Microsoft alerts EU democracy groups to cyber attacks ahead of elections
Microsoft has detected cyber attacks targeting think tanks and non-profit organisations across Europe in the lead-up to European Parliament elections.
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Aberdeen airport first in Scotland to receive new security award
Aberdeen International Airport has become the first in Scotland to receive a new accolade.
UK will be ‘less safe’ with no-deal Brexit, warns ex-MI5 chief
Britain will be “less safe” if it leaves the EU without a deal with Brussels, a former head of MI5 has warned.
Aberdeen Airport acts against new drone threat
Airport security experts in Aberdeen have stepped up measures to stop the threat of drones grounding flights.
Hive adds an outdoor security camera to its smart home line-up
British smart home maker Hive is adding an outdoor motion detecting security camera to its line of connected products.
New law cracks down on poor device passwords in California from 2020
Smart device makers will be forced to use unique default passwords on all their products sold in California from 2020.
Facebook security breach: How to protect your account
The Government’s cyber-security watchdog has said it is investigating how the breach of nearly 50 million Facebook accounts might have affected UK users, as it issued advice for members.
This man was locked out of home when his smart doorbell thought he was Batman
A homeowner wearing a Batman T-shirt was automatically locked out of his house when his security system detected the superhero’s face and thought it was an intruder.
Security made simple and duty free doubles as Aberdeen airport redevelopment takes off
The second phase of a £20 million extension at Aberdeen International Airport today opened to passengers.
Hackers steal data of 150m fitness app users
More than 150 million user accounts of popular diet and fitness app MyFitnessPal have been hacked, its owners said.
New Aberdeen airport security area to open in time for summer holidays
The next phase of a £20 million extension to Aberdeen International Airport is on schedule to open in time for the summer holidays.
Are you at risk? This security flaw in banking apps left millions vulnerable to hacking attack
Mobile banking customers are being advised to update their apps after experts discovered a security flaw that left millions vulnerable to hackers.
Samsung believes phones could one day read our palms
Samsung has filed a patent application for a palm reading smartphone camera that could be used to help remember a password.
Here’s how to fix that very serious password bug on your Mac
Apple has advised customers to set an administrative password while it resolves a security issue in the latest version of its Mac operating system.
Hi-tech facial recognition security will be hidden inside virtual aquariums at Dubai Airport
Passengers leaving Dubai Airport will be subjected to hi-tech facial recognition security hidden inside virtual aquariums.
Ticket prices at AECC to rise by 65p in bid to tighten security following Manchester Arena terror attack
Gig-goers will be faced with extra charges at the North-east’s biggest concert venue as a result of the increasing terrorist attacks being carried out around the world.
Police in warning on threat of cyber crime
Cyber criminals pose a threat in the North-east – but police said people can help themselves by being careful with passwords.
Security overhaul of Aberdeen council’s IT system to cost more than £60,000
More than £60,000 will be spent replacing and upgrading Aberdeen council computer systems after a high-profile cyber attack earlier this year.
Searches planned for Aberdeen’s Highland Games to help ensure safety
Bag searches are to be carried out at a major Aberdeen event that could attract 10,000 people this weekend.
Union Square announces plans for random bag searches at Aberdeen shopping centre
An Aberdeen shopping centre will be conducting random bag searches following the recent terror attacks in the UK.
How can you protect against ransomware?
Preventing cyber attacks must be approached “pro-actively” by the public and it is “critical” businesses do more to protect themselves, security experts have warned.
Motorcycle and moped owners put on high alert after Aberdeen thefts
Police are urging moped and motorcycle owners in Aberdeen to take extra security precautions following a spate of thefts in the city.
Security tags attached to shopping baskets at North-east supermarket
Baskets at a supermarket have been tagged in a bid to "remind" customers not to walk off with them.
Police presence stepped up at key UK locations after Brussels terror attacks
Police numbers have been stepped up at key locations around the UK in the wake of the Brussels attacks.
Schools’ trips abroad called off after advice issued by Government
ALL school trips abroad have been cancelled until next year amid concerns over safety following the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Fire-hit former Aberdeen hospital site gets 24-hour security
ROUND-the-clock security has been put in place at a fire-hit former hospital site to stop "another Broadford Works".