October 30, 2024 at 03:41PM A recent Norton report reveals that over 60% of Americans are preparing for online holiday shopping, but nearly half have faced scams. As concerns rise, Norton emphasizes the importance of taking proactive safety measures on Cyber Safety Sunday, December 1, to protect against increased online threats during the holiday season. … Read more
October 7, 2024 at 05:57AM Google is piloting a new security initiative in India to automatically block unsafe Android apps from being sideloaded, following successful tests in Singapore, Thailand, and Brazil. The program aims to protect users from malicious apps obtained from sources other than the Google Play Store, highlighting Google’s commitment to mobile security. … Read more
October 4, 2024 at 02:42AM Harvard undergraduates AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio created “I-XRAY,” utilizing Meta Ray-Bans to identify and collect data on individuals using publicly available sources. The Python server feeds information to a JavaScript mobile app. Despite the app’s slowness, the technology demonstrates the potential for misuse and the importance of privacy awareness. … Read more
October 3, 2024 at 05:20AM Only 19% of Brits are satisfied with big tech companies’ handling of their personal data, with most rejecting optional cookies and deleting cookies as measures of control. Over 60% rejected optional cookies, while 50% deleted them, and 44.4% changed privacy settings. Some cited lack of knowledge as the reason for … Read more
September 24, 2024 at 05:34AM This article explains the significance of data leaks and breaches, differences between the two, global impact, and prevention measures. With 6.41 million data records leaked in Q1 2023, it highlights notable breaches like LinkedIn and Duolingo, emphasizing the financial and privacy implications. Recommended prevention steps include basic security measures and … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 04:57PM Microsoft is trialing a new feature in the Edge browser, labeled the “extension performance detector,” to alert users of any performance problems caused by browser extensions on visited web pages. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Microsoft is working on a new feature for the Edge browser called … Read more
September 16, 2024 at 01:03PM Submit a clever cybersecurity-related caption by Oct. 16, 2024, to Darkreadingsubmissions@informa.com with the subject “Dark Reading September Toon” or via X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Congrats to last month’s winner, Renen Wasserman. Notable entries included “Blindfolded and Breached: The Modern Cybersecurity Nightmare” and “This 5th level of multi-authentication may be taking … Read more
September 8, 2024 at 01:10AM A new variant of sextortion email scams is targeting spouses, claiming their partner is cheating, and including links to alleged proof. This scheme aims to exploit fear and uncertainty in relationships. It’s important for individuals to be cautious and verify the authenticity of such claims before taking action. Based on … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 11:28AM Hackers are using a fake OnlyFans tool to target other hackers, claiming to help steal accounts but actually infecting them with the Lumma stealer malware, which steals information. It seems like the meeting notes are discussing how hackers are targeting other hackers with a fake OnlyFans tool that claims to … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 01:36AM Planned Parenthood experienced a cyberattack, prompting the organization to shut down parts of its IT systems to mitigate the impact. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Planned Parenthood experienced a cyberattack that impacted its IT systems, leading to the need to take certain parts of its infrastructure offline … Read more