Apple’s iMessage is super popular, with over a billion users chatting across the globe. But because it’s so big, it’s a big target for hackers. Even though quantum computers aren’t here yet, Apple’s probably getting ready just in…
This Google Chrome feature will protect home networks from attacks
February 21, 2024
Google is trying out a new feature to stop bad public websites from using a user’s browser to attack devices and services on private, internal networks. In simpler terms, Google wants to stop harmful websites from attacking your devices (like printers or routers) at…
Two new Wi-Fi authentication bypass vulnerabilities have been discovered in open-source software. These could leave many enterprise and home networks vulnerable to attacks.
Mathy Vanhoef, a professor at Belgium’s KU Leuven research university, and Heloise Gollier, a…
How can you save your kids from falling prey to cyber scams
February 12, 2024
When you think about people getting ripped off, do you picture a sweet grandma falling for a scammer’s tricks over the phone? Well, get ready to be shocked. The amount of cash teens lost to online scams shot up by a whopping 2,500% from 2017 to 2022. In 2022…
Biggest cybersecurity mistakes we make, and how can we fix them
February 9, 2024
Nowadays, we’re practically living online, whether it’s shooting off emails or endlessly scrolling through social media feeds. But every time we click, log in, or share something, we’re adding to our digital footprint. And let’s face it, with all the…
Last week, Microsoft disclosed that it had detected a nation-state attack on its corporate systems, carried out by the same Russian state-sponsored hackers responsible for the SolarWinds attack. These hackers managed to breach the email accounts of certain members of…
Top five tech jobs that will keep evolving with tech trends
January 30, 2024
Even though the tech industry took a hit in 2023 with lots of layoffs, some specific tech jobs are still in high demand both within and outside the industry. However, the combination of job cuts and the fast rise of generative AI tools in the past year has left many…
Hackers using Discord bots to steal information
January 24, 2024
Experts are cautioning that hackers are employing Discord to snatch data gathered from compromised computers. In a recent report, cybersecurity researcher Gurumoorthi Ramanathan from Trellix outlined the malware and the techniques it utilized for data exfiltration.
As per…
Massive data leak leaves 26 billion records exposed
January 23, 2024
When it comes to data leaks, this one takes the cake. The Mother of all Breaches (MOAB for short) is a colossal compilation, incorporating records from thousands of meticulously gathered and reindexed leaks, breaches, and privately sold databases. You can find the complete…
You can now limit the amount of data shared with Google
January 18, 2024
If you’re in the EU, you’ve got a shot at taking more control of your digital privacy, even when dealing with those data-hungry platforms. Now, Google is giving users the power to choose how much info they want to share (or not share) with the provider. You can…
AI is helping hackers carry out state-backed cyberattacks
January 15, 2024
Hackers backed by nation-states and cybercriminals are utilizing generative AI in their cyberattacks. On the flip side, a senior official from the U.S. National Security Agency mentions that U.S. intelligence is also employing artificial intelligence technologies to detect…
Facial recognition might replace passports, but not soon enough
January 11, 2024
Britain plans to try out facial recognition technology that eliminates the need for passports, but experts have poured cold water on the idea of a complete rollout happening this year.
This week, Phil Douglas, the head honcho at the UK’s Border Force, revealed a new…
Browser cookies let your web browser recall your activities on websites, like keeping track of items in your shopping cart, saving form data, and remembering your login status. On the flip side, these same cookies can also provide a gateway for harmful malware to access your…
Alphabet’s Google finds itself amid a settlement agreement following a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of covertly monitoring the online activities of users who believed they were browsing privately. In simple words, Google has been silently tracking what you browse in the…
What is ‘Apple Stolen Device’ Protection mode, and how to enable it
December 14, 2023
Losing my iPhone three years ago was a nightmare, especially with no help from Indian authorities despite providing precise coordinates and potential suspect details. The real concern was the sensitive data on my device that could have wreaked havoc in the wrong hands. If…