Oliver Noble

Cybersecurity expert, NordLocker

Articles by Oliver Noble

• A complete list of 22 cybersecurity tips every user must follow: How many boxes can you check?

  Friday, October 23, 2020

  Did you know that approximately 6.85 million accounts get hacked every day? This is 158 accounts per second! Even though the statistics are shocking, every user can avoid the risk of becoming a target just by following the right cybersecurity practices. Repetition is the mother of learning, so it’s a good idea to go over the things you think you already know. This list includes 22 key tips every computer and internet user should follow to protect themselves from becoming a victim of cybercrime.

• Apple vs. the FBI: How dropped data encryption plans impact user privacy

  Thursday, January 30, 2020

  About two years ago, Apple canceled its plans to implement end-to-end encryption for iCloud because of complaints from the FBI, reports Reuters. Reuters' sources say that the tech giant had to abandon full encryption of iPhone backups after FBI objections over the resulting reduced ability to gather evidence of criminal activities. Apple's intention to offer end-to-end encryption and cut off its own access to customers’ information should be lauded, despite it running contrary to the FBI's principles.