Popular social media apps like Instagram have billions of users. It’s a staggering amount of people, but to hackers, it’s an opportunity. While scams on Instagram aren’t new, there is an emerging scheme that is dangerous, since it plays off of a real Instagram feature. A new Instagram scam (or Instascam) has started to hit user’s direct messages. Here’s how …
Elon Musk has finally taken control of Twitter. After months of news headlines and speculations, Musk has acquired the social media company and taken the helm as CEO. While there is plenty of discussion about this new leadership, and the change that will come with it, there is now a cybersecurity issue certain users need to watch out for. The …
For all its rampant growth and success as a social media app, TikTok has landed itself in hot water more than a few times. The US Government has highlighted the app as a potential security risk for US citizens, and once floated the idea of banning the app in the country altogether. The latest accusation however, is arguably the most …
Last week, Google unveiled its latest two smartphones: the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. These devices offer some modest upgrades over last year’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, including upgraded Tensor processors and improved cameras. But with these new Pixel phones, Google is also trying to improve its reputation when it comes to privacy. For anyone with an …
Zero days are not good days, nor are they days at all. A zero day is a security vulnerability with an active exploit, which means someone, somewhere knows how to use the security flaw against other users. Luckily, most zero days are patched quickly, allowing users a chance to protect themselves right away. However, this isn’t always the case, as …
The battle against cyberattacks isn’t easy. It’s a hard fought, ever-changing challenge. In order to solve the issue, we need innovative solutions. One insurance company thinks they have the answers. Protocol interviewed Rotem Iram, co-founder and CEO of At-Bay, an insurance provider with an interesting twist: At-Bay isn’t a traditional insurance company, rather, it is a cyber insurance provider. At-Bay …