The Law Society is warning lawyers to take care over either taking or issuing instructions via email following the hacking of email accounts at a law firm or it’s clients. In a release today, New Zealand Law Society Financial Assurance […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Apple Inc. knew about the iCloud security flaw before the hacking incident happened
According to an interesting story that surfaced today Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) knew about the weakness in iCloud system that led to the infamous iCloud hacking of over 100 celebrity accounts in September, just days before Apple’s big launch event. Apple […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
iCloud hacking scandal reveals importance of online security
I’m going to start this week’s column with a bit of an aside. First, my big news: I’ve left the Westman Journal as its full-time editor to further my education. But don’t worry, the Journal is now in the […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Ethical Hacking Becoming a Necessity
In crime fighting the good guys always need to be better equipped than the bad guys just to stay even. That is most certainly the case in the world of computer hacking although “staying even” sometimes seems elusive. In addition […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
China calls US hacking charges groundless, irresponsible
Beijing on Thursday strongly denied a US congressional panel’s claim that Chinese government-linked hackers had launched dozens of cyberattacks on American defence contractors, saying the charges were “fabricated out of thin air.” The denial came a day after a Senate […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Hacking the way to 7 stages of eco-innovation
Eco-innovation is the practice of developing and shaping ideas into useful forms to create business value and benefit the environment at the same time. Eco-innovating with apps also bolsters brand awareness, engagement and optimization. Modeled after successful eco-friendly app development […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
NIIT, EC Council Launches Ethical Hacking Course
NIIT and EC Council on Wednesday tied up to introduce a course on ethical hacking. The two companies will jointly introduce a 50-hour course ‘Certified Ethical Hacker’ spread over 3 months. Shivan Bhargava, Group President-Skills and Careers Group, NIIT, said, […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Hacking for Good
Hacking is often done with malicious intent. But the two MIT alumni who co-founded fast-growing startup Tinfoil Security have shown that hacking can be put to good use: improving security. Through Tinfoil, Michael Borohovski ’09 and Ainsley Braun ’10 have […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Satoshi Nakamoto’s Email Provider Sheds Little Light On The Hacking And Deletion Of Bitcoin Creator’s Account
Last week, the Internet was abuzz with news of the threatened unmasking of Bitcoin’s anonymous creator who is known only by the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto.” A hacker or hackers got into Nakamoto’s email account — satoshin@gmx.com — and announced plans […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Dubai Police warn of e-mail hacking risk abroad
The warning comes in light of the Cyber Investigation Department, which is part of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), receiving a number of complaints from people about their e-mail being hacked after they had used it abroad. Major General Khalil […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…