4 d. ago WhatsApp messaging app banned on all US House of Representatives devices

Memo says that cybersecurity office deemed WhatsApp a high risk due to ‘lack of transparency in how it protects user data’The WhatsApp messaging service has been banned on all US House of Representatives devices, according to a memo sent to House staff on Monday.The notice to all House staff said that the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high-risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ed Miliband opens the door to more drilling in North Sea despite previously branding plans 'climate vandalism'

The government has issued new guidance that will allow applications to be resubmitted for the Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas field.

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9 d. ago Every Gmail account user should check one setting immediately

Google is warning all users to make some important security changes to their Gmail, Google and YouTube accounts

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2 w. ago FBI issues warning to all 1.8b iPhone users over dangerous scam: 'Delete these new texts NOW'

The phone scam has surged more than 700 percent this month, as cybercriminals launch a new wave of text attacks targeting Android and iPhone users across the US.

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2 w. ago CCTV issued after 'thief uses woman's iPhone to spend £342 on Apple Pay'

Officers believe the man pictured could have vital information

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3 w. ago Android users urged to 'immediately' download new security update

As Android delivered an upgrade last month to help block hackers, it is important to keep on top of your phone's security.

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4 w. ago Apple issues warning to all 1.8b iPhone users over security threat: 'Act NOW'

Apple is urging all of their 1.8 billion iPhone users to take steps to protect themselves from a security threat lurking in devices, allowing hackers to access personal information.

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4 w. ago Four tips for home care, from vacuuming your mattress to cleaning your dishwasher?

I tried some of the advice from Kyshawn Lane of the wildly popular Instagram account Weekly Home CheckBuy an exclusive print from our Well Actually seriesI am fairly tidy. I stay on top of vacuuming and laundry; I wipe down counters and sinks. But when it comes to appliances and structural issues at home, I don’t know a thing. If you told me my AC was run by a family of small penguins who blow cold air through the vents, I probably wouldn’t believe you, but nor would I have a better explanation.Enter: Kyshawn Lane, the man behind the wildly popular Instagram account Weekly Home Check. Every week, Lane posts videos about how to care for your home and the things in it. In a calm, encouraging voice, he demonstrates how to weather-strip your doors or label your electrical circuit breaker box. Continue reading...

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last month Apple issues urgent warning over 'critical' iPhone update to combat flaw

Apple has confirmed that the software includes a fix for a critical vulnerability that could let hackers gain access to personal content

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