Fitness trackers trick users into parting with their cash
Apple’s famously scrupulous security credentials have been called into question after dodgy apps which scammed users out of money were found on the App Store.
Your self-driving car may not be just around the corner
If you’re hoping for a self-driving car to drive you around in the near future, you may have to re-set your expectations. This is the view of numerous AI experts from around the world, who have argued that the world of autonomous driving may be further off than many expect, or indeed hope, it to be.
Facebook not expected to boost its approval rating any time soon
Facebook has had a rather rough ride in 2018, with a number of PR disasters denting the company’s trustworthiness around the globe.
Christmas shoppers warned over dodgy ads
Consumers have been urged to exercise caution when shopping online this year, as not all ads may be quite what they seem.
Instagram GDPR feature exposes user passwords
Instagram has informed account holders of a security flaw that could have exposed their passwords.
Domestic WiFi routers breached using five-year old vulnerability
Researchers have discovered a five-year old security vulnerability that’s still being used by hackers to access domestic WiFi networks in 2018.
Security expert advises against pre-emptive hacks
Business owners who are worried about becoming the next victim of a data breach have been advised against being tempted into firing first against their adversaries.
‘Worlds-first’ flexible smartphone revealed
A Chinese technology manufacturer has revealed the first glimpse of what it says is the world’s first ever flexible smartphone.
Rumours of a hack abound after Apple locks numerous accounts
Apple users have been locked out of their accounts and asked to change their passwords – amid reports that the company may have been victim to a data breach.
Fashion retailer loses 6.4 million passwords in server attack
Women’s fashion retailer SHEIN has been forced to admit that hackers may have accessed 6.4 million customer passwords following a malware attack.
