Recent Security News

  • Brave to end ‘Strict’ fingerprinting protection as it breaks websites

    January 21, 2024 at 03:15PM Brave Software plans to discontinue the ‘Strict’ fingerprinting protection mode in its privacy-focused Brave Browser due to its negative impact on website functionality. The mode, designed to enhance user privacy, causes issues for roughly 0.5% of users, making them more susceptible to tracking. The change aims to prioritize efficiency and…

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  • Court charges dev with hacking after cybersecurity issue disclosure

    January 21, 2024 at 03:15PM A German court fined a programmer €3,000 for unauthorized access to a remote database server while investigating an IT problem for a client. The programmer found a significant data privacy issue, attempted to notify the software vendor, and was subsequently charged with hacking. The programmer plans to appeal the decision.…

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  • Researchers link 3AM ransomware to Conti, Royal cybercrime gangs

    January 20, 2024 at 10:16AM The 3AM ransomware operation is found to have connections with infamous groups like the Conti syndicate and the Royal ransomware gang. They are using new tactics such as sharing data leaks with victims’ social media followers and using bots to reply to high-ranking accounts on X. 3AM also tested a…

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  • Meta won’t remove fake Instagram profiles that are clearly catfishing

    January 20, 2024 at 10:16AM Imposters and romance scammers on Instagram are becoming increasingly problematic. Cases of impersonation, like that of “Santiago Scott” using the photos of Thiago Qualhato, reveal a lack of effective action from Instagram despite user reports. The prevalence of such behavior raises concerns about account protection and the need for user…

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  • Meta won’t remove fake Instagram profiles used for obvious catfishing

    January 20, 2024 at 07:26AM Instagram has fallen short in addressing the rise of imposters and romance scammers misusing the platform. Instances of fake profiles impersonating real people are being dismissed, even after being reported and appealed, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Instagram’s content review process. Users are advised to take measures to safeguard…

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