Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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Amazon Scams To Look Out for in 2023
Amazons scams are worryingly common. We identify the tactics scammers are using, and tell you how to avoid them.
Adam Rowe -
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Surfshark VPN Now Allows Users to Set Up Dedicated IP Address
The new feature will cost an extra $3.75 per month, but the added security is more than worth it depending on your needs.
Conor Cawley -
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Apple Boosts User Security for Safari’s Private Browsing Mode
Private Browsing now locks when not in use, and passwords can be shared with groups.
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Elon Musk Scams to Watch Out for and Avoid
Scams using Elon Musk's name are numerous and can be convincing. We show you how to avoid them.
Jack Turner -
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ChatGPT Hallucinations Could Open You Up to Cyberattacks
ChatGPT and other generative AI programs are always confident, but they're not always right.
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Hackers Behind MOVEit Ransomware Attacks Issue Their Ultimatum
Microsoft analysts believed the Russia-linked ransomware group Clop was behind the attack. Now, Clop has confirmed.
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Microsoft Hit With $20M Illegal Data Storage Fine from FTC
The Xbox owner states that a glitch meant children’s data was illegally retained on its platform.
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Gmail Security Checkmark Is Being Spoofed by Scammers
Google's new blue checkmark can be easily abused by scammers, according to security experts.
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Google Workspace Is Going Passwordless
In May, Google announced passkey functionality for personal users. Now, its business platform is getting the same treatment.
Conor Cawley -
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Top 10 Countries for Cybersecurity Awareness in 2023
The National Privacy Test from NordVPN scores countries based on how well residents understand basic online security.
Conor Cawley -
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Hackers Stole User Data From 8.9 Million Dental Patients
Ransomware group LockBit claims responsiblity – and may have already released 700GB of confidential information online.
Adam Rowe -
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ChatGPT and AI Scams To Watch Out for and Avoid
ChatGPT and AI are proving a goldmine for scammers, offering plenty of new opportunities. We tell you how to spot the scams.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Popular WordPress Plugin Hit by Security Flaw, Update Today
Up to 1.5 million sites may be vulnerable to XSS attacks, according to researchers at a WordPress security firm.
James Laird -
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Free VPN Suffers Huge Data Breach, Compromising Users
Over 360 million SuperVPN user records have been leaked, making plain why choosing the right VPN is so important.
James Laird -
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NordLayer Launches Browser Extension for Added Security
The new feature will allow easy access to business security resources in the click of a button.
Conor Cawley -
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Apple Wants You to Clone Your Voice in iOS17
The new Personal Voice feature will be able to clone your voice with verbal prompts in about 15 minutes.
Conor Cawley -
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Microsoft Warns of New Sophisticated Phishing Scams
The company highlights new tactics being used by scammers in a recently published threat intelligence report.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Japan and US Join in Quantum Race against China
Quantum computers are a cybersecurity officer’s worst nightmare – and China is winning the race toward quantum supremacy.
Sarah Williams -
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Google to Disable Third-Party Cookies for ‘Privacy’
The search engine behemoth has promised privacy changes for years, but is now enacting them – with mixed reception.
Sarah Williams -
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FBI Issues Stark Warning on Remote Desktop Ransomware
As the cybercriminal gang BienLien continues to extort businesses, the FBI outlines some ways to stay safe.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Experts Say That AI Has Made Hacking Your Password Easier
New survey results reveal over half of cybersecurity experts think AI has simplified stealing sensitive data.
Abby Ward -