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Black Hat conference demonstrates Android and Meego NFC vulnerability

Yesterday I discussed the potential risks of NFC technology and how an attacker could ‘eavesdrop’ on NFC signals….

Future Watch V: NFC and Shopping apps security risks

Imagine a scenario where a customer walks into a supermarket to buy groceries. She receives a greeting and…

Future Watch IV: Google Glass heralds the era of wearable computing

At Google’s recent I/O conference, Sergey Brin orchestrated a compelling demonstration for Google Glass laced with skydivers, bikers,…

Future Watch III: Location based tracking threatens individual privacy

Location mapping is a highly useful tool to study social behavior but it also poses a real threat…

Future Watch II: Rogue SSL certificates on the rise

Continuing with our series of predicting potential security threats, this post delves into rogue SSL certificates. This attack…

Future Watch I: The impending dangers of Hacktivism and political hacking

Hacktivism is a rising threat to cyber security that we are sure to see more of in the…