Instagram Hack Leaks Celebrity Data

A flaw in Instagram code was exploited recently and hackers gathered the contact information of approximately 6 million users. While this is valuable in and of itself, the data which has captured the public’s attention is the release of celebrity contact information. For just $10 on the darknet, you can gain access to Taylor Swift’s
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Promoting Powerful Passwords

Is it up to the individual or the website to ensure every account user chooses a secure password? Dashline, the people behind the 2017 Password Power Rankings, suggest that websites themselves should feel a greater sense of responsibility when it comes to ensuring all accounts are protected with a powerful password. Their recent findings revealed
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IT Business Solutions

In the modern world it is simply not possible for a business to function without IT. But if you’re not a technologically minded person, you may struggle to understand exactly the IT infrastructure your business needs and how it works. Not to worry! CTRL I.T. has a dedicated team of qualified engineers here to help
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The Insecure Internet of Things

The Internet of Things is here. Interconnectivity between devices is becoming not only common but expected as more of our day to day objects gain online capabilities. From the development of intelligent light bulbs to remotely operated kettles to advanced surveillance systems, we are demanding more from our devices every day. And developers are providing.
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Alice Springs Earth Station Aids Drone Strikes

New documents have recently been leaked by Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who, in 2013, stole classified material which has given the world an unnerving insight into the true extent of the US’s global surveillance programs. Documents recently obtained and made public by The Intercept have shed light on the role of a secretive
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