Adobe works hard to fix ‘critical’ software security glitch

BufferAdobe has said it is working to fix a “critical” security flaw in its Reader, Acrobat and Flash Player software. It warned that the vulnerability potentially enables hackers to take control of affected computer systems, and that users running Windows, … Continue reading

Australia’s top legal official confirms Street View investigation

BufferA dispute in Australia between members of the public and photographers gathering data for Google’s Street View service has been referred to the country’s police, the country’s Attorney General (senior law officer) has said. Robert McLelland told journalists ahead of … Continue reading

Bangladesh blocks Facebook over caricatures

BufferFacebook has found itself in hot water with a second country in a matter of days, as a result of ‘objectionable’ material posted on the site about the Prophet Mohammed. Authorities in Bangladesh have placed a block on the social … Continue reading

Search engines failing to protect users, say European regulators

BufferThe world’s largest search engines have been accused of not doing enough to protect the privacy of users. According to a report by the Financial Times, technology firms Google, Microsoft and Yahoo have all come in for criticism and been … Continue reading

Google set for international scrutiny after admitting ‘mistakenly’ collecting personal data

BufferGoogle has moved closer to being subjected to a thorough investigation of its business practices by both American and EU authorities. The search giant’s admission that it recorded private communications sent over unsecured wireless networks brought an immediate call from … Continue reading

Is your Facebook password an open invitation to hackers?

BufferMany people have had their Facebook account broken into by criminals, according to a new report. The document, in which users recount their experiences on social networks, is compiled by US consumers’ champion Consumer Reports, and bears the apt sub-title … Continue reading

Google reveals UK government carries out third highest number of online checks on citizens

BufferThe UK Government has made 1,166 requests for information about its citizens from Google in the last six months, the internet search giant has revealed. It came third out of almost 100 countries where Google operates, placing it behind only … Continue reading

EBay to add weight to campaign to tackle US retail crime

BufferAn alliance between EBay and a major American group of retail companies has announced a joint assault on organised retail crime, and the selling-on of stolen goods online. These scams are estimated to have cost the world’s retailers US$115billion in … Continue reading