:36

Official service and support for Windows 7 Home users ends January 14, 2020. If you’re still using Windows 7 past that date, your PC could be at risk. Here are a few solutions to stay safe.

What is malvertising and how can you defend against it?
By in Information Security, on janvier 9, 2020 at 12:22

Malvertising is a prominent online threat that can infect your device while browsing. Find out how to defend against it in our comprehensive guide.

CISSP certification study guides, cheatsheet + best courses for the exam
By in Information Security, on janvier 3, 2020 at 2:05

We provide “cheat sheets” to help ensure you’re fully prepped come exam day. We also recommend CISSP study guides and coursesto consider.

Report: 267 million Facebook users IDs and phone numbers exposed online
By in Information Security, on décembre 19, 2019 at 10:00

A database containing more than 267 million Facebook user IDs, phone numbers, and names was left exposed on the web for anyone to access without a password or any other authentication. Comparitech partnered with security researcher Bob Diachenko to uncover the Elasticsearch cluster. Diachenko believes the trove of data is most likely the result of […]

Report: 1 in 5 secondhand mobile phones still contain personally identifiable data from previous owners
By in Information Security, on décembre 17, 2019 at 10:00

Researchers examined 100 secondhand smartphones from Ebay and discovered nearly 1 in 5 contained data from previous owners.

What is a drive-by download and how can it infect your computer?
By in Information Security, on décembre 13, 2019 at 3:18

Drive-by downloads enable attackers to make their way onto your computer without your knowledge. Find out what they are and how to stay safe from them.

California and Oregon’s new IoT laws: How will they impact you?
By in Information Security, on décembre 10, 2019 at 1:20

Developing a new ‘smart’ device? As of January 2020, new legislation in California and Oregon mandate stronger security for the Internet of Things (IoT).

2.7 billion email addresses exposed online, more than 1 billion of them include passwords
By in Information Security, on décembre 10, 2019 at 9:11

Comparitech researchers found a massive trove of email addresses and passwords left online with no password or other authentication required to access it.

The ultimate guide to smart home security
By in Information Security, on novembre 20, 2019 at 3:22

Anyone can set up their own smart home security solution, or find a company to manage it. Here’s everything you need to know about smart home security.

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