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Okta: Reclaiming control over digital identity
Identity and Access Management

Okta: Reclaiming control over digital identity

What is a digital identity? Who is responsible for that information? And what rights do digital citizens have?.

By Graham Sowden • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated
Cybersecurity

70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated

A survey has found the majority believe social media data collection needs to be regulated, despite having little faith in their governments.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Apr 2018
34% of polled Kiwis & 27% of Aussies ready to delete Facebook after data breach
Data Protection

34% of polled Kiwis & 27% of Aussies ready to delete Facebook after data breach

The Facebook and Cambridge Analytica data breach has shown the world just how important data is to individuals and the organisations that collect it.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
Facebook is finally making changes to its data sharing controls - but is it too little, too late?
Breach Prevention

Facebook is finally making changes to its data sharing controls - but is it too little, too late?

Most Facebook users could have had their data scraped by cyber attackers, says the social network's chief technology officer.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
OPINON: Counting the broader cost of Facebook's data dilemma
Firewalls

OPINON: Counting the broader cost of Facebook's data dilemma

Barracuda SVP Chris Ross talks about the results of a recent survey they ran following the Facebook fallout to determine the true cost.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Zuckerberg admits “we made mistakes” in Facebook data breach
Breach Prevention

Zuckerberg admits “we made mistakes” in Facebook data breach

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has released a statement following the revelation that data from 50 million people was misused.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Facebook breach of 50 MILLION profiles: What we know so far
Data Analytics

Facebook breach of 50 MILLION profiles: What we know so far

A whistleblower has uncovered the practices of his illicit company, which include stealing the details of 50m Facebook users to help Trump's campaign.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

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Facebook app shares your data with phone manufacturers - time to say 'I quit'?
Virtual Private Networks

Facebook app shares your data with phone manufacturers - time to say 'I quit'?

Facebook app shares user data with over 60 device manufacturers, including Apple and Samsung, without explicit permission, according to NordVPN.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018