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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

Delete These Malware Apps From Android ASAP

While the Google Play Store advertises itself as a safe place to download apps on Android, it isn't perfect. We learn about apps containing malware all the time, thanks to diligent work from researchers around the globe. It seems nearly...
July 28, 2022

US Seizes $500,000 From North Korean Hackers

North Korean hackers suffered a blow in their plot to steal funds from healthcare providers. The US Department of Justice seized $500,000 in Bitcoin from the alleged hackers, returning the funds to two hospitals. The hackers stole this money from...
July 25, 2022

Malware Threatens Developers Using GitHub

For developers, GitHub is an essential tool for collaborating on software projects. It allows teams to work together to build new features and address bugs and issues, without affecting the main code until everything is ready to go. While GitHub...
July 18, 2022

The White House Wants You Working In Cybersecurity

There are a lot of cybersecurity issues facing the tech world, as you no doubt are aware. The rise of cyberattacks against businesses, organizations, and governments is highly concerning, with the answer being less than certain. According to the US...
July 18, 2022

Google Fixes Zero-Day Chrome Flaw for Windows & Android

It's not uncommon for Google to issue new software updates for Chrome. In fact, the company issues at least one a month like clockwork. However, last week, we saw something slightly unusual: Not only did Google release a security update...
July 12, 2022

Traveling Internationally? Pay With Your Smartphone

As the world beings to return to a type of normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, travel (especially international travel) is starting to pick up. Many people will be flying overseas for the first time in years, ready to see new...
July 4, 2022

The iPhone’s Port Is Likely to Change Again (But That’s OK)

Apple has a history of changing up its ports across its devices. You can look to the different types of charging cables its used for its MacBooks over the years: You could note how the company dropped almost all of...
July 4, 2022

Alleged Cyberattack Sets Off Israeli Missile Sirens

Cyberattacks comes in many shapes and sizes: Hackers use the tools at their disposal to go after companies and organisations with different goals, such as money, power, or simply to "troll." However, sometimes, the stakes are much higher: Global powers...
June 27, 2022

This Dangerous Russian Botnet Is No More

If you were a hacker, what would make for an ideal target? Would you send phishing emails to unsuspecting users, hoping one would share their credentials? Would you ping their phone with a malicious link that gives you access to...
June 24, 2022

Microsoft Patches 55 Vulnerabilities, Including Zero-Day ‘Follina’

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday is, at this point, security tradition. The company issues new software updates for machines running Windows on the second Tuesday of every month, containing patches for security vulnerabilities discovered since the last Patch Tuesday. Microsoft's latest update...
June 20, 2022
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