According to CNN, the BlackCat ransomware gang is threatening to make 80 gigabytes of secret, stolen data from Reddit public. The ransomware group, known as ALPHV, allegedly obtained the data in a security breach back in February. Apparently, the timing of the demands is only a coincidence: One might assume the hackers attacked Reddit because of the company’s new pricing policy, …
Google recently rolled out blue checkmarks for some companies to use with Gmail. These badges were intended to prove to you that the sender in your inbox was who they said they were, and not just a scammer, similar to how these checkmarks work on other social media platforms. Unfortunately, scammers have already cracked the code. So, how are these …
Passwords are an integral part of keeping your digital life safe and secure. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for passwords to end up leaked in a data breach, allowing hackers a look into which phrases people often use most. The more common the password, the more likely hackers can guess it to break into your accounts. As reported by CNBC, …
Software updates are an important way to keep your tech safe from malicious users. Whenever developers discover new security vulnerabilities, they’ll work on patches to fix them, and include those patches in the next update. Apple just did the same, but included more than 30 in its latest update for iPhone. The update, iOS 16.4, dropped on Monday, March 27, …
We all the understand the risk that comes with cyberattacks. Hackers are sophisticated, calculated, and ruthless, with the goal of taking as much data and money from victims as possible. However, these attacks may be even more dangerous than previously thought, with some steps of the attack taking just minutes to complete. According to research from Microsoft’s Security Intelligence team, …
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 there’s a setting that can make this secure feature even better. According to Apple, Face ID has a one in …