The Circle
The book talks about a near future where the most significant company in the world is The Circle. They don't deal in goods, but in what we all know is the real commodity of …
Apple releases cleverly framed report on government data requests
Apple has released what will be the first of many biannual reports on government information requests it receives, and has included a statement saying that “Apple has …
Can a Swiss cloud give users complete privacy?
Telecom provider Swisscom has announced its plans to set up a “Swiss cloud” that would give both Swiss and later foreign users some peace of mind regarding whether …
Malicious “Apple ID Information Updated” notification doing rounds
An unimaginative but likely relatively successful phishing campaign is targeting Apple users once again, trying to get them to share their login and financial information. The …
The dangers of weakening cybersecurity to facilitate surveillance
In response to the controversy over the alleged surveillance practices of the NSA, the White House established the Review Group on Intelligence and Communication Technologies, …
US agency employees let invented woman expert into the network
Once again, and more spectacularly, security researchers have proved that attackers wielding a fake LinkedIn account sporting the image of an attractive woman claiming to be …
Fake LinkedIn profile gathering info for targeted attacks
Social networks are great sources of information for cyber criminals and a great way to enter the potential victims’ circle of trust. An ongoing social engineering …
ENISA issues recommendations for securing data using cryptography
ENISA, the European Union’s “cyber security” Agency, launched a report recommending that all authorities should better promote cryptographic measure to …
CoverMe: Private texting, sharing and secure phone calls app
CoverMe, a secure texting, document sharing and phone call app, launched today after a beta period. Features include: Make free secure phone calls Send self-destructing …
Tips for protecting your personal and business data
As the risk of security breaches continues to become more prevalent, it is increasingly important that consumers and organizations protect their confidential information. …
US Senate committee backs law to continue phone-record collection
A few days after a bill seeking to end the government’s dragnet collection of phone records has been introduced by US Senator Patrick Leahy and Congressman Jim …
Lavabit and Silent Circle to create email impervious to snooping
The founders of recently shut down encrypted email service Lavabit and encrypted communications firm Silent Circle have announced the creation of the Dark Mail Alliance, a …