Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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Texas Becomes Latest State to Ban TikTok on Government Devices
As the app's data collection and sharing policies continue to face scrutiny, further bans may be to come.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Bitwarden Password Manager Is Officially Going Passwordless
The open-source password manager will now let users log in with nothing more than a smartphone and the service's mobile app.
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New Malware Apps Get 2 Million Downloads on Google Play
Don't fall for free apps with names like "Volume," "Music Equalizer," or "Bluetooth device auto connect."
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1Password Launches New Feature to Speed Up Third-Party Logins
1Password's "sign-in with" tool will save your credentials for third-party login services like Google and Facebook.
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87% of US Defense Contractors Fail Basic Cybersecurity Requirements
80% lack a vulnerability management solution, while 79% lack a comprehensive multi-factor authentication system.
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Tech Companies Cutting Budgets Must Boost Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity spending is expected to increase in the next year by 10% to 15% and your business should follow suit.
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5.4 Million Twitter Users’ Info Now Available Online for Free
When first listed, the seller demanded $30,000 for the data - but now, it's being shared openly on hacking forums.
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Mis-Price ‘Freebie Bots’ Cost Millions for Retailers on Black Friday
Bots are taking advantage of retailer errors, causing chaos and costing online stores big, while shoppers miss out too.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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US Offshore Oil Vulnerable to Hackers and Foreign Cyberattacks
The GAO claims the Department for the Interior has so far taken "few steps" to address cybersecurity risks.
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Scams to Watch Out for as Black Friday Spam Mail Surges
If you're going to be shopping this Black Friday, you'll be just as vulnerable as everyone else. Here's how to stay safe.
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Amazon Shutters Secure Messaging App One Year After Purchase
The commercial version of the app will be closed, but government and enterprise versions will remain.
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Microsoft Warns Hackers Use Google Ads to Deliver Ransomware
The novel approach to distributing ransomware may catch even the most tech savvy off guard.
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DuckDuckGo Can Now Block Third-Party Trackers in Mobile Apps
The new feature, which is currently in open beta, can show you how many trackers it has blocked and from which apps.
Conor Cawley -
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Twitter Is Working on End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages
One researcher spotted changes to Twitter for Android source code, which were then vaguely confirmed by CEO Elon Musk.
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The Most Commonly Used Password is… “Password”
According to NordPass “guest” topped the charts for US users, with “password” and “123456” trailing close behind.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Russian Hackers Unleash New “Ransom-less” Ransomware
Ukraine's cybersecurity response team has seen the attack multiple times, but the goal appears to be disruption, not profit.
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The Cost of Cyber Insurance Just Keeps on Rising
With insurance prices rising while cyber-attacks keep occurring, many businesses feel stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Google One VPN is Now Available for Mac and Windows
The VPN is now available on more platforms, but still has a way to go before it can compete with other VPN services.
Aaron Drapkin -
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FBI Alert: Watch Out for Subscription Renewal Scams
The law enforcement agency says it has observed "several instances" of this specific social engineering scam since October.
Aaron Drapkin -
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40% of Ecommerce Traffic in the Last Year Was Bots
Businesses should shore up their security before the business holiday season, and website traffic is one factor to consider.
Conor Cawley -
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National Guard Cybersecurity Units Deployed Nationwide Ahead of Midterms
Fourteen states, including New York, Washington, and Louisiana, have called in the Guard to tackle cyber threats.
Isobel O'Sullivan -