October 30, 2023 at 02:50PM Canada has banned the use of the popular messaging app WeChat and Russian platform Kaspersky on government smartphones due to privacy and security risks. The decision was made to protect government networks and data, and aligns with the actions of international partners. This move follows the banning of TikTok on … Read more
October 30, 2023 at 02:34PM Google has introduced a new feature called HTTPS-Upgrades to enhance Chrome internet security. It automatically upgrades insecure HTTP requests to secure HTTPS requests for all users. This protects users’ privacy and security by encrypting connections and preventing potential data theft. The update impacts various aspects of browsing and aims to … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 06:32PM Apple has fixed a bug in its Private Wi-Fi Address feature, which generates different MAC addresses for different Wi-Fi networks to avoid user tracking. The bug allowed the device’s real MAC address to be sent with the decoy address, even when connected to a VPN. The issue has been fixed … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 03:53PM Japanese electronics company Casio announced that their ClassPad server was breached, resulting in the theft of a database containing personal information of customers from 149 countries. The data includes names, email addresses, purchasing information, and service usage details. Casio has blocked outside access to the affected databases and is working … Read more
October 18, 2023 at 02:55AM The FBI warns of cybercriminals targeting plastic surgery offices in the US using spoofed emails and phone numbers. After accessing networks, the attackers steal sensitive data to extort surgeons and patients. This data is enhanced with open-source information for more convincing extortion attempts. The cybercriminals contact targets through various means … Read more