Big Tech needs even bigger Digital Privacy regulation – ban data-harvesting
Big Tech – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google (even little tech and throw Microsoft under the bus as well) could not exist in the same form today as d...
Security Software
What is a Nation-State Attack? Why you should be very afraid
A nation-state attack is a calculated cyber-attack either by a foreign government or professional hackers financed by one.
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Alexa hack – hackers can control Alexa and its IoT with a single click
Yes, another Alexa hack. While this attack vector is now closed the fundamental problem remains. Alexa is very hackable.
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Review: Fingbox V2 – don’t you worry about a Fing online
The true extent of Telstra’s recent NBN broadband meltdown was outed by Fingbox users around the country. What is a Fingbox V2 you ask?
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10 tips to protect yourself from ID theft
ID theft is a serious crime. By stealing your identity, someone can access your bank account, apply for credit cards or loans in your name, change a home addre...
TCL and Alcatel direct links to massive spyware operation
TCL, partially Chinese state-owned and licensee of the Alcatel smartphone brand, has been exposed as the sole owner of massive a spyware ring developer Shenzhe...
Thales eSE and eSIM protect Samsung Galaxy S20-series
A little-known fact is that a Thales eSE and eSIM combined chip is inside all of the Samsung Galaxy S20-series. That makes these the most secure NFC/contactles...
Google Meet – a free and secure video meeting/collaboration platform
Google Meet is part of the paid G Suite of Google apps. Shortly it will be free to use and provides a secure, app free* environment already trusted by major go...
Huawei – no monthly Google Android security updates for P20/Pro and earlier phones
The fact that Huawei is abandoning all Google Android phones from the P20/Pro or earlier by stopping monthly Google Android security updates shows what it thin...
4.4
Review: Trend Micro Home Network Security – the black box protecting your home network
Trend Micro Home Network Security is a little black box that sits between the gateway and the router and screens all network traffic. That includes stopping au...
Keeping children safe on the internet during COVID-19
Keeping children safe on the internet has a direct correlation to the amount of time parents spend on it. More time equals more safe!
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Kaspersky – Cyberattacks during a pandemic
GadgetGuy participated in an interesting teleconference (using Microsoft teams) hosted by Vitaly Kamluk, Kaspersky Director of APAC Research Group. What is the...