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Nordstrom tracking customer movement via smartphones' WiFi sniffing
The department store has installed sensors in 17 US stores to collect information from customers' smartphones as those phones automatically scan for WiFi service. Nordstrom promises it's keeping the data anonymous.
Google: Yep, our cars steamrolled your privacy
A $7 million fine imposed by 38 US states will settle an investigation into Google's grab of private data - including emails, text messages, browsing histories and passwords - from unsecured wireless networks as its cars patrolled neighborhoods, snapping photos around the world.
Using Yahoo Mail? You should turn on this privacy option as soon as possible
It has taken Yahoo a ridiculously long time, but it is finally rolling out an option that will help protect users' privacy when accessing their web-based email - HTTPS.
Securing a tablet for web browsing in six easy steps
Taking your tablet online can make you vulnerable to an assortment of internet dangers, including identity theft and hackers. This is especially true if you’re taking advantage of a public hotspot rather than your home network.
Follow these simple steps to ensure safe and secure browsing no matter where you are.
Monday review: the hot 21 stories of the week
In case you missed anything, here's a list of every story we've written in the last week, for your reviewing pleasure.
What is your phone saying behind your back?
Do you always turn WiFi off on your smartphone before leaving the house or work? You might think there's no harm in having WiFi turned on but not connected to a network, but that's not necessarily the case.
Monday review: the hot 20 stories of the week
In case you missed any of these stories, here's everything we wrote in the last seven days.
Warbiking in London - insecure WiFi hotspots exposed [VIDEO]
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WiFi security around London is leaving a lot to be desired.
Learn more in our video, and how you can protect yourself better.
Australian Privacy Commissioner lays the hard word on Google as WiFi data capture saga continues
You're probably familiar with the Google Street View WiFi data collection saga by now.
It's not over yet, with the Australian Privacy Commissioner the latest critic to lay the hard word on Google.
Cybercrime trio sentenced for $3m hacking spree via WiFi and malware
A Seattle hacking triumvirate has received a collective quarter-century behind bars.
With a combination of wardriving and malware implantation, they made off with $3m plundered from company accounts - including straight from the payroll.
SWAT team raids wrong home in open WiFi network cock-up [VIDEO]
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A heavily-armed police SWAT team broke down the door of a house in Evansville, Indiana, smashed windows and tossed a flashbang stun grenade into a living room.. all because of an unsecured WiFi connection.
Security tip: When being interviewed on TV, make sure passwords aren't written behind you
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Google coder behind Street View data breach named
The New York Times claims to have uncovered the identity of the Google software engineer who wrote the code used by Street View cars when they controversially scooped up private Wi-Fi data including emails, text messages, browsing histories and passwords.
Google staff knew for years about Street View data breach
A Google engineer, responsible for data from wireless WiFi networks via Street View cars, told colleagues as long ago as 2007 that the code was collecting private data including emails, text messages, browsing histories and passwords.
SSCC 88 - iTunes security, Mac malware and Google's FCC fine
Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin chat about the security issues surrounding Apple's new iTunes security, knowledge-based authentication, Mac malware and Google's fine from the FCC.
FCC to Google - "We asked you nicely FIVE times, but now we are SERIOUS"
It looked as though Google had got away with its Street View WiFi data collection fiasco in the USA.
Until last Friday, when the FCC issued a resounding-sounding Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture against the search giant.
HTTPS enabled by default - nice one Twitter!
Twitter announces that it has enabled HTTPS/SSL by default - a great step for protecting users' privacy.
SSCC 79 - Smart meter privacy concerns, WiFi insecurity due to WPS and password hashes explained
Paul Ducklin joins Chet for the first Chet Chat of 2012. This week they discuss the privacy implications of smart meters, the recent research showing how WiFi routers are vulnerable due to an easy setup feature and password hashes.
Most Wi-Fi routers susceptible to hacking through security feature
Researchers have published a paper showing how a feature implemented in modern Wi-Fi routers intended to make securing them easier, in fact makes them insecure by default.
IHC, Mac malware, Nerd New Year, Conficker and Privacy à la Google - 60 Sec Security
Watch the latest security news in just 60 seconds!
Enjoy an IHC T-shirt sighting at Kiwicon; be unsurprised at yet more Mac malware; find out why Nerd New Year wasn't; groan because Conficker just won't go away; and get the feel for Privacy à la Google.
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