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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 […]
The popularity of vaping has been increasing over the past years. Many people that used to smoke traditional cigarettes are now switching to vaping. Some people have even argued that vaping can help a person stop smoking. Some proponents of vaping argue that the practice is less dangerous when compared to smoking conventional tobacco. However, […]
The prime suspect of the DDoS attack is China. An online forum used by activists behind the ongoing Hong Kong protests has suffered a DDoS attack forcing its servers to go offline for a short period of time. The targeted website called LIHKG, is a popular platform in Hong Kong often referred to as Reddit’s […]
Privileged accounts have access to the most valuable corporate information, which is why they are often targeted by attackers. As a result, organizations face the need to manage privileged access in a secure and effective manner. Many compliance regulations have strong security control recommendations for privileged user management. To meet these requirements and prevent devastating […]
Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account was hacked AGAIN! A group of hackers going by the handle of “Chuckle Squad” hacked the official Twitter account of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Friday afternoon. Upon taking over the account, the hackers sent out several tweets filled with racial slurs. In of the tweets, the group posted a Discord […]
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 […]
Python is a general language and it can be used to build both, web and desktop applications. Python is widely used to develop complex applications that are built on heavy software. It is a versatile programming language that offers a gamut of easy to use functions. It is no surprise that Python is one of […]
According to Microsoft, it witnesses around 300 million fake account sign-in attempts every day. Users can protect their account if they have enabled Multi-Factor Authentication for their accounts. Alex Weinert, who holds the position of Group Program Manager for Identity Security and Protection at Microsoft, says MFA quashes the chances of an account being compromised […]
Crypto mining the “Wrong way” – In a nuclear facility. Cryptocurrencies have lately been surprising everyone with their potential and causing a lot of headaches too – particularly for governments and regulatory agencies. But sometimes the reason isn’t their massive potential to undermine government currencies as in the case of the USA or their use […]
Are you one of those individuals who believe they don’t need online privacy because there is nothing to hide? That is an argument but protecting your data will help limit the power of advertisers and companies who influence you every day. “Why should I care? What services guarantee web-privacy and how?”. That’s what I will […]
According to Microsoft, unprotected servers can spread viruses and malware over the network without the user’s interaction. Microsoft is warning users to update their Windows 10 operating system immediately to protect themselves from critical vulnerabilities. According to the company, unprotected servers can spontaneously spread viruses and malware over the network, meaning without the user’s intention. […]
“O.MG” – your iPhone charging cable is no longer safer. With the original iPhone box coming with 1 standard charging cable, many people resort to alternatives available in the market when their original one gets lost. A problem arising from this was that these alternative cables available could damage your iPhone due to their poor […]
It would be useless to write about how technology has shaped modern society because it’s obvious. All our news is consumed through the Internet or TV, the biggest corporations are the ones behind the technology, and our current ways of life would be unsustainable if electricity suddenly disappeared. While most areas exhibit these traits, some […]
Whether for a business venture or a graphic design portfolio, creating a website is an essential task for many people from many different walks of life. It may seem complex before you start, but once you separate your tasks and ensure that you are not making any fundamental mistakes, creating a website is a simple […]
Contrary to the stereotype, kids and teens aren’t the only fans of video games. It turns out that people never really outgrow the enthusiasm for this activity nowadays, with adults forming a large segment of gaming addicts. This major industry is becoming growingly inclusive over time, and it’s not mere speculation. According to the findings […]
The infamous messageboard 8chan responsible for spreading hateful content against minorities and people of color has been forced to go offline after hosting company Voxility booted the site off from its server. Voxility’s decision came right after the website security firm Cloudflare announced cutting off its services for 8chan. Cloudflare’s decision came hours after it […]
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince said in a blogpost yesterday that 8chan will probably find a new security service provider and will get back online in no time. While 8chan did find a provider called BitMitigate, it was for the worse. Turns out, BitMitigate was renting services from a larger service provider called Voxility. When Alex […]
In a blog post, CEO of security services provider Cloudflare, Matthew Prince, announced that Cloudflare will pull support for 8chan services at midnight tonight Pacific Time. The decision comes after federal authorities discovered that the main suspect in El Paso’s shooting posted a 2,300-word manifesto onto 8chan, prior to going on a killing spree. On […]
A new Windows malware in Play – SystemBC. While finding and removing malware on your computer system may indeed be a joyous moment, there’s a new malware out there that will give you a headache instead. To know why, a dive through is needed into SystemBC, a malware written in C++ that has been discovered […]
Hacking Internet Connected Cars – a near possibility for cybercriminals to cause major havoc. With the advent of the 21st century, we saw great technological feats arise – thanks to the internet. But something far beyond its initial use-case has emerged in recent years with a phenomenon termed the Internet of Things (IoT). Everything today […]