U.S. House bans whatsApp on official devices over security and data protection issues
The U.S. House of Representatives has formally banned congressional staff members from using…
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Taj Mahal security to be monitored by drone
In view of the continuing terrorist threat on the 17th century Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh police is…
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Yahoo data breach could be biggest known cyber attack; 500 million accounts hacked in 2014
Yahoo Inc has said that at least 500 million of its accounts were hacked in 2014 by what it…
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Americans okay with facial recognition: survey
Data collection, whether in the name of security, science, or efficiency, can have dark implications no matter the…
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Biometric tests begin at U.S.-Mexico border
For the first time on the U.S. southern border, authorities have started conducting facial and iris scans on foreigners entering…
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Public CCTV Systems in Scotland under crisis, claims internal police report
CCTV systems for public safety across Scotland are fragmented, lack strategic direction, are in parts obsolete and may be…
By web-post | 2 minutes readIsraeli scientists warn of privacy intrusion with biometric ID system
More than 70 Israeli computer scientists have written to the government seeking a re-think on plans to create a nationwide…
By web-post | 2 minutes readUK Surveillance Camera Commissioner issues CCTV Owner/Installer guidance
The Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Tony Porter has issued guidance setting out the responsibilities of both owners and…
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New rules for UK household CCTV systems
A recent ruling in Europe has resulted in a change in the way domestic or household CCTV is governed in the UK. The ruling…
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Average salary of Indian cyber security professionals Rs 7.8 lakh p.a.
In a first-ever survey on the salaries of cyber security professionals in India, it was found these averaged Rs 7.8 lakh annually…
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Taj Mahal security to be monitored by drone
In view of the continuing terrorist threat on the 17th century Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh police is expected to deploy drone…
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Germanwings crash raises concerns about cockpit door security
The pilot of the crashed Germanwings flight 4U 9525 was locked out of the cockpit, according to French authorities, raising…
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HP identifies vulnerabilities in home security systems
HP has released results of a security testing study revealing that owners of Internet-connected home security systems may not be…
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Domestic CCTV users in UK may face tougher rules
Homeowners who use a domestic surveillance camera system on their properties but fail to take their neighbours privacy into…
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New guidance for household security cameras
Restrictions may have to be imposed on household CCTV cameras after a surge of complaints about spying neighbours. Tony Porter,…
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