This Is Why Manchester United Has Banned iPads And Laptops
Recent regulations were put in place about travelling with electronic devices powered up and being able to display their legitimacy. We have become used to these sorts of crazy things being put in place in airports, but in football stadiums?
SA Company Selling Pepper-Spraying Drones
A South African company has built a drone designed to shower pepper spray on unruly crowds and says it has begun supplying units to an international mining company.
In Case You Missed It: Security Nearly Breaks Streaker’s Neck During England Test Match [Video]
A pitch-invader during the international rugby Test between the All Blacks and England is smashed by security, who almost break his neck in the process.
Please Enjoy How Much The Rich And Famous Spend On Protection [Infographic]
How much are the lives of the rich and famous worth? Apparently A LOT! Check out what celebs like Brad and Angelina spend on keeping themselves and their families safe.
Local Burglar Alarm Startup Makes A Mockery Of The Industry [Video]
If you have always thought that this new-wave of high-end alarm systems that can be operated and monitored from a smart device are only for the rich and famous – you’d be thinking right. Until now.
Local Start Up Shakes Up Defunct Alarm Industry
We’ll say it until we’re blue in the face. The integration of technology and home life is revolutionising the blue collar service market. For example, if you’ve been waiting for your local security company to release a mobile app that would allow you to monitor, arm, and bypass your home via your smartphone no matter where you are in the world, then fire them. These other guys have that issue waxed.
‘Password’ Is No Longer The Worst Internet Password
That’s right! We have a new world leader in the dumbest-ever-password category. And it’s… Well, its pretty daft.
WOW: Half Of All South Korean’s Credit Card Details Have Been Stolen
The apparently secure credit card details of almost half the Korean population have been swiftly stolen and sold to marketing firms
Which Of These Countries Is Going To Have Their Nuclear Weapons Stolen?
We often read about whether countries are increasing or decreasing their nuclear activity, but statistics on nuclear weapons security will leave you surprised. Since 2012, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, a non-profit initiative launched by CNN founder Ted Turner and former US Senator Sam Nunn, have been issuing snapshots in time of each countries nuclear capabilities, intentions and safety.
Is SANRAL Is Stealing Phone Numbers From Bank Databases?
Over the past week, a few very frenzied e-toll users have been complaining about SANRAL sending them SMSs which claim that they owe them money.
Hacker Reveals Major E-toll Website Security Flaw
A hacker by the name of “Moe1” has revealed to E-toll users that their pin numbers used to login to their E-toll accounts can be easily decoded if their username is known.
Major Cell C Security Flaw Revealed
Cell C’s online portal, My Cell C, experienced something of a lapse in security that allowed anyone with an internet connection to view personal information about many of their subscribers.
These Paranoid Billionaires Have A Mindblowing Security System
Al and Lana Corbi are head of a company called ‘Strategically Armoured & Fortified Environment’ or ‘S.A.F.E’ – and they’re trying to help billionaires sleep a little easier at night.
Ward Off Thieves With This Radical Dummy Cam For R129, Incl. Delivery
Look, prevention is better than cure. If you’re the curator of a small consumer goods boutique of any kind, the guardian of the office stationary cupboard, or the curator f the home bar, you’ll know that “shrinkage” can get out of hand pretty quickly. If you’re battling sticky fingers, get your hands on this quick […]
Hack My Life – Just How Vulnerable Are You? [INFOGRAPHIC]
With so much of our private information online, and with more and more of our personal devices connected to the net, the likelihood of our being hacked increases on an almost daily basis. And with that in mind, this infographic hits us with a big truth stick. You need to know just how hackable your life really is.
Guess Whose House Was Blurred Out By Google Street View? [PIC]
Google Street View does not think very highly of Ariel Castro, and why should they? Castro kidnapped three women and kept them as prisoners at 2207 Seymour Avenue, Cleveland for over 10 years.
Meet The Hackers Capable Of Disabling The Brakes In Your Car [VIDEO]
Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have been working for the last year to show that your car is not just metal and glass but contains a network of computers that can be hacked. And once hackers have gained access, the possibilities are endless.
