Social Media: The Myth of a Private Profile

Month: August 2015

Social Media: The Myth of a Private Profile

Typically the biggest problem social media companies face is the issue of privacy, or rather how to reassure their consumer that privacy is a priority. They all have privacy policies. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg says “we value your privacy”. Eric Schmidt says he values your privacy. Everybody says we value your privacy, but do they really? You […]

The Lighter Side

EXAMPLES FROM BRITISH MILITARY OFFICERS’ REPORTS 1. His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of idle curiosity. 2. I would not breed from this Officer. 3. This man is depriving a village somewhere of its idiot. 4. This officer can be likened to a small puppy – he runs around excitedly, leaving little […]

Raj’s New Book – Coming Soon

“I found Unplugged: Luddites’ Guide to Cybersecurity to be not only useful, but a funny, fascinating read as well. The book is full of anecdotes and real-world examples that paint a sobering picture of the Big Brother-esque trends happening all around us. Many stories surprised me – is this actually what our world is like […]

Adult Friend Finder Data Breach – Blackmail R Us?

Whether it’s Tinder, Snapchat, AshleyMadison or AdultFriendFinder (AFF), many people aren’t looking for love…they’re looking for instant physical gratification. There’s nothing wrong with sex between consenting adults. However, there’s plenty wrong with submitting your sexual preferences online. To quote from the International Business Times: Blackmail The information contained in the leak includes usernames, post codes, […]