- German watchdog says new Google Maps app breaches data protection law Google's recently released Google Maps app for iOS may be in breach of European data protection law, according to a German data protection firm.
- New surveillance technology analyses video for human characteristics, greatly reduces false alarms Netwatch, an established security company that specialises in crime prevention technologies, has developed a surveillance technology that can distinguish between human and non-human activity, greatly reducing the number of false alarms issued to key holders, security guards and members of the police force.
- Forget to logout of Facebook recently? Here's how to end old sessions remotely It's happened all of us. At one point or another you'll use Facebook on a friend's computer or smartphone, or at an internet café, and forget to logout. Here's how to end old Facebook sessions remotely and avoid those embarrassing frapes.
- DNSCrypt secures "last mile" internet vulnerability OpenDNS has released a 'technology preview' of a new security tool known as DNSCrypt. DNSCrypt encrypts all DNS data between you and your internet service provider (ISP) or DNS provider, like OpenDNS, preventing illegal traffic "snooping, tampering, or even hijacking".
- Apple continuously tracking and storing iPhone location data The Apple iPhone and iPad with 3G connectivity constantly record and store location data to a file on the user’s device according to security researchers Pete Warden and Alasdair Allan. The two uncovered the existence of a “secret” file on iOS devices complete with legacy location data and will present their findings later today at Where 2.0 in San Francisco.