Mega money, unfathomable violence pervade thriving underground doxxing scene

August 12, 2024 at 10:31AM Interviews with known doxxers reveal the lucrative nature of the practice and its increasingly violent extortion tactics. With a large audience and a leading platform, Doxbin has become a lucrative avenue, generating six figures annually by charging victims to remove their data. Doxxing involves revealing an individual’s true identity, presenting … Read more

Senate Passes Bill to Protect Kids Online and Make Tech Companies Accountable for Harmful Content

July 31, 2024 at 06:36AM The Senate passed a bill, 91-3, to protect children from harmful online content by making tech companies more accountable. The legislation aims to prevent harm on online platforms used by minors, requiring companies to prioritize safety settings. President Biden urged the House to promptly pass the bill. The legislation is … Read more

Gen Launches Scam Artists to Highlight Emotional Toll of Cybercrime Through Creative Artwork

July 10, 2024 at 05:25PM Gen™ launched the Scam Artists campaign to visually demonstrate the emotional impact of cybercrime through art. Collaborating with psychologist Lee Chambers, the campaign highlights human instincts leading to complacent behavior in digital safety. Using EEG headsets, the campaign showcased the victims’ brain reactions before and after cyberattacks, aiming to raise … Read more

DataDome Expands Bot Bounty Program to the Public, Invites Researchers to Rigorously Test its Solution

February 15, 2024 at 04:26PM DataDome has expanded its bot bounty program, partnering with YesWeHack to invite external researchers to rigorously test its protection. Rewards range from €200 to €5,000 for developing bots that can scrape two dedicated websites without being blocked. DataDome’s solution has received widespread recognition and praise for its market-leading detection and … Read more

Black Friday deal: Get 50% off Malwarebytes Premium + Privacy VPN

November 21, 2023 at 10:56AM Malwarebytes is offering a Black Friday deal until Cyber Monday, with a 50% discount on the Premium + Privacy VPN bundle. The Premium version includes features like real-time malware protection and ransomware detection. The Privacy VPN allows for anonymous browsing and downloading with servers in multiple countries. The deal is … Read more