Unprotected Dating Service Database Leaks Personal Data
Another exposed database on an online server was leaking the personal data of its users. The database in question belonged to a dating website was running on an Elastisearch server and was not password-protected. The... Read more
Experts Reveal Hackers Attack Computers Every 39 Seconds
Digital security experts working with NGRAVE recently announced that according to their estimations bad actors carry out some form of automated attack every 39 seconds. This means that scripted attacks take place... Read more
Malicious Excel Files Execute Password-Stealing Malware
A brand-new malware group is spreading malware through cleverly put together Microsoft Excel files. The malicious office documents are surprisingly hard to detect and pose a significant risk. The new group of bad... Read more
Watch Out for Fake Emails Offering £1,000 Gift Cards From Asda
Asda Stores Limited, a retail supermarket chain based in Leeds in the United Kingdom, issued a warning to its customers in early September 2020. The store chain warned its customers to be aware that there is an... Read more
Digital Distancing and Its Impact on Your Virtual Security
With the Covid-19 pandemic slowing down a little but still very much relevant and affecting all aspects of daily life, the term 'social distancing' is being thrown around a lot. The responsibility of doing our best to... Read more
TikTok Pro Is a Fake App Designed to Steal Passwords
In the midst of the ongoing TikTok drama in the USA, with President Trump trying to take down the Chinese-owned social network video app from the US app stores, bad actors are making the best out of the heightened... Read more
Better Business Bureau Warns of Rise in Router Takeovers
In early September 2020 the US Better Business Bureau issued a warning to everyone working from home that router takeover attacks by bad actors are on the rise. This sort of attack is particularly relevant now that so... Read more
Facial Recognition VS Authentication, and Can It Replace Passwords?
With the advancement of technology and the implementation of new features in all sorts of devices, the options available to users grow exponentially as well. Here we take a brief look at facial authentication, its... Read more
Personal Data of 186,000 Australians Leaked In Service NSW Data Breach
A close-up review of a security breach that took place back in May 2020 revealed that hackers got access to the data of 186,000 Australian citizens. The attack targeted the email accounts of nearly 50 staff members of... Read more
Enjoy Gambling Online? Here Are 4 Security Tips for You
Nowadays it's easier than it has ever been to gamble and bet on all sorts of games and events from the comfort of your home. From soccer games, to motorsports, to fantasy football, to online poker, the options are... Read more
Scammers Hide Behind a Fake Instagram Help Center to Steal Passwords
A new scam is making the rounds, this time targeting Instagram users. The methods used by the bad actors have not changed much, only the bait is a little different this time. The attackers attempt to steal credentials... Read more
Cybercriminals Are Stealing Passwords With New SharePoint and OneNote Scam
There is a new scam that is being distributed through email and it happens to be more elaborate than most. The new scam attempts to mimic SharePoint and OneNote - a couple of legitimate Microsoft applications to steam... Read more
