Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

The time has come for your child to receive their first smartphone. Before handing it over, however, make sure to help them use their new gadget safely and responsibly. Choosing the right holiday gift(s) for your children can be nerve-racking, perhaps