Password promiscuity puts Brits at risk of cyber-fraud
by David MastersOver 1.7 million Brits risk being caught out by cyber-criminals because they use the same password for all their online accounts. New research found that nearly half (46%) of UK adults use the same password to log in to banking, shopping, and social networking sites. A further 54% confessed to using variations of the same password across all sites. Nearly one in seven (68%) claimed it is too difficult to remember multiple passwords. This ...
December 17, 2008
Ethical hackers taught by distance learning
by David MastersA UK distance learning school has launched a course in professional computer hacking skills. The 300-hour accredited programme in 'ethical hacking' from the International Correspondence School (ICS) teaches participants the methods used by criminal hackers. Ethical hackers, also known as 'white hats', are paid to search for the weaknesses in computer security systems that make them vulnerable to attack. They are usually employed by anti-cybercrime units in the corporate and public sector. Students on ...