Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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Survey: Gen Z’s Position on Remote Work Can’t Be Summed Up
As with any generation, there's no single hive-mind opinion to point to as a yardstick for interpreting them.
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Data Breaches That Have Happened in 2022 and 2023 So Far
Apple, Meta, and Twitter have all disclosed cybersecurity attacks over the past 12 months. We track the latest data breaches.
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No Logs, No Problem: Surfshark Passes First No-Log Audit
The affordable VPN has proven that its no-log policy is legitimate, making Surfshark even more attractive to users.
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Third MailChimp Data Breach Makes It Hard To “Rebuild Trust”
All three MailChimp breaches in the past 12 months have been due to social engineering or phishing.
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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.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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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.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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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.
Aaron Drapkin -
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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.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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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.
Aaron Drapkin -
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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.
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