April 2018

Don’t Trust Android OEM Patching, Claims Researcher

Many Android device manufacturers are not telling the truth when they say they…

13 April, 2018/by serviceteamit

Brexit, Compliance, Data Sovereignty, GDPR

EU Data Protection Regulation: Divergence or Allegiance?

The tech industry in the UK has issued a warming to ministers that a transition away from EU data protection standards following Brexit will damage the UK’s status as a technology hub. Amid the growing misunderstanding amongst Brexiteers that diverging from the tough EU data protection laws will give Britain a competitive advantage compared to other EU states in this fast growing sector.

13 April, 2018/0 Comments/by Emma Muers

News

Outlook Bug Allowed Hackers to Use .RTF Files To Steal Windows Passwords

Microsoft patched a bug that allowed attackers to steal a target’s Windows account…

12 April, 2018/by serviceteamit

News

Calls For Regulation Build After Facebook Privacy Fallout

Political actors and privacy activists are calling for more regulations on data privacy…

12 April, 2018/by serviceteamit

News

Word Attachment Delivers FormBook Malware, No Macros Required

A new wave of document attacks targeting inboxes do not require enabling macros…

9 April, 2018/by serviceteamit

GDPR

Experts warn new EU data protection law will protect scammers

WHOIS, one of oldest tools on internet for verifying real identities, is at risk of being killed due to tough data protection with new GDPR regulations. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect in May and is an attempt to strengthen European data protection. However, it is thought that some of the new rights and responsibilities will conflict with existing technologies that have provided transparency on the internet.

9 April, 2018/0 Comments/by Emma Muers