cyberalarm CyberAlarm: Testing the "production version"... and why you should avoid it. Reviewing the "production" build of CyberAlarm. Good grief - you couldn't make it up.
decryption Virgin Media: You're only as secure as your weakest link. Avid followers will know, I've long been an advocate of password managers... specifically 1Password. So much so, I'm often criticised for treating it as a panacea. With that in mind, it's about time I outlined another risk which isn't immediately obvious; one which allows me access to almost any site you use and renders your long, unique & immensely-strong password redundant. I am, of course, referring to the security of your email provider. Preface On August 27th, I received a tweet
benefits Council Tax, PCN & Benefits Payment Data Leaked! Are you affected? Well, I guess it had to happen at some time. To be fair, I was parked on double yellow lines. No excuses, no basis to contest the penalty... I was in the wrong. In those 10 minutes however, I unwittingly caused Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council sufficient financial hardship to warrant a £70 fine; reduced to £35 if I paid within 14 days. In a cleansing act of contrition, I paid via the "secure online payment system". What's wrong? Your private, confidential payment details are being
