security
Facebook shared user data with select companies
Facebook acknowledged the information was given to a “small number” of companies including RBC Capital Markets and other business partners.
Australia forms task force to guard elections from cyber attacks
The Group of Seven leaders meeting in Canada were expected to endorse measures to protect elections against foreign interference.
Russia asks Apple to help block Telegram
Telegram has been banned in the country for refusing to give the security services access to private conversations.
Facebook streamlines its two-factor set up to enhance user account security
As security is the prime aspect of the social network, the company has beefed up its security measures to make users account more secure.
TeenSafe app exposes thousands of Apple accounts
A teen tracking app has been found violating user safety by putting at risk account details of its owners.
Socially responsible funds dump or rethink Facebook over data privacy
Several socially conscious investment firms are selling or rethinking their Facebook Inc holdings.
Website flaw exposes real-time locations of US cellphones
A company from California, which gathers real-time data in mobile devices, had its website vulnerable.
Facial recognition inaccurate in 98 per cent cases: Report
From smartphones to laptops, and even home security systems, facial recognition is now an unsaid prerequisite.
How security patches play an integral role in today's times
Many popular smartphones put the user’s private information at risk of being hacked due to slow security updates.
Google set to fix Android security updates for once and all
Google will make it compulsory for manufacturers to roll new security patches.