More Than Half of Canadians Have Been Affected by a Data Breach in Less Than a Year
It seems that cybercrime is everywhere these days, but many of us foolishly continue to believe that cybercriminal activity will not affect us. Well, if you live in Canada, there is a very good chance that you have... Read more
The Personal Data of the Entire Ecuadorian Population Could Have Been Leaked
Some data leaks are bigger and more impactful than others. But how do we classify them exactly? When can a data security incident be considered a massive problem and when is it not that big of a deal? The sense of... Read more
Anyone with an Internet Connection Can Still Access 15,000 Webcams All Across the World
Many products are put on the market with the idea of improving people's security, and it's always sad to see when one of them has the exact opposite effect. Unfortunately, this isn't such a rare phenomenon. Recently,... Read more
How to use Pinterest Safely
At first glance, Pinterest seems to be one of the safer places on the Internet. It's a place of collaboration and sharing visuals, with everyone who wants to partake in both of those activities having an opportunity... Read more
Are You Planning on Resetting Your Smartphone? If You Are, Do It the Right Way
There are at least a couple of good reasons why you might need to reset your smartphone back to its factory state. For one, although they are nowhere near as expensive as they used to be, smartphones are still... Read more
What to Do If You Discover Random Uber Charges
If you use Uber, canceled rides and lowered ratings might seem like the biggest problems, but those who have experienced unexplained Uber charges can guarantee that that is what hurts the most. The sad thing is that... Read more
Cyber Security Is Not a Luxury, and Password Management Does Not Need to Cost You a Fortune
Some users do not think there is any point in trying to protect their cyber security because they believe that the only way to do it is by purchasing expensive tools. However, it is entirely untrue. There are lots of... Read more
Google Notifies Chromebook Users to Reset their Internal Security Keys
The invention of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) was necessitated by the inherent flaws of the traditional username and password system. Security experts have been advocating its use for years, and because of the... Read more
The Next Time You Need to Borrow a Charger, Make Sure It Is Safe
You know how back in the day people were weary of plugging their USB flash drives anywhere because there was always a chance to get infected with a Trojan or something like that? With the increase of machines that run... Read more
Is It Possible to Delete Every Piece of Personal Information Online and How to Do It?
It is impossible to imagine life without the Internet now, and so our virtual identities are integral parts of what we really are. However, it is very often that users want to free themselves from the confines of the... Read more
Apple's WI-Fi Password Sharing Feature Is Said to Leak Your Number
There are many ways to share information between devices. When devices come from the same vendor, the sharing options become more convenient. If you are an Apple device user, you probably have shared files through... Read more
Vulnerable Telnet Services Let Hackers Attack Systems Using Hijacked Radio Devices
Given the popularity of online streaming services that run on more or less any device that connects to the internet, some people might find it hard to believe that companies are selling dedicated IoT radios that... Read more
Security Researchers Expose Sensitive Data via Malware Analysis Sandboxes
Security experts at the UK-based threat intelligence company Cyjax have studied data submitted to three of our favorite online malware analysis sandboxes and discovered that much of the publicly accessible information... Read more
Hackers Have Been Using Malicious Websites to Hack iPhones for Years
Your smartphone is your gateway to the virtual world. It's your door to your social platforms, email accounts, entertainment, and information. Unfortunately, it is also a door that can expose you to virtual security... Read more
Protect Your Deliveroo Password or It Will Be Stolen, Sold, and Used Without Your Permission
Ordering food is supposed to be a fun experience, but if you are not careful enough while using food delivery applications, you might end up paying for someone else’s meals. Recent attacks on the Deliveroo users... Read more
Do NOT Fall for the Latest Income Tax Refund Scam
When it comes to scams and frauds, some people would tell you that it’s all in the math: the more people receive fraudulent messages, the higher the chance that someone will get hooked. Although there are countless... Read more
Yet Another Company Failed to Secure Its Database, and 198 Million Car Buyers Were Exposed
Far too often, high cost is quoted as the main reason for failing to secure people's private data. When organizations suffer a cyberattack, they tend to say that they would have used the right tools and would have... Read more
Your D-Link and Comba Wireless Modems Could Be Leaking Your Passwords. Here's What You Can Do.
Take a look at the comments under articles dedicated to vulnerabilities, and you'll see that every now and again, people tend to get annoyed by the amount of attention some security holes receive. Indeed, in many... Read more
