The Security Pros and Cons of Using Email Aliases
One way to tame your email inbox is to get in the habit of using unique email aliases when signing up for new accounts online. Adding a “+” character after…
Leaky Database of Chinese Adult Platform Exposed Personal Info of 14 Million Users
Colin Thierry Published on: August 10, 2022 A leaky database belonging to the infamous Chinese-based adult platform Hjedd exposed sensitive information linked to more than 14 million user accounts. According…
7-Eleven Stores Close in Denmark after Cyberattack
Colin Thierry Published on: August 10, 2022 7-Eleven stores in Denmark shut down on Monday after falling victim to a cyberattack that disrupted their payment and checkout systems throughout the…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2022 Edition
Microsoft today released updates to fix a record 141 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and related software. Once again, Microsoft is patching a zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft…
Class Action Targets Experian Over Account Security
A class action lawsuit has been filed against big-three consumer credit bureau Experian over reports that the company did little to prevent identity thieves from hijacking consumer accounts. The legal…
Ukrainian Security Service Dismantled Bot Farm of 1 Million
Colin Thierry Published on: August 5, 2022 Ukraine’s cyberpolice dismantled a network of 1 million bots used to spread disinformation and destabilize Ukrainian society, according to a press release published on Tuesday…
Spanish Research Center Said Russian Hackers Hit Its Systems with Ransomware
Colin Thierry Published on: August 5, 2022 The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) issued a public statement on Tuesday alleging that Russian hackers infected its systems with ransomware. CSIC is Spain’s…
Scammers Sent Uber to Take Elderly Lady to the Bank
Email scammers sent an Uber to the home of an 80-year-old woman who responded to a well-timed email scam, in a bid to make sure she went to the bank…
Two Orange County Men Sentenced to Prison for Crypto Scheme
Colin Thierry Published on: August 4, 2022 A US Federal judge in California sentenced two Orange County men to prison for tricking victims into purchasing cryptocurrency that would give investors…
FCC Alerts Americans to Robotext Scams on the Rise
Colin Thierry Published on: August 3, 2022 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the US communications regulator, issued a warning last week drawing attention to an increased amount of robotext scams. “Robotext…
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