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The US and UK Accuse China of Spying on Millions of Citizens

Officials from the US and UK accused the Chinese government of an extensive cyberespionage scheme that targeted millions of people,…
March 26, 2024
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How SEO Poisoning Can Threaten Your Business

When you want to look something up on the internet, you turn to a search engine, like Google or Bing.…
March 26, 2024
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Unprompted MFA Codes Are Bad News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most powerful tools in your cybersecurity arsenal. When enabled, MFA can prevent bad…
March 19, 2024
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Is ChatGPT a Security Threat?

ChatGPT took the world by storm, and for good reason: The generative AI chatbot is capable of many feats, and…
March 18, 2024
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Microsoft Has a Russian Hacker Problem

You read that right: Microsoft can’t seem to shake its Russian hackers. The company said Friday it was still attempting…
March 12, 2024
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US DoJ Arrests Former Google Engineer for AI Tech Theft

As reported by The Hacker News, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted a Chinese national and resident of…
March 12, 2024
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What to Do When Your Wi-Fi Seems Slow

When the internet is working as it should, you think nothing of it. Clicking on a website takes you where…
March 5, 2024
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The FBI Is Watching Out for AI Attacks in the Upcoming Election

The FBI expects the 2024 election to be a target for cyberattacks, especially those generated by artificial intelligence, FBI Director…
March 5, 2024
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Protect Your Accounts from SIM-Swap and Port-Out Attacks

There isn’t one type of cyberattack out there, nor is there one point of entry for hackers to target. While…
February 27, 2024
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What Happens When Windows Server OS Reaches End of Life?

No matter what type of technology you’re using, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest updates and…
February 25, 2024

Zero-Click Attacks Are DOA on Samsung Devices

Zero-click attacks are among the most dangerous cyberattacks in a hacker's arsenal. The idea a bad actor can infect victims with malware without the victim doing anything at all is deeply concerning. Luckily, companies are fighting back, with Samsung leading...
February 20, 2023

Apple Patches Zero-Day on iPhones, iPads and Mac

Last Monday, Feb. 13, Apple released updates for many of its devices. For iPhones and iPads, Apple shipped iOS 16.3.1, while for Macs, the company released macOS 13.2.1. That ".1" at the end of each update name indicates that each...
February 20, 2023

Your iPhone’s Face ID Can Be More Secure

Since 2017, Apple's go-to security measure for the iPhone has been Face ID. By scanning your face with thousands of invisible beams, your iPhone can detect whether or not the person trying to unlock the device is really you. But...
February 13, 2023

Google Announces ChatGPT Rival ‘Bard’

ChatGPT is everywhere in the news, and for good reason. The conversational chatbot is very impressive, and is an example of the power of modern AI for those with and without tech experience. Now, other companies want in. Google appears...
February 7, 2023

Is ChatGPT a Security Risk?

ChatGPT is taking the world by storm. After amassing over 100 million users, the chatbot is entertaining new users and terrifying the tech world alike. But while the AI technology behind ChatGPT is both concerning and impressive, does it pose a...
February 7, 2023

‘We Hacked the Hackers’

Quite often, cybsecurity news is negative or bleak. We hear story after story about hacking groups successfully attacking schools, hospitals, and companies, and holding their data for ransom. For once, we have a story with a positive twist: We hacked...
January 31, 2023

Ransomware Doesn’t Pay Like It Used To

Good news in the battle against ransomware attacks (but bad news for hackers). While some bad actors might be tempted to jump into the dark world of ransomware for the profits, as it turns out, there seems to be a...
January 24, 2023

The Security Benefits of a Security Key

If you spend any time around cybersecurity aficionados, you’ll never hear the end of the importance of two security tools: a strong and unique password, and two-factor authentication. However, there is a third tool in your arsenal to keep bad...
January 24, 2023

What’s a Zero-Day Vulnerability?

The cybersecurity news is full of horror stories these days of companies patching terrible security vulnerabilities left and right. But one term keeps popping up throughout these reports, so much so it might have you wondering: What is a zero-day...
January 17, 2023

You Need to Be Careful With Public Wi-Fi Networks

When you’re out and about, Wi-Fi can be hard to come by. That’s why it’s so useful to connect to public networks at coffee shops, airports, hotels, wherever you happen to be. But these networks aren’t exactly secure, and could...
January 17, 2023
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