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Modern Warfare 2 PC Will Require a Phone Number to Play (PAYG Might Not Work!)
With Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 set for release on October 28th, I have to say that it’s probably one of my most anticipated gaming releases left for 2022. – Having played the beta last month, I was surprisingly impressed with just how solid the latest addition to the…
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ASUSTOR Upgrades Security Features and Portal App
Whenever a new security vulnerability is found, NAS manufacturers are quick to respond and release patched versions, allowing users to avoid the worst thing for them: Lost data or unwanted intruders. Recently there have been such issues with both SAMBA and OpenSSL and ASUSTOR responded quickly to these with a…
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TalkTalk Introduces Voice Authentication
Remember all those times that you’ve had to ring up a company and they’ve got one through the entire Spanish inquisition to find out if you are who you say you are, only to then say they can’t help you with your problem? TalkTalk looks to make half of that…
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Google Testing New Password-less Login
It’s no secret that Google hates passwords, as a result, they are now trialling a new system that allows you to log in to your Google account without the password. The only requirement is the use of your phone. In a post on the Android subreddit, user ‘rp1226’ posted about…
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The Role Human Error Plays When Encrypted Communication Apps Are Compromised.
Encrypted communication tools and software have seen a steady rise since the many surveillance revelations that were exposed by whistleblowers, such as Edward Snowdon. The notion of encrypting your emails, web browsing history and even phone calls have led to a battle over security vs state monitoring, but, what are…
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GCHQ Claims Longer Passwords Are Unnecessary
GCHQ is a government body which monitors communication in the UK and protects the security of its citizens. While the organization remains fairly aloof, it has come under a great deal of scrutiny in lieu of the Edward Snowden revelations. GCHQ and the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure compiled…
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See How Many Popular Apps Failed to Protect Your Password
When using an app developed by a big company, you might think that it is trustworthy and ensures your security and privacy. Well, a recent test proved how easy and vulnerable a lot of popular iOS and Android apps are to crack and have your passwords nabbed. According to security…
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FIDO United! More Backers Emerge for Removing Passwords
Everything you do online, and sometimes offline relies on you remember a string of characters, numbers and even symbols sometimes. These can be anything from your pet name, to something randomly generated by a program you’ve downloaded or even made yourself. These come with two down sides; first you have to…
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ZTE Grand S3 to Make Use of Biometric Technology for Authentication
ZTE appears to have seen a lot of potential in biometric technology and is currently shifting to embed the new technology in its Grand S3 smartphone. The company is looking to add a new authentication feature to its handset that would scan a user’s eye in order to grant access…
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Man Receives Access to High School Girl’s Account Due To Instagram Bug
There are a lot of applications out that which let users sign in using their Facebook account. However, Instagram is one application which ‘assumes’ that individuals have the same e-mail account for both services. This has ultimately led to a rather inconvenient situation. A man reportedly found out that he…
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