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Thursday, 3 March 2016

Latest news from Naked Security (03/03/2016)

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Thursday, 3 March 2016
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Got ransomware? What are your options?

Is there a secret shortcut to unscramble ransomware? Or are you stuck with paying up? We take a dispassionate look at the options...

Facebook exec freed by Brazilian police after arrest over Whatsapp messages

First Apple refused to let the FBI in at the back door, now the police are coming through the front door and taking Facebook in for questioning.

Posting photos of your kids online could lead to prosecution

France's privacy laws are so fierce, these over-publicized kids could sue their parents after they grow up.

Adblockers are a "protection racket", says senior politician

The UK culture secretary is worried about the demise of the publishing industry, but he's directing fire at the wrong target.

Facebook faces antitrust privacy probe over user data

The German competition authority says Facebook's terms are too convoluted for users to know what they're getting into.

The OTHER iPhone unlocking case – Judge sides with Apple

A New York judge ruled earlier this week that the government can not force Apple to assist the FBI in unlocking an encrypted iPhone.

DDoS attacks are soaring, says new report

Akamai says DDoS attacks are on the up, but characteristics have shifted, as attackers have moved to quick strikes based on rented botnets.