Watch: French Open Final Disrupted By Shirtless Protester [PICS + VIDEO]
The French Open final between Rafael Nadal And David Ferrer was interrupted yesterday when a protestor jumped onto the court while the pair were playing. Ferrer was about to serve before play was halted.
They Reckon The Next iPhone Will Finally Have Fingerprint Scanning
It is not news straight from the horse’s mouth, but close enough. Brian White, a Topeka Capital analyst, believes the next iPhone and iPod will have fingerprint scanning. This would be a major update for the iPhone 5s.
Smart Key Locks Like “August” Use Your Smartphone To Open Your Door [VIDEO]
Do you hate having to dive into your bag to try and find the key to your door? You may no longer need to do that thanks to August Smart Lock. This device is set to make your life a whole lot easier.
You Can Say Goodbye To Usernames And Passwords..Soon
Trying to remeber all five passwords for your email logins, online banking and social media accounts can be time consuming. Especially when you can’t remember what password is for which account. Don’t fret, this could all soon be a thing of the past, gaining access to your accounts could soon be easier than you think.
Faux Father Tries To Enter Secret Pope Talks At Vatican
A German by the name of Ralph Napierski attempted to walk into secret talks to discuss the succession of resigned Pope Benedict XVI on Monday at the Vatican. Napierski was wearing a makeshift bishop’s cloak, had his own entourage of fake clerics, and to make the whole thing seem authentic, posed for photos with real bishops […]
London Olympics Loses 10 000 Security Guards To “Software Glitch”
With the London Olympics a mere ten days away, this is a bit of an embarrassment for Boris Johnson to admit. With the decision to outsource security of the games to private security firm G4S, their last-minute withdrawal has left politicians with no choice but to call up members of the military. Many have just returned from deployment in Afghanistan.
Facebook To Start Letting You Edit Your Idiotic Comments
You know that thing where you post a comment on Facebook and immediately regret your decision? Well, Facebook sure does. Which is why they’re rolling out a comment-editing functionality over the next few days. Rest easy, people whose grammar falls apart whenever they get excited.
Facebook Wants Your Phone Number, “For Your Own Safety”
Within the next few days, every single Facebook user will be met with a request for a verified phone number, which will apparently help users “stay in control” of their accounts. This is partially a response to security breaches at LinkedIn, Last.fm and eHarmony, but it’s also because Facebook wants to know more stuff about you.
RADVERTISING: Coca-Cola’s Awesome New Ad Restores Faith In Humanity [VIDEO]
Every day, around the world, security cameras silently observe us. Tirelessly they wait and watch, hoping to capture something significant. Usually, the only footage that ever sees the light of day is the kind that implicates someone in a crime or offence, but in reality they capture so much more. Click through for a glimpse of the heart-warming side of surveillance.
Meet CISPA, The Latest Bill To Try And Destroy The Internet
A new bill is making its way through congress – CISPA, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, which is pretty much SOPA in different shoes. It’s another attempt to give copyright enforces carte blanche to spy on internet users and censor online content without just cause. Which is sort of bad.
Journalists Being ‘Strongly Cautioned’ Against Reporting On TSA Scanning Vulnerabilities
Following a recent viral expose by blogger Jonathan Corbett on the potentially serious weaknesses in the TSA’s airport body scanners, multiple journalists have reported receiving emails from the TSA “strongly cautioning” them against covering the story. Corbett is encouraging media outlets to cover the story anyway.
Fish Hoek To Get A Trial Shark Net
Environmental planning authorities in sleepy Fish Hoek on the False Bay coast are reconsidering the installation of an exclusion net across the bay adjacent to the town, to try stave off the regular loitering of Great White sharks near the popular beach front.
Eric Schmidt: UN Treaty A “Disaster” For The Internet
The internet’s under attack again! This time by a United Nations treaty aimed at online regulation. Google’s executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, warned strongly against the suggested measures: “Do not give that up easily. You will regret it. You will hate it, because all that freedom, all that flexibility, you’ll find it shipped away.”