Showing all posts tagged Privacy and Security
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Open-Source Cyberattacks Rose 700% Across the Last 3 Years
Open-source threats have been growing at a sustained rate across the last 3 years. Can a firewall really keep you safe?
Adam Rowe -
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Slack and Microsoft Teams Are Worryingly Hackable
Security researchers have produced a report that claims neither platform has proper app vetting procedures.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Zoho ManageEngine Vulnerability Draws Attention of CISA
Zoho offers some of the best tools for businesses to grow and scale, but is this security vulnerability a dealbreaker?
Conor Cawley -
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Tech Firms Allowed to Boost Internet Access in Iran Amidst Protests
The US Treasury Department will allow tech firms to intervene in Iran, which has cut off internet access to millions.
Conor Cawley -
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ExpressVPN Launches Its First Ever Hardware Product
Aircove offers impressive wireless speeds of 1,200 Mbps — but is ExpressVPN the best tool for browsing securely?
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Twitter Is Logging Users Out To Resolve Password Bug
The bug, which may have comprised the privacy of some accounts, has been circulating on the platform since 2021.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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‘Convincing’ Phishing Campaign Impersonates Govt. Agencies
Researchers have spotted the latest iteration of a 3-year long phishing campaign that is getting increasingly sophisticated.
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American Airlines Data Breach: What You Need to Know
The US airline - which currently boasts the world's largest fleet of aircraft - has fallen victim to a phishing campaign.
Aaron Drapkin -
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MFA Fatigue: How Hackers Breached Uber, Microsoft, and Cisco
The tactic, which has been utilized by the hacking group Lap$us, preys on users getting frustrated by endless notifications.
Aaron Drapkin -
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Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Spell Check Could Reveal Passwords
Extended spell check features in Google and Microsoft web browser settings share personal data, including passwords.
Jade Artry -
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No, Your Glasses Reflection Won’t Reveal (Much) Data Over Zoom
Eyeglass reflections could be read by others under the right conditions, finds a new study... But only large print.
Adam Rowe -
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How the Hotel Group Hackers Benefited From Weak Passwords
The hackers have spoken up to explain their hack of the huge hotel group: "We don't feel guilty, really."
Adam Rowe -
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Adobe Launches New Software to Crack Down On Password Sharing
The system uses machine-learning software to try and stamp the practice out for good.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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South Korea Fines Google and Meta for Data Privacy Violations
Facebook and Google users weren't informed and couldn't consent to how their private data was tracked, South Korea says.
Adam Rowe -
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iOS 16: All the Best Features Coming to iPhones
The new operating system will provide better functionality and improved security for its users.
Conor Cawley -
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Report: Shopify Password Requirements Are Dangerously Lax
The popular ecommerce website builder requires passwords to be only five characters long.
Conor Cawley -
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Are GIFs Stealing Your Data on Microsoft Teams?
New research reveals multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams, putting users at risk using cleverly disguised GIFs
Jade Artry -
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InterContinental Hotels Struck by Global Cyberattack
With this being InterContinental’s second major breach in five years, it's clear the group hasn’t learned its lesson.
Isobel O'Sullivan -
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Dashlane Joins Big Tech in Push to Get Rid of Passwords
The future is passwordless, and even password managers are getting on board with ditching the outdated security measure.
Conor Cawley -
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Was TikTok Actually Hacked?
A hacker group claimed to have breached TikTok, but the social media platform insists all the info was publicly available.
Conor Cawley -
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IRS Data Leak Exposes Taxpayer Information
The IRS has admitted that some taxpayer data that shouldn't have been publicly accessible was available for viewing.
Aaron Drapkin -