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HP launches TPM Guard to help defeat physical TPM attacks

Current TPMs can be compromised with $20 of hardware, allowing attackers to bypass BitLocker and access encrypted content.

By Lynn Greiner

Mar 24, 20264 mins

Endpoint ProtectionLaptop SecuritySecurity Hardware

Articles

UK proposes giving digital workers the ‘right to switch off’

Organizations increasingly watch employees to monitor productivity. New rules in the UK could turn that idea on its head.

By John E. Dunn

Aug 20, 2024 1 min

Employee ProtectionIT GovernanceProductivity Software

UK set to mandate right to request flexible work from first day on the job

The UK government has legislation in the works that will formalize flexible working, increasing the number of remote-work requests workers are entitled to and shortening the time employers have to respond.

By Charlotte Trueman

Dec 6, 2022 4 mins

Employee ProtectionHybrid and Remote WorkLaws and Regulations

Microsoft commits to ban non-competes and increase pay transparency in the US

The technology giant is making four broad commitments to US-based employees, including the removal of controversial clauses from employee contracts.

By Charlotte Trueman

Jun 9, 2022 3 mins

Employee ProtectionIT JobsTechnology Industry

Poor Wi-Fi security -- my visit to the dentist

By Michael Horowitz

Feb 3, 2016 5 mins

NetworkingSurveillance

Kazakhstan’s AI-Powered Prisons: Setting a New Standard for Safety and Efficiency

By IDC

Jan 15, 2025 3 mins

Surveillance

Tor hacked via FBI fund: CMU “researchers” got $1M, it’s alleged

Here's the plan: We hold the world ransom for... ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

By Richi Jennings

Nov 13, 2015 5 mins

Laws and RegulationsNetwork SecuritySurveillance

How secure can your router get?

23 security features to look for in a router

By Michael Horowitz

Nov 10, 2015 6 mins

Network SecuritySurveillance

Germany will make telcos share customer data with the police

Despite two previous laws having been ruled unconstitutional, data retention is back in Germany

By Peter Sayer

Oct 16, 2015 2 mins

Surveillance

Tracking is no longer just on the rails for Boston's MBTA

The advertising contractor for metropolitan Boston’s subway rail system is launching a program to track riders with smart beacon technology. The company emphasizes that it is voluntary and anonymous, but privacy experts are not convinced

By Taylor Armerding

Oct 15, 2015 9 mins

Data and Information SecurityMobile SecuritySurveillance

Canon balances privacy, efficacy in CCTV demos

Canon is experimenting with new CCTV tools that allow cameras to follow you everywhere you go -- or make them blind to your presence

By Peter Sayer

Oct 15, 2015 5 mins

Surveillance

French ISPs petition court to overturn secret foreign surveillance decree

The secret government decree allowing mass surveillance of Internet traffic crossing French borders, passed in 2008, is unconstitutional, the ISPs and an online rights group claim

By Peter Sayer

Sep 4, 2015 2 mins

SecuritySurveillance