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TikTok Fined $368m For Child Data Privacy Offenses
PRIVACY PRIVACY Chinese social media giant broke GDPR several times over Read More
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Before You Download: Steer Clear of Malicious Android Apps
PRIVACY PRIVACY Recently, news broke that over 300,000 Android users downloaded supposed banking apps from the Google Play Store loaded with trojans. These malicious apps managed to outwit the store’s security checkpoints to install malware on the unsuspecting users’ devices. It is more important than ever to stay vigilant about mobile security. The crafty hackers…
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Smart TVs and Refrigerators Used in Internet-of-Things Cyberattack
PRIVACY PRIVACY The rise in popularity of Internet-connected smart devices has brought about a new era of convenience and functionality for consumers. From Smart TVs and refrigerators to wireless speakers, these devices have transformed the way we live and communicate. However, this advancement in technology is not without its downsides. One of the most notable…
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How Safe Is Your Android PIN Code?
PRIVACY PRIVACY Digital technology has dramatically impacted our lives, making it easier and more convenient in many ways. With the use of smartphones, we perform a myriad of activities daily, from making phone calls and sending messages to shopping online and managing bank accounts. While these activities bring convenience, they also expose users to various…
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A Detailed Guide on Cyberbullying
PRIVACY PRIVACY Unfortunately, cyberbullying has become a prevalent and emerging threat in our digital age. This type of bullying, carried out through computers and similar technologies, including cell phones, often involves harmful or intimidating comments and public posts created with malevolent intent to humiliate the victim. It’s a phenomenon that doesn’t only affect adults but…
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Could Your Kids Spot an Online Predator?
PRIVACY PRIVACY Despite the extensive media coverage and awareness campaigns, it’s harrowing to admit that children, particularly vulnerable teenagers, are still targeted by online predators. This is not a matter exclusive to the “other” kids – it affects everyone, and young individuals’ innocent and accepting nature often leads them into the dangerous trap of these…
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Celebrities Are Lures For Scammers
PRIVACY PRIVACY In the age of digital data and Internet access, the potential for scams is more significant than ever. These scams often involve leveraging popular search queries to trap unsuspecting netizens into their malicious schemes. Among the top searches in the online world, celebrities hold a prime spot. Through this guide, we aim to…
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If You Give A Hacker Your Email Address…
PRIVACY PRIVACY If You Give A Hacker Your Email Address Most of us believe hacking to be an event that happens to ‘the other person,’ often refusing to accept that it could very much be a reality for us as well. While hacking and social engineering might seem like concepts only prevalent in big-screen thrillers,…
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Friday Squid Blogging: Cleaning Squid
PRIVACY PRIVACY Two links on how to properly clean squid. I learned a few years ago, in Spain, and got pretty good at it. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here. Read More
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Staying Safe While Working Remotely
PRIVACY PRIVACY In the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, workplaces worldwide have undergone a seismic shift towards remote working. This adjustment involves much more than just allowing employees to access work resources from various locations. It necessitates the update of remote working policies and heightened cybersecurity security awareness. Cybercriminals and potential nation-states are reportedly exploiting…