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A few days ago information security specialists reported that financial services company Credit Suisse was in the midst of a scandal involving allegations of corporate espionage against UBS, its main competitor. The situation has worsened due to recent reports on the suicide of a contractor involved in this cybercriminal activity scandal. This contractor acted as […]
Threats to the privacy of users of any online service are not generated only by hackers outside the companies. Data protection specialists report that a former Yahooo software engineer has just pleaded guilty of compromising the accounts of thousands of Yahoo users in order to find sex images and videos, preferably of young women and […]
A few months back, we saw the personal data of over 188 million people leak due to an insecure MongoDB Database. Then in September 2019, we saw the data of almost every Ecuadorian leaked in a massive data breach. A similar incident has occurred now but with Russia. According to a report by Comparitech, more […]
Facebook and WhatsApp will have to share private data of users with the UK police, as per the new US-UK treaty set to be signed by next month. Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act or Cloud act mandates Facebook and WhatsApp to disclose the electronic communication of the individuals to the British authorities. It […]
In recent days, multiple reports emerged from data protection experts mentioning that, thanks to an upcoming U.S.-UK agreement, the authorities in these countries would finally have a way to access encrypted messages on instant messaging services such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. According to reports, based on statements from a source very close to the […]
To many people, the idea of using a VPN is still in its infancy while some believe that VPNs are for those who often use public Wi-Fi networks. There is no doubt that VPNs can be very useful when browsing the internet via public Wi-Fi. Related: Top 10 VPN Services For 2019 However, the benefits […]
Your exposed webcams are backdoor for creeps. Every cybersecurity article you’ll find will include some sort of reminder emphasizing the use of strong passwords, good antivirus software and the related usual. However, there is less care taken to ensure the hardware components of our computers are secure. In the wake of this, Avishai Efrat, a […]
Dating can be hard, especially when you’re doing it online. Swiping right can always give you that little niggle in the back of your head, “are they who they say they are?” We’ve all heard the horror stories, but then again there are plenty of tales of success and the number of Tinder marriages is […]
Data of Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks was also found in this breach who lived in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012 till April this year after being granted asylum initially. When companies like Facebook can suffer data breaches, it is a good idea for smaller firms to step up their security game. This […]
Another day, another Android malware – This time; The Joker malware is here not to creep you out but steal from you. While “The Joker” might be your favorite villain fighting the dark knight, a new malware that goes by the name of it may not entertain you. It has been recently discovered by researcher […]
The Simjacker vulnerability could extend to over 1 billion mobile phone users globally. As time passes, we’re witnessing more exploits building upon the usage of sim cards including the ever-famous sim swapping method. To add to these, just recently, AdaptiveMobile Security had released details of a previously undiscovered exploit dubbing it as SimJacking. How it […]
With the widespread availability of the Internet today, there are still times when it may not be feasibly available. Be it on a flight, during the commute to work or simply put the blame on poor network reach, such situations can arise frequently. For example, suppose I need to watch a lecture on YouTube but […]
As with every app downloaded on our smartphones, we grant them specific permissions to help them perform their job. Often, these permissions are asked in the form of a pop-up which users accept without reading. After all, what harm can a simple app do? Turns out, a lot. Avast has released a report that details […]
Today the use of trackers has become widespread, particularly due to the fine balance found between their ease of use and the security benefits attained. They can help you track your loved ones in real-time through GPS technology and hence be their safe keeper even from far away. However, a crucial process among this is […]
Over the last year Facebook has committed multiple users’ privacy breaches, and this will not stop. Data protection specialists now report that the social network has leaked phone numbers of around 420 million users. Despite the company’s efforts to improve perception of its privacy policies, the situation does not seem to improve. The database where […]
Another day, another privacy disaster hits Facebook users. To add insult to the already enraged privacy advocates, Facebook has yet again disappointed its user base. It has been revealed that 419 million phone numbers belonging to Facebook users have been exposed due to a breach in an online unsecured database. The database contained 133 million records […]
Facebook will stop using automatic facial recognition to tag users in photos. If there’s one platform that knows how to remain controversial, it’s Facebook. In 2011, the company introduced a facial recognition feature which allowed users to tag others through suggestions displayed on photos. Moreover, the person in the photo was automatically notified if the […]
If you have an account on XKCD forum change its password right now. The popular webcomic XKCD has been hacked. Apparently, unknown hackers were able to breach the XKCD forum and manage to steal personal data of over 562,000 users. The breach took place last month while the stolen data was identified by Adam Davies, […]
Google and Facebook are ultra-successful giants in their respective fields. Facebook has over 2.3 billion monthly active users and Google has around 2 billion. The search engine helps millions of people connect with businesses and interact with them. Facebook helps people around the world connect by letting them make profiles, post pictures, and videos, create […]
According to Google hackers, iPhone hacking spree has been going on for years. In July 2014, Google announced Project Zero where a team of ethical hackers was to be employed in order to find undiscovered vulnerabilities called zero-day exploits across the internet. The goal was to prevent these newfound bugs from being exploited by criminals […]
Keeping data and information secure is one of the biggest problems businesses face. Cybercrime is a big issue for many because of the amount of personal data they hold regarding their customers. No amount of security can guarantee 100% that they will not be hacked, but here are a few things that can help to […]