Meta is testing new facial recognition tools on Facebook and Instagram to help users quickly restore compromised accounts and combat fake celebrity-endorsed scams. According to The Verge* these tools will verify a user’s identity by comparing their face to profile pictures on the platforms. The primary goal is to protect both celebrities and everyday users … More Meta brings back face scanning to combat scams
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced the launch of its upgraded consumer offering ESET HOME Security, introducing new features such as ESET Folder Guard and Multithread Scanning, together with an overall improvement of its capabilities. Identity Protection* featuring Dark Web Monitoring is now globally available. These enhancements to ESET HOME Security, as an all-in-one solution … More ESET bulks up its ESET HOME consumer protections against identity theft, ransomware, phishing, and more
The Internet Archive confirmed a third security breach on October 20, 2024, marking a series of escalating cyberattacks According to Forbes*, hackers exploited unrotated Zendesk API tokens to access the platform managing support tickets. Despite earlier warnings and multiple breaches this month, the organization failed to secure the system adequately, leaving the tokens vulnerable. As … More Internet Archive Breached Again
Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers. In our hyper-connected world, technology has transformed the way we communicate, enabling us to connect with anyone, anywhere, at the touch of a button. One of the most popular services to take advantage of … More Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?
The European Commission announced on 17 October that its new Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2 Directive) has been officially adopted and, from 18 October, will be enforceable by EU members. The new regulations apply to critical entities such as data centre services, cloud providers, online marketplaces, search engines, and social media platforms, which … More The EU’s new NIS2 Directive is now enforceable by member states
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