In 2015 Kaspersky Lab researchers decided to examine how real the threat behind the Internet of Things (IoT) was. The results were concerning, so two years later they conducted more research into the area. FULL STORY >

After confirming that its backup system on iOS 10 is vulnerable, Apple says a security update to address the issue is on the way. FULL STORY >

In a recent report by a software security company, Apple's new iOS 10 operating system may have inadvertently weakened the security of devices by allowing unauthorised access to localised backups. FULL STORY >

Possibly including names, email addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth, Yahoo confirms it suffered a state-sponsored data breach in late 2014, affecting an estimated 500 million users. FULL STORY >

An estimated 32 million Twitter account passwords were leaked recently, prompting the company to block several million user accounts. FULL STORY >

According to Candice Sutherland, business development consultant at SHA Specialist Underwriters, many people are relatively misinformed regarding the potential dangers that weak online passwords pose. FULL STORY >

Our mobile numbers are unique. And our phones are always at hand. So could mobile provide a secure alternative to the password? Jean-Francois Ouillet, vice president of mobile security at Gemalto, outlines the potential of mobile ID. FULL STORY >

The IT security industry has been warning about the fallibility of passwords for years, yet the situation hasn’t changed. FULL STORY >

It’s conceivable that one day biometrics may replace passwords completely, across many different services says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. FULL STORY >

This week's Geek News has a little bit of everything, with a new short film from Adidas, a rumoured X Files return to TV and a scientifically designed tattoo. FULL STORY >

SplashData has revealed what the most popular and worse passwords currently in use are. FULL STORY >

Millions of LinkedIn accounts may have been compromised, after it was revealed that a package of 6.5 million encrypted passwords for the social network appeared on a Russian hacker forum. FULL STORY >

A security company named ElcomSoft cracks Apple's password and encryption measures for iOS devices. FULL STORY >

The ThumbMax is a flash drive that has added biometric protection. FULL STORY >