Paris IMSI-Catcher Mistaken for Bomb Was Actually Used for Health Insurance SMS Phishing Scam
Regular readers may remember the arrest of a drugged-up driver who carried a mysterious device in the back of her car.
73% of IoT Device Manufacturers Do Not Comply with Imminent UK Security Rules
New research warns many businesses selling networked devices could soon receive steep fines. Other countries are expected to follow suit.
Would You Implant a Phone-Readable COVID Passport Microchip in Your Hand?
This article is really about some dubious Swedish businessmen and why the world’s media gave them free advertising.
All Countries Should Have a 988 Suicide Emergency Number
US phone users who dial 988 will be connected to a suicide counselor. This change to dialing plans will save lives.
COVID-19, Privacy and Telecoms: A Round-Up
From satellite tracking to CDR data to contact-tracing apps, many mechanisms are being used to monitor people’s movements. This raises concerns about the balance between health and privacy.
5G Masts Burned in Coronavirus Panic
Fake news stories circulated on WhatsApp claim that the coronavirus epidemic began in Wuhan because it was the first city with a 5G network.
The Health Check
Businesses need to examine themselves in order to ensure their wellbeing, just like people need to monitor their own health and fitness.
The Threat to IoT Healthcare
We have been promised a revolution in healthcare thanks to the Internet of Things. However, healthcare execs are admitting that security around the IoT is simply not good enough.
Subjectivity of Perception for Mobile Phone Health Risks
Look here for a brilliantly simple explanation of the subjective way people perceive mobile phone health risks. As Michael Blastland of the BBC points out:…