ExpressVPN Acquired by Cybersecurity Firm for Nearly $1 Billion
The popular VPN was acquired by Kape Technologies, a cybersecurity firm trying to distance itself from its adware past.
Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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Microsoft Is Officially Getting Rid of Passwords
Users can now opt to go completely password-less on Microsoft accounts, opting for biometrics or SMS verification instead.
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Update Your Apple Devices to Avoid This Zero-Click Malware
Apple announced that a serious vulnerability was affecting all Apple devices, so updating now would be wise.
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Mozilla Audit Finds Vulnerabilities in VPN
The audit was requested by the company itself, and the issues have since been resolved with no users affected.
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Windows 11 Scam Targets POS Provider
The scam allows hackers access to users' devices, where they could steal payment data and other vital information.
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Russia Blocks Six VPNs for ‘Violating Legislation’
The move bans well-known VPN brands including NordVPN, Express VPN, Hola! VPN and IPVanish.
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New Phishing Scam Takes Advantage of Redirect Links
Microsoft is warning users of a new phishing scam that aims to compromise usernames and passwords through redirect links.
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Top Tech Giants Pledge Billions Towards Cybersecurity
Here's what Microsoft, Google and others are promising, to help fix US vulnerabilities in the wake of a White House summit.
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An Email Scammer Stole 620K Photos From iCloud Accounts
The phishing attackers stole more than 620,000 photos and 9,000 videos, all while avoiding Apple's security measures.
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Judge Rules Gig Worker Law Proposition 22 Is Unconstitutional
The measure improperly limits the state's ability to protect its workers.
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Microsoft Power Apps Snafu Exposes 38M Records
The more than a thousand affected companies include big names like American Airlines and Ford.
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Microsoft Teams Now Identifies Spam Calls for You
Spam calls are a burden to everyone, and Microsoft Teams is adding a new feature to identify and reject them easily.
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NordVPN Is Now Compatible with M1 Macs
It's official! The popular VPN can now be used seamlessly with the newest Apple products that utilize the M1 chip.
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T-Mobile Is Investigating a Potentially Massive Security Breach
The personal data of more than 100 million customers may have been compromised in the cyber attack on the mobile provider.
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Hacker Returns $260 Million In Stolen Cryptocurrency
The funds represent less than half of the $600 million originally stolen in one of the largest heists in crypto history.
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Data Breaches Exposed 18 Billion Records In First Half Of 2021
1,767 reported breaches in six months is a huge number... but it's actually down from previous years.
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Zoom Settles for $85M in Class Action Suit Over Privacy
Individuals' settlements are limited to 15% refunds on Zoom subscriptions or $25, whichever's larger.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics Hit with Ticket Holder Data Breach
The breach led to the leaking of ticket holder log-in details, which could be used to find address and bank information.
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Windscribe VPN Suffers a Massive Security Hit
VPN provider Windscribe failed to encrypt servers that were seized by Ukranian authorities, putting users' privacy at risk.
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Privacy Changes Mean Troubled Days Ahead for Email Marketers
The tech industry is pushing back on data tracking, and it could have a drastic effect on your email marketing efforts.
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How to Find Out If You Were Targeted by NSO’s Pegasus Spyware
The Pegasus spyware was developed by NSO Group, an tech firm that deals with federal organizations and intelligence agencies.
