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Feb212021 by adminNo Comments

Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach

Technology

NurseryCam/Getty ImagesA webcam system that lets parents drop in and watch their children while at nursery school has written to families to tell them of a data breach.NurseryCam said it did not believe the incident had involved any youngsters or staff being watched without their permission, but had shut down its server as a precautionary measure.The Guildford-based company told the BBC its service was used by about 40 nurseries across the UK.It said it had also notified the ICO.Under UK rules, the Information Commissioner's Office must be told of a breach if it has "significant impact" within 24 hours.NurseryCam said it first became aware of the incident shortly after 17:00GMT on Friday.It added the service would remain suspended until a security fix was in place.Logins exposedThe firm sa...

Jan252021 by adminNo Comments

Biden has promised to reform Social Security — some changes could come as soon as this year

Finance

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plans to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic during a COVID-19 response event at the White House in Washington, January 21, 2021.Jonathan Ernst | ReutersNewly elected President Joe Biden has a tall list of priorities in his first days in office, with stemming the pandemic chief among them.But experts expect one issue he promised to deal with during his campaign, Social Security reform, could also become a focal point as soon as this year.Millions of Americans count on Social Security benefits to provide income when they are retired or disabled, or when loved ones pass away.The program's funds have been running low. The latest official estimate from the Social Security Administration shows that just 79% of promised ben...

Dec252020 by adminNo Comments

SolarWinds: Hacked firm issues urgent security fix

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Nov242020 by adminNo Comments

UK telecom companies face big fines under new security law

Technology

British telecom companies face hefty fines if they don’t comply with strict new security rules under a new law proposed to Parliament on TuesdayByThe Associated PressNovember 24, 2020, 9:46 AM• 2 min readLONDON -- Telecom companies in Britain face hefty fines if they don't comply with strict new security rules under a new law proposed in Parliament on Tuesday that is aimed at blocking high-risk equipment suppliers like China's Huawei.The Telecommunications (Security) Bill tightens security requirements for new high speed 5G wireless and fiber optic networks, with the threat of fines of up to 100,000 pounds ($ 134,000) a day for companies that don't follow the rules.The bill paves the way for the U.K. government to formalize into law Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision in July prohibit...

Nov232020 by adminNo Comments

Majority of seniors have been targeted by a Social Security scam in the past three months. Here’s how to protect yourself

Finance

Getty ImagesIf you receive a text, email or phone call purporting to be from the Social Security Administration, think twice before responding.The people on the other end are likely fraudsters. And they're looking to catch individuals off guard and take advantage of their fears.The November Retirement Confidence Index from SimplyWise, a technology company that helps people make Social Security claiming decisions, found 47% of Americans have been targeted by a Social Security scam in the past three months.More from Personal Finance:12 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits by year's endMoney may be tight during the holidays. How to prepare your kidsFor families of color, the pandemic brings an outsized financial hitThe rate was even higher for seniors, 53% of whom were the targ...