Computer Security
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
Nearly 80% of Companies Have Suffered a Cloud Data Breach in the Last 18 Months
It is only logical that businesses are migrating online, and it is only a matter of time until almost all the data and information is stored and accessed via cloud services. However, just like anything out there,... Read more
5 Questions and Answers About What to Do After a Data Breach
Question 1: Did I experience a data breach? There are several types of data breaches. While some are targeted at large companies and organizations, others are conducted on a more personal level. A data breach that... Read more
Cybersecurity Experts Are Warning About the Growing Number of Unemployment Scams
The coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep across the globe, and businesses large and small have all been affected. While the e-commerce market is booming, clothing retailers, restaurants, bars, event organizers, and... Read more
What to Do to Regain Access to Your Linksys Account After a Hack
When a vendor takes up a big part of a certain market, that vendor taking a hit eventually impacts millions. Just a few months ago, the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app was hacked, and it resulted in multiple account locks.... Read more
What Is a Brushing Scam and How Does It Work?
Is there a scam that won't leave you empty-handed? Yes, there is, and it's called a 'brushing' scam. Do you want to fall victim to it? No, you definitely don't. The brushing scam has existed for a few years now, but... 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
3 Types of Complicated and Costly Email Threats That Organizations Should Watch Out For
It is estimated that $2.9 million is lost to cybercrime every single minute and that large companies are losing $25/minute on security breaches alone. These are shocking numbers, and it is likely that they will grow... Read more
Before You Start Using Facebook's Messenger Rooms, Consider Your Account's Security
Applications with video-conferencing functionality are on the rise as many people stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Such tools allow users to work from home as well as stay connected with their friends and... Read more
Alarming News: Businesses Hit With $1.8 Billion From Cyber Attacks, Cost of Cybercrime per Incident Rises Six-Fold
The average cost of cybercrime has risen to $57,000 per incident over the past 12 months, a nearly six-fold increase over the last year's $10,000. This data was reported in the fourth annual international Read more
Here's What You Need to Do to Keep Your PlayStation Account Safe at All Times
Playing games can be lots of fun, especially these days, when many people cannot see their family and friends due to COVID-19. However, it is vital to understand that hackers are fully aware that people spend much... Read more
419 Fraud: Everything You Should Know About the Nigerian Scam
The type of fraud we'll discuss today is called an advanced fee scam, but you are more likely to hear about it as the Nigerian Scam or the Nigerian Letter Scam. It's often referred to as the 419 Scam as well because... Read more
Mobile Malware Spreading Through COVID-19 Test SMS
Cybercriminals are not letting go of the Covid-19 anxiety that is still gripping the world and are doing their best to abuse it. A brand new mobile scam that spreads malware has joined the dozens of Covid-themed... Read more
You Are Not Scammed by Real People. You Are Scammed by Bots
It seems like everyone is going through some type of fatigue that is directly or indirectly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. That is, everyone but cybercriminals. It would be great if they were too stressed out to... Read more
If You Receive the 'Resident Income Tax Notice' Email, It Could Be a Scam
Money isn’t happiness, but it’s hard to be happy without money. It probably sounds like a random quote you’d find on an Internet meme, but the sad reality is that in these trying times, with the COVID-19 pandemic... Read more
How Clearing Browsing Data and Cookies Periodically Can Enhance Your Virtual Security
Are you still wondering whether web cookies are bad or good things? The truth is that there is no straightforward answer. Cookies store browsing data that can be both personal and anonymous. Such data can be used to... Read more
Top-Ranked Gambling App, Clubillion, Risks Millions of Users' Data Due to Breach
A gambling app, used by millions, fell victim to a cyber attack. That resulted in a massive leak threatening the private data of countless users. The app bears the name Clubillion, and it's a gambling app. It's a free... Read more
QR Code Phishing Scams: How It Works and How to Prevent It
Have you ever wondered if anything could go wrong after scanning a QR code? While it might seem like a fun way to get information, researchers warn about QR code phishing or QRishing scams, phishing attacks targeted... Read more
