Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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Ticketmaster Fined Millions for Hacking Rival Company
Ticketmaster has been fined for illegally accessing information and data belonging to a rival company.
Tom Fogden
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What the Worst Security Threats of the Year Tell Us About 2021
Next year, cybercrime damages may hit $6 trillion. How can we plan ahead? By taking a closer look at the (very) recent past.
Adam Rowe
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Has the Government Just Made Illegal Streaming a Felony?
The new COVID-19 stimulus package includes a bill that could give illegal streamers up to ten years in prison.
Adam Rowe
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Microsoft and McAfee Join Official Ransomware Taskforce
Ransomware is on the rise, and costing businesses millions. A newly appointed taskforce looks to tackle it head-on.
Jack Turner
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Tech.co’s Predictions for the Future of Tech in 2021
We've combed through hundreds of 2021 tech predictions from industry experts – here's what to expect in the next 12 months
Adam Rowe
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Half of Businesses Had No Remote Working Plans Before Coronavirus
Businesses around the world were blindsided when staff began to work from home during coronavirus.
Tom Fogden
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Microsoft Autofill Password Manager to Work on Edge, Chrome and Mobile
Microsoft's new password auto complete feature syncs across various platforms, and is currently available to try in beta
Jack Turner
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Gmail, Google Meet, G-Drive and YouTube Down
Users worldwide have reported issues with Google services this morning, including Gmail, YouTube and Google Drive outages
Richard Parris
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NortonLifeLock Buys Security Rival Avira For $360 Million
NortonLifeLock has bought antivirus rival Avira in an all-cash deal, cementing its position in the security software industry
Tom Fogden
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The Supreme Court Is Ruling On an Anti-Hacking Law
Our biggest internet crime law is over three decades old, but a new court case could make it more clear and equitable.
Adam Rowe
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Ransomware Prevents 100,000 Baltimore Kids from Going to School
More than 100,000 students in Baltimore have been rendered school-less thanks to a ransomware attack.
Tom Fogden
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Digital Marketing Firms Hate Google’s Anti-Cookie Initiative
Digital marketers have banded together to oppose Google's new Privacy Sandbox initiative. Which group's right? Tough call.
Adam Rowe
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Journalist Gains Access to Confidential EU Defense Video Call
A Dutch journalist hacked into a meeting of EU defense ministers after one of them posted the login details on Twitter.
Conor Cawley
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40% of Free VPN Apps Leak Data, Study Shows
A new report has shown that 40% of free VPNs on the Google Play Store may be vulnerable to data leaks.
Jack Turner
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Bitdefender Warns of Zoom Sextortion Scam
A new scam has appeared, threatening to blackmail Zoom users - we explain how it works, and why it's nothing to worry about
Jack Turner
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What to Know About Google’s New Free VPN
What does Google's VPN do, is it really free, and how does it stack up to all the other options out there?
Adam Rowe
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Password Security: Are You At Risk?
Could you be exposing your personal data to hackers? We uncover the common password and security mistakes made by Americans.
Bethany Howell
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Dashlane Unveils New COVID-Secure Business Packages
With a 237% rise in data breaches due to the WFH surge, Dashlane has expanded its business packages to offer extra security.
Jack Turner
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How Online Security Threats Hurt Work-From-Home Businesses
The pandemic has brought upon a remote work boom. Unfortunately, online security threats have made that a bit risky.
Conor Cawley
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Study Reveals Average Person Has 100 Passwords
According to new research from NordPass, the average person has 100 passwords to remember! What's the easy solution?
Jack Turner
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What to Know About Chrome’s New Security Features
With Google's new Chrome browsers features, you'll be able to combat password leaks or fraud easier than ever.
Adam Rowe
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