Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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PayPal Data Breach Confirmed to Impact Thousands of Users
Usernames, addresses, Social Security numbers, individual tax identification numbers, and birth dates were all compromised.
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Ransomware Groups Earned 40% Less Last Year
Ransomware payments rose by hundreds of millions in 2020, but new data indicates they peaked in 2021.
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Update WordPress Now To Avoid Plugin Vulnerabilities
Three WordPress plugins have received urgent security updates, after serious flaws were found.
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1 in 5 Federal Agency Passwords Easily Crackable
With variations of 'password' being the most popular choice, Federal Agencies are severely compromising security.
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Microsoft Ends Windows 8.1 Support Today, Here’s What That Means
The end of support means the operating system will be vulnerable to security risks. Users should upgrade immediately.
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Can You Trust WhatsApp’s New Proxy Server Feature?
WhatsApp recently released in-app proxy server support to combat government-induced internet blackouts. But is it safe?
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Tech Ecosystem Is “Really Unsafe” According to Cybersecurity Official
The director of cybersecurity in the US says our infrastructure is at risk from hackers due to poor security.
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LastPass Hit With Class Action Lawsuit in Response to Breach
The lawsuit is suing LastPass for negligence, breach of contract, and deceptive acts.
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Hackers Selling 200 Million Twitter Users’ Emails for $2
A threat actor could use data like this to conduct a variety of cyber attacks, including a phishing campaign.
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The Worst Scams of 2022 – and How to Protect Yourself
2022 has been full of scams. We've made a list of cybercriminals' favorite tactics, so you won't get caught out in 2023.
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Quiet Quitting, Re-Recruiting: New Tech Terms That Arose in 2022
Does your boss experience "productivity paranoia"? Find out as we take a look at all the tech terms that took off this year.
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FBI Recommends Using Ad Blockers to Avoid Cybercrime
Cyber criminals are using adverts to dupe victims into downloading harmful software and handing over sensitive data.
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California’s New Fleet Tracking Laws Aim to Guard Driver Privacy
Civil penalties may be $250 for a first violation, and rise to $1,000 per affected employee for each additional violation.
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SevenRooms Restaurant CRM Suffers Significant Data Breach
SevenRooms says it "disabled access to the interface" immediately following the incident and have launched an investigation.
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Study: Nearly Third of People Still Writing Down Passwords
Using methods like sticky notes could make you three times more vulnerable to attacks, according to new research.
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Apple Patches Vulnerability Being “Actively Exploited” in iPhones
iOS and iPadOS users have been advised to update their devices as soon as possible.
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Surfshark Adds Webcam Protection to Antivirus VPN Package
The new feature will help users maintain control over exactly which apps are allowed to use their webcam.
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Google Chrome Now Allows for Passwordless Login
Chrome users can now enjoy passwordless logging on Windows, Android, and iOS thanks to the use of passkeys.
Conor Cawley -
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Top 10 US States for Cyber-Attacks in 2021
California is the most cyberattacked state largely due to its high population of tech-savvy citizens.
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Researchers Uncover 22 Security Concerns Surrounding Google One VPN
The Google VPN's source code review is out, and it found a couple dozen potential privacy issues. Here's what to know.
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WhatsApp Scams To Look Out for in 2023
We track the latest WhatsApp scams that users have received on the platform this year.
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