Could a hacker remotely control your car?
Techworld asks security and car tech experts how hackers take control of a car remotely and whether carmakers have it covered.
Margi Murphy | 25 Jul | Read more
Stories by Margi Murphy
Tinder is verifying notable profiles so if you swipe a celebrity - it's for real
Those desperate to share a espresso martini with Katy Perry may be one step closer - now Tinder is verifying celebrity profiles so you don't dismiss them as spammers.
Margi Murphy | 08 Jul | Read more
Jaguar Land Rover wants to read driver's brainwaves to predict car accidents
Some firms are researching how to get rid of a driver, but Jaguar Land Rover is focusing on reading their brainwaves to predict car accidents.
Margi Murphy | 20 Jun | Read more
'Privacy policies should be called surveillance policies' says Privacy International chief
The balance between a firm's competitive advantage and citizen privacy is hard for governments to judge, but simply ignoring the problem will not help, privacy and data experts warn.
Margi Murphy | 12 Jun | Read more
Google reassures users on privacy and security thanks to pressure from the UK
Google made attempts to win back those frightened off by how it uses browsing and personal data yesterday, with a new website and account settings.
Margi Murphy | 03 Jun | Read more
Advanced threat protection: Key insights from the ComputerworldUK cybersecurity conference
Top security experts gathered at the ComputerworldUK-Fortinet ATP event earleir this month to explain the threats to your organisation - and how to protect yourself.
Margi Murphy | 27 May | Read more
Dropbox gets top marks for security
Dropbox ups its security with new global certification following a history of vulnerabilities.
Margi Murphy | 21 May | Read more
Developments in call monitoring technology surge
Huawei and Ericsson appear to be the main players for securing handsets, judging by recent patent filings.
Margi Murphy | 21 Apr | Read more
SAP says customers - like the NSA - can do what they like with its software
CEO Bill McDermott says reports about SAP's role in the NSA's controversial mass surveillance projects are "misleading" but adds firm is "honoured" that it contributes to national safety.
Margi Murphy | 17 Mar | Read more
EU data protection manifesto at danger from lobbyists 'who favour big data over big data protection'
The regulation to standardise data protection rules and crimes across the European Union is "perhaps the most lobbied" in the history of the European commission, Christopher Docksey warned.
Margi Murphy | 13 Mar | Read more
Ford, Toyota and General Motors could be taken to court over hackable cars
A renowned lawyer claims the manufacturers turned a blind eye to security vulnerabilities, leaving "cars to be hacked and control wrested away from the driver".
Margi Murphy | 13 Mar | Read more
Lack of biometric data legislation left police a law unto themselves, say MPs
The science and technology committee warned that while there are clear benefits to storing and analysing biometric data, the practice is a legal minefield with no oversight.
Margi Murphy | 07 Mar | Read more
Volvo CIO: Data privacy is now a priority alongside car security and safety
Connected cars can communicate personal data about drivers, including their entertainment preferences, their location and even if their nearest road needs gritting due to ice - and the security of this information is of utmost importance.
Margi Murphy | 04 Mar | Read more
Police criticised for uploading 'innocent people' to mugshot database
While the database complies with the Data Protection Act, a court ruling three years ago found that storing photos of those not charged or cleared of an offence could be illegal.
Margi Murphy | 04 Feb | Read more
BMW promises drivers security to rival online banking in its connected cars
BMW has re-configured its connected cars after hackers were able to unlock car doors using their smartphones in "minutes".
Margi Murphy | 03 Feb | Read more