Category: Security News

FBI: Cybercrime losses tripled over the last 5 years

February 14, 2020

On the upside, the Bureau recovered more than US$300 million in funds lost to online scams last year. In 2019, the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received more than 467,000 cybercrime complaints that caused an estimated US$3.5 billion in losses, according to the Bureau’s annual 2019 Internet Crime Report (IC3). Last year saw both the … More FBI: Cybercrime losses tripled over the last 5 years

How romance scammers break your heart and bank account

February 13, 2020

What are some of the most common signs that your online crush could be a dating scammer? We’re living in a fast-paced era, and it’s become increasingly difficult to juggle a career, have a social life, and find love. People are increasingly switching to more convenient means to find a connection, like dating apps and … More How romance scammers break your heart and bank account

Competing in esports: 3 things to watch out for

February 12, 2020

If you’re looking to become a pro gamer, there are risks you shouldn’t play down. Gaming has been a popular pastime for decades. Over the past few years, it has also become a career path, with esports becoming a steadily growing phenomenon. Tournaments are taking place around the globe with huge prize pools and name … More Competing in esports: 3 things to watch out for

Critical Bluetooth bug leaves Android users open to attack

February 10, 2020

Google releases a fix for the security hole that, if left unplugged, could allow attackers to run malicious code with no user interaction. Google has rolled out a security update to address a critical flaw in Android’s Bluetooth implementation that allows remote code execution without user interaction. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2020-0022, affects devices running Android … More Critical Bluetooth bug leaves Android users open to attack