Ready to ditch or sell your old phone or computer? Not so fast: it’s probably holding hordes of valuable data.
You might think you’ve cleared it, but certain information can be easily recoverable in the wrong hands.
Here’s how to properly clean your device and get it ready to sell or discard.
Coming second only to essential services like electricity and gas, the wireless network is increasingly becoming the lifeblood of the home.
It powers everything from smart TVs, tablets, laptops, IP security cameras to internet-enabled appliances.
So, it’s no surprise that securing your home Wi-Fi network is essential. Here’s how to boost your security at home.
Phones are no longer just a mode of communication, with apps quickly becoming their primary use. According to research by Nielsen Media, the average user engages with 28 apps per month on their device.
With the majority of apps on both Google Play and Apple’s App Store collecting some form of personal data, that leaves a large security hole in almost everyone’s wallet.
So, what sort of app behaviours can put you at risk, and what can you do about it?
Last week, we looked at how terror groups use the Internet. Here in Part Two, we’ll take a closer look at online terrorism: the use of hacking tactics to wreak havoc.
What sort of tactics are used in cyber warfare, and how do they make any difference in the real world? Here are some of the ways that hacker groups can inflict damage via the Internet.
Just like the rest of the planet, terrorists in the 21st century are making use of the Internet to communicate – both amongst themselves and with the world at large.
In response, governments have amped up their online surveillance measures using various strategies, including metadata collection and other controversial tactics.
