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Facebook expands its Oversight Board scope

Plus, WhatsApp and Clubhouse face privacy issues and the FBI protects unsuspecting users by...hacking them?

16 April 2021 min read

New Microsoft Exchange patches that SMBs should apply immediately

perex__ Even if you needed to apply patches last month, you’ll need to do so again this month

Even if you needed to apply patches last month, you’ll need to do so again this month

14 April 2021 min read

Cyberattack targets EU institutions

perex__ Plus, Google launches a trial of its new ad targeting tech and hackers hide malware in a Call of Duty cheat

Plus, Google launches a trial of its new ad targeting tech and hackers hide malware in a Call of Duty cheat

9 April 2021 min read

The Facebook data leak: What you should do today

perex__ Attackers have found ways to counter SMS-based codes, and their attacks are getting both easier and cheaper

Attackers have found ways to counter SMS-based codes, and their attacks are getting both easier and cheaper

6 April 2021 min read

A guide to NFTs

perex__ {value=Breaking down the movers and shakers, platforms and primary components within the NFT ecosystem}

Breaking down the movers and shakers, platforms and primary components within the NFT ecosystem

2 April 2021 min read

Facebook developing Instagram app for kids under 13

perex__ {value=Plus, Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sells for $2.9M, and you can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin}

Plus, Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sells for $2.9M, and you can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin

26 March 2021 min read

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The rise of ransomware as a service

perex__ The RaaS model means that almost anyone can enter the market and leverage the coding prowess of others

The RaaS model means that almost anyone can enter the market and leverage the coding prowess of others

25 March 2021 min read

Cybercrime complaints are up, according to the FBI's latest report

perex__ The 2020 Internet Crime Report results show that fraudsters are working overtime in multiple areas

The 2020 Internet Crime Report results show that fraudsters are working overtime in multiple areas

22 March 2021 min read

Netflix tests password-sharing warning

perex__ Plus, the U.S. election-tampering report is declassified and Tinder adds a background check feature

Plus, the U.S. election-tampering report is declassified and Tinder adds a background check feature

19 March 2021 min read

Hackers breach 150,000 security cameras

perex__ Plus, Twitter sues the Texas Attorney General and T-Mobile announces it will share user data

Plus, Twitter sues the Texas Attorney General and T-Mobile announces it will share user data

12 March 2021 min read

Beware of your browser extensions

perex__ How to make conscious choices about the extensions you install

How to make conscious choices about the extensions you install

11 March 2021 min read

Avast reaches out to Ursnif malware victims

perex__ Plus, Gab is hacked Parler-style and Google pledges to honor privacy

Plus, Gab is hacked Parler-style and Google pledges to honor privacy

5 March 2021 min read

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