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US Consumers lose over $13M in COVID-19 scams

Plus, social media platforms crack down on coronavirus misinformation and AI predicts where the virus will spike next

17 April 2020 min read

Remote workers targeted for cyberattacks

perex__ Plus, ransomware attacks target COVID-19 responders and Zoom takes steps towards better security

Plus, ransomware attacks target COVID-19 responders and Zoom takes steps towards better security

10 April 2020 min read

Zoom flaw is Windows security risk

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

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__ {value=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__ {value=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

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Details leaked on Windows SMBGhost bug

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

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

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

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

12 March 2020 min read

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

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