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Zoom flaw is Windows security risk

Plus, some governments use cell phone data to track virus carriers and the U.S. considers more Wi-Fi access for all

3 April 2020 min read

Hackers leak Russian cyberweapon plans

perex__ Take a break from COVID-19 headlines with these non-coronavirus news bytes.

Take a break from COVID-19 headlines with these non-coronavirus news bytes.

27 March 2020 min read

EU Doc claims Russia spread COVID-19 disinfo to cause panic

perex__ Plus, more coronavirus chaos and new technology that teaches computer chips to smell.

Plus, more coronavirus chaos and new technology that teaches computer chips to smell.

20 March 2020 min read

Facing facts: Clearview AI case’s impact on consumers

perex__ Face-recognition technology poses a lot of complicated issues for society and the consumers it affects.

Face-recognition technology poses a lot of complicated issues for society and the consumers it affects.

13 March 2020 min read

Details leaked on Windows SMBGhost bug

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Plus, attackers have a new bag of malicious tricks including a coronavirus website, HIV test results, and naked photos of your friend’s girlfriend.

13 March 2020 min read

Be vigilant about performing ‘security hygiene’ during coronavirus threat

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Consumers should seek out information based on science and not just personal testimonies.

12 March 2020 min read

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5 tips to fight mobile adware

perex__ Learn how to defend against the most common attack on Android devices.

Learn how to defend against the most common attack on Android devices.

10 March 2020 min read

Cathay Pacific leaks data of 9.4 million customers

perex__ Plus, the DoJ accuses Chinese nationals of cybercrimes, and China accuses the CIA of cybercrimes. Plus, even more cybercrimes!

Plus, the DoJ accuses Chinese nationals of cybercrimes, and China accuses the CIA of cybercrimes. Plus, even more cybercrimes!

6 March 2020 min read

FBI lists cybercrime trends of 2019

perex__ In the IC3’s annual report, Elder Fraud joins Technical Support Fraud and others as hot cybercrime topics of 2019

In the IC3’s annual report, Elder Fraud joins Technical Support Fraud and others as hot cybercrime topics of 2019

4 March 2020 min read

Cyberattacks target government agencies

perex__ Plus, more news bytes of the week, including U.S. ethics around AI weaponry and a new trend where ransomware attackers publicly post victims’ data

Plus, more news bytes of the week, including U.S. ethics around AI weaponry and a new trend where ransomware attackers publicly post victims’ data

28 February 2020 min read

Hackers infect VPNs to plant hidden backdoors

perex__ Plus, more news bytes including online casino infiltration and a mobile banking phishing scam.

Plus, more news bytes including online casino infiltration and a mobile banking phishing scam.

21 February 2020 min read

A tale of two phishes: coronavirus safety and W-9 forms

perex__ Plus, over 500,000 Bitbucket users infected with malware, the Iowa app issue, and more

Plus, over 500,000 Bitbucket users infected with malware, the Iowa app issue, and more

12 February 2020 min read

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