location tracking
Garmin knocked out by ransomware attack
Jul 24, 2020Garmin, the wearable tech company famous for its GPS fitness trackers and activity smartwatches, is suffering a global outage – and ransomware appears to be to blame.
Smashing Security podcast #180: Taking care of Clare
May 28, 2020On this special splinter episode of the podcast, we’re joined by actor and comedian Clare Blackwood in the hope of convincing her that cybersecurity is no laughing matter. Hear what happens in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
Smashing Security podcast #175: Zoom deepfakes, Zardoz, and ‘Rona tracing
Apr 23, 2020Will deepfake disguises hit a video conference near you, can Coronavirus-tracing apps be trusted, and should Facebook shut down anti-quarantine events? All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Maria Varmazis.
The Shield: the open source Israeli Government app which warns of Coronavirus exposure
Mar 23, 2020The Israeli health ministry released a smartphone app which takes location data from users’ phones in an attempt to determine if they might have been exposed to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Should you be worried about your privacy? Perhaps not.
Smashing Security podcast #170: PornHub, Coronavirus apps, and remote working
Mar 19, 2020It’s a self-isolated Coronavirus special as we discuss with our quarantined special guest how COVID-19 is making itself felt in the world of cybersecurity, and we offer tips on how to better protect yourself if you’re unexpectedly working from home. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast with Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Malicious Life’s Ran Levi from his attic.
Smashing Security podcast #169: Burglaries, breaches, and bidets
Mar 12, 2020How one guy’s exercise routine made him a burglary suspect, how multi-factor authentication can cause headaches as well as stop hacks, and how Virgin Media got itself in a pickle over its sloppy data security. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Maria Varmazis.
Internet-enabled dash cams that allow anyone to track your GPS location in real-time
Jan 21, 2020Watch out car drivers. If you have have installed a BlackVue dash cam into your vehicle you might have unwittingly made available your real-time GPS location.
Smashing Security podcast #149: Falling in love with fraudsters
Oct 10, 2019We take a trip to Staten Island, New York, to hear how a case of cyberstalking resulted in the arrest of 20 alleged mobsters, learn about the nude photo-loving insider threat at Yahoo, and discover how fraudsters might be boosting Match.com’s profits. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Ran Levi of “Malicious Life.”
Smashing Security podcast #144: Google helps the FBI, Twitter Jack’s hijack, and car data woes
Sep 5, 2019Should Google really be helping the FBI with a bank robbery? What’s the story behind the Twitter CEO claiming there’s a bomb in their offices? And how much does your car really know about you? And we mourn the loss of Doctor Who legend Terrance Dicks…
Smashing Security podcast #142: Mercedes secret sensors, smart cities, and ransomware runs riot
Aug 22, 2019Darknet Diaries host Jack Rhysider joins us to discuss how cities in Texas are being hit by a wave of ransomware, how Mercedes Benz has installed a tracker in your car (but not for the reason you think), the security threats impacting smart cities, and a new feature coming to your Facebook app. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast, hosted by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
London Underground passengers told to turn off their Wi-Fi if they don’t want to be tracked
May 24, 2019From 8 July 2019, travellers on London’s underground tube network may wish to turn off their Wi-Fi first… if they don’t like the idea of being tracked.
Spying on personal alarms and GPS trackers is as simple as sending an SMS
May 13, 2019Security experts found that the devices – manufactured in China, and rebadged by multiple companies around the world – are vulnerable to a simple hack that could allow a hacker to track their location, and even secretly listen in via the microphone. Read more in my article on the Bitdefender BOX blog.
Popular family tracking app exposed real-time location data onto the internet – no password required
Mar 25, 2019More than 238,000 individuals users have had their family’s real-time location exposed for weeks on end after an app developer left sensitive data exposed on the internet, without a password. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Pausing ‘Location history’ doesn’t stop Google tracking your location. Here’s how to stop it
Aug 14, 2018You would think that telling Google that you didn’t want your location be tracked by disabling an option called “Location History” would stop the internet giant from errr.. storing data about your location. Think again.
How to avoid sharing your location on Facebook and Twitter
Apr 20, 2016Location data shared in your Facebook and Twitter posts could be abused by individuals and advertisers alike. Yasin Soliman explains how to ensure that you have the proper privacy controls in place.
Why iOS 8 could be bad news for retailers who want to track your movements
Jun 24, 2014The dramatic rise in popularity of iPhones and iPads in recent years means that Apple has had to become even more effective in protecting against hackers and snoopers.