# Security

All time

Voices

Tom Clonan: Video means it's official - Ireland is a target for Islamic State

“Ireland fits precisely the target profile that attracts ISIS terrorists.”

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Nov 25th 2015, 9:13 PM

# slip up

Dell apologises for shipping a built-in security flaw with its latest laptops

The company has provided a removal tool and instructions, saying the certificate wasn’t adware or malware.

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Nov 24th 2015, 10:51 AM

# Safety First

So what do you need to know before shopping online?

While it is more prevalent than ever before, it’s important to take the necessary precautions before buying anything.

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Nov 21st 2015, 7:40 AM

# Security

How is our government responding to the Paris attacks?

The Taoiseach and several ministers have been speaking about what precautions Ireland is taking in recent days.

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Nov 16th 2015, 10:48 AM

# State of the Nation

Security at Leinster House to be beefed up after increased risk to TDs

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Nov 12th 2015, 12:10 PM

# Sharm el-Sheikh

Security at the airport that doomed Russian liner took off from had major holes

“I can’t tell you how many times I have caught a bag full of drugs or weapons that they have let through for €10 or whatever.”

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Nov 9th 2015, 6:05 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should gardaí be able to access your browsing history without a warrant?

UK authorities could be getting powers like this next year.

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Nov 4th 2015, 9:23 AM

# in the crosshairs

The company behind Tinder says its dating services are 'frequently under attack'

Because no site is ever truly safe.

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Oct 20th 2015, 1:55 PM

# run close

Schmidt: 'I think maybe we got lulled into a false sense of security'

The Ireland head coach felt his side lacked the same intensity that Italy brought.

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Oct 4th 2015, 8:56 PM

# Invizbox

Why these three people gave up their jobs to make this tiny privacy device

Invizbox is hoping its second product, a mobile privacy box, will make a splash in the consumer market.

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Oct 3rd 2015, 9:30 AM

# vulnerability

More than a billion Android devices are vulnerable to second Stagefright bug

This time, an attack can happen just by previewing a song or video on your phone.

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Oct 2nd 2015, 8:53 AM

# no peeking

This smartphone wants to prevent anyone from spying on your calls and texts

BlackPhone 2 offers encryption by default and allows users detailed control over app permissions.

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Sep 28th 2015, 12:36 PM

The Gardaí won't be checking your passport at Dublin airport anymore

Changes aim to make it easier and more convenient to pass through security.

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Sep 17th 2015, 10:59 AM

# look familiar?

Dublin Airport want to find the owner of this 1946 photograph

The picture was left in Terminal One of Dublin Airport yesterday evening.

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Sep 10th 2015, 10:31 AM

# Thwarted

More than 20 terror attacks have been prevented in New York since 9/11

But the city’s police chief said the risk remains “greater” than in years.

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Sep 9th 2015, 6:30 PM

# restrictions

In pics: Huge parade at Tiananmen Square but Beijing residents barred from watching

The spectacle involved more than 12,000 troops, 500 pieces of military hardware and 200 aircraft of various types.

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Sep 3rd 2015, 7:38 AM

# instant action

This smartphone chip could be a big help in the fight against bad apps

Malware can end up accessing other parts of your phone without your knowledge, but a new chip from Qualcomm could change that.

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Aug 31st 2015, 4:26 PM

# Bricking it

Here's what worried users of Ashley Madison have been saying since the hack

An online security expert say he’s been inundated with questions since the breach.

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Aug 25th 2015, 1:00 PM

# Backdoor

Own a Mac? You'll want to know about these security flaws...

One of which would allow an attacker to install software onto your computer without needing a password.

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Aug 4th 2015, 10:05 PM

# exploit

Android phones have a serious flaw that could allow hackers in with one text

And as many as 950 million Android phones could be affected by it.

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Jul 27th 2015, 6:28 PM

# quick fix

Microsoft released a critical security fix for Windows that you should install

The vulnerability could allow someone to take over your computer by getting you to open a document or directing you to a webpage.

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Jul 21st 2015, 12:39 PM

# TechKnowHow

There's a quick and easy way to make your accounts more secure

And it only takes a minute or two to set up each one.

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Jul 19th 2015, 11:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should gardaí charge for policing at community events?

Sports matches and concerts are one thing, but the have been criticisms of payments requested from community groups.

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Jun 27th 2015, 9:53 AM

# Security

Samsung laptops are blocking Windows updates leaving them open to attack

A piece of software blocks Windows updates, which regularly include important security updates.

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Jun 24th 2015, 4:28 PM

# smiley face

:) :D ;) Would you use an emoji password to log into your bank account?

Their inventors say emojis are more secure and easier to remember.

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Jun 21st 2015, 10:15 AM

Voices

Why should commuters have to put up with trouble and danger on public transport?

We have all been subjected to annoying, intimidating or downright dangerous behaviour on a bus or train – it’s unacceptable.

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Jun 19th 2015, 6:07 PM

# dead last

WhatsApp fails almost all criteria for data protection

While Apple, Yahoo and Dropbox received full marks for their respective privacy policies.

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Jun 19th 2015, 9:31 AM

# Risk

Own a Samsung device? It may have a major security flaw

More than 600 million Samsung devices could be affected by this flaw.

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Jun 17th 2015, 2:05 PM

# Watch Out

Experts say these are best ways to keep your identity safe online

Some are pretty simple.

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Jun 14th 2015, 5:30 PM

# Courts

Dublin bride-to-be sentenced for stealing €15k to pay for her wedding

The money was due to be destroyed.

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Jun 12th 2015, 4:42 PM

# Security

Here's how much it cost this year for the Irish army to provide support at Shannon Airport

Gardaí have requested their assistance at the airport more than 130 times.

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Jun 12th 2015, 6:04 AM

# layers

Snapchat has added a small but important security feature to the mix

If you’re not already using two-step verification, now’s as good a time as any to start.

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Jun 10th 2015, 6:08 PM

# guessing game

Those security questions you use for your accounts aren't exactly safe

But you already knew that, didn’t you?

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May 25th 2015, 10:23 AM

# Building Bridges

Here's what Prince Charles and Camilla will get up to in Ireland today

The party have stated that a “healing process” needs to be developed.

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May 19th 2015, 7:46 AM

# Part 2

State surveillance: What the government and Gardaí don't want you to know

Part Two of TheJournal.ie’s two-part series on state surveillance in Ireland.

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May 17th 2015, 10:01 PM

# part 1

State surveillance: How Gardaí and others can secretly monitor you

Part One of TheJournal.ie’s two-part series on state surveillance in Ireland.

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May 17th 2015, 10:00 PM

# hold your whisht

British spy agency might be able to tell when you say 'craic' or 'Dublin' on the phone

And “Belfast”, and “Seán” and “pub.”

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May 5th 2015, 5:40 PM

# Simulation

A fan broke through security to have a go at the world diving series & no it wasn't Ashley Young

We only made the ‘joke’ before you did in the comment section.

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May 4th 2015, 11:52 AM

# TechKnowHow

Here's how you can check what passwords are saved on your browser

There may be a number of accounts saved that you may have forgotten about.

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May 3rd 2015, 11:00 AM

# pure sound

The security guards at Trinity caught a bike thief and left behind this wonderful note

How satisfying.

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Apr 27th 2015, 4:30 PM