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…
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…
Technology thrives on change, with constant innovations shaking things up. Yet, the past few years have been extra bumpy. Interest rates went up, VC funding became scarce, and mass layoffs became a common occurrence, adding to the tech industry’s unpredictability.
Now…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 back up your data and stay worry-free
November 16, 2023
Crafting a strategy to safeguard your data is a pivotal step in fortifying it against potential cyber threats. In the face of a malware or ransomware assault, having a saved backup allows you to reboot and restore your data to its former state. Various organizations may opt…
How to choose the best antivirus software
November 15, 2023
If you’re on the hunt for the top-notch antivirus for Windows, I get it—it’s a jungle out there with so many choices, and you might be feeling a bit lost. In this guide, I’ll cover the basics, like what exactly an antivirus is, what it does, and what key…
How to clean your computer from malware
November 13, 2023
It should be hammered into your brain by now: Get yourself some antivirus software. Whether it’s a free tool, a paid antivirus program, or a full-blown security suite, these programs keep a watchful eye on your Windows PC. They do scans, real-time monitoring, and even…
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…