Privacy and Security
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Google Plans to Ditch Cookies And Replace With ‘Topics’ Google's proposal would get rid of cookies and instead assign just five advertising "topics" to a user each week. -
Phishing Scam Targets Businesses by Impersonating US Dept of Labor The phishing scam has been at large since 2021 and involves around 10 sites impersonating the government agency. -
This Fake Chrome and Microsoft Edge ‘Update’ is Actually Ransomware If the fake update is downloaded, the threat actor's exploit kit will encrypt your files and demand Bitcoin payment. -
This Ransomware Is Actually Malware That Will Delete Your Files Microsoft says the code is "designed to render targeted devices inoperable" and that the full scope of the impact is unknown. -
Experts’ Predictions for the Future of Tech in 2022 Here are the top ten tech predictions for the new year and beyond, from experts across a vast range of industries. -
World’s Most Expensive Typo: NFT Worth $300k Accidentally Sold for $3,000 A "fat finger error" led to a decimal point being put in the wrong place and the seller subsequently losing over $250,000. -
Microsoft Patches Teams Bug Blocking 911 Calls On Android Phones The issue was discovered after a Google Pixel 3 user was unable to contact the emergency services for a family member. -
85% of People Admit To Reusing Passwords On Multiple Sites Research shows that many of us are failing when it comes to how we create and handle passwords. -
Russia Clamps Down On Six More VPN Providers The move follows the government's mandate that VPNs must be state-approved, having banned other VPNs earlier this year. -
Android Banking Trojan Malware Apps Were Downloaded 300K Times Even online reviews and seemingly legit websites can't be trusted to help you sift the good apps from the malware. -
Mozilla Ends Support for Firefox Password Manager App Firefox Lockwise will soon stop being supported. Here's what to know and what password management alternatives to consider.
