The rise of ransomware and what can be done about it

Exploring the reasons for ransomware's rise over the past decade as well as measures necessary to start investing in a more secure future.

5 Sep 2022 min read

French tax office uses AI to find swimming pools

Plus, LastPass gets hacked and a cryptojacker hides in legit apps.

2 Sep 2022 min read

Apple flaws put company networks at risk

Plus, Zoom patches and repatches, while Twitter tests a new feature.

26 Aug 2022 min read

We’re in the midst of a scamdemic — here’s what to do about it

Scams are reaching New Zealanders and Australians via multiple communications channels on a weekly basis.

23 Aug 2022 min read

Fitbit’s having a bad summer

Plus, Signal’s security gets tested and SOVA emerges scarier than ever.

19 Aug 2022 min read

The majority of Americans have been targeted by online scammers

To help ensure that you don’t become the victim of an online scammer, here are six common types of internet scams and how to avoid them.

18 Aug 2022 min read

The most hated people on the internet: Where are they now?

We check in on the king of revenge porn, the Tinder Swindler, and the Fyre Festival fraudster.

16 Aug 2022 min read

A tale of two breaches: Comparing Twilio and Slack’s responses

The manner in which these two organizations responded to their respective breaches is instructive.

15 Aug 2022 min read

Pay with just your palm at Whole Foods

Plus, WhatsApp announces more privacy but Tesla collects your data.

12 Aug 2022 min read

Working to make the internet a more secure place

The Cybercrime Information Center's most current report highlights the fact that monthly phishing attacks have doubled since May 2020.

10 Aug 2022 min read

Phishing attack adds pressure with countdown clock

Plus, two high-severity patches are released and privacy advocates warn about the ADPPA.

9 Aug 2022 min read

Avast CISO Jaya Baloo discusses online safety for teachers and students

Cybersecurity in schools is the main topic of the latest Code Week podcast, featuring Avast CISO Jaya Baloo.

8 Aug 2022 min read

More developments on NSO’s Pegasus spyware

At a recent hearing held by the House Intelligence Committee, witnesses emphasized the threat of spyware to various democracies around the world.

1 Aug 2022 min read
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