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…
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…
Biggest cybersecurity threats the world could face in 2024
January 14, 2024
Mikko Hyppönen, 54, has been battling malware for many years. He’s successfully defeated some of the most harmful computer worms, hunted down the creators of the first PC virus, and has been selling his own software since his teenage years in Helsinki. Over the years…
McAfee has rolled out Project Mockingbird to catch AI-generated deepfakes that use audio to deceive consumers with fake news and other schemes. To tackle the rising menace of AI-generated scams, McAfee developed Project Mockingbird, featuring its AI-powered Deepfake Audio…
YouTube is giving its cyberbullying and harassment policies a makeover, putting the brakes on content that “realistically simulates” minors and others who’ve been victims of crimes describing their deaths or the violence they went through.
This change…
Looks like folks spent the final days of 2023 sharing more about themselves with their followers. Or, as per a cybersecurity whiz, inadvertently aiding potential hackers in getting hold of their info.
It boils down to this trendy set of 11 questions making the rounds on…
How to protect your data from ransomware
November 24, 2023
As tech keeps booming, it’s crucial to amp up cybersecurity to match. Everyone, from individuals to companies, needs to make a ransomware defense plan a top priority. Without one, folks and organizations with weak protection are just asking for trouble, risking the…
How to secure your Wi-Fi network using these simple methods
November 4, 2023
How much do you count on your home Wi-Fi? If you’re like most folks, you depend on it for online banking, paying your credit card, booking hotels, chatting with friends, and streaming movies. That’s a bunch of stuff happening. Plus, in a lot of situations…
Apple cautions opposition leaders against cyber threats: Who are these "state-sponsored attackers"?
November 1, 2023
According to a report by The Wire, several opposition members and a couple of reporters have said that Apple gave them a heads-up about some “state-sponsored attackers who are remotely trying to compromise” their iPhones. The Cupertino-based technology giant…
Are women more susceptible to cybercrimes than men?
September 7, 2023
In today’s digital era, our daily lives are deeply connected to the internet, offering immense convenience but also exposing us to a range of cybercrimes. Regrettably, a significant gender gap is evident in the field of online security, leaving women more susceptible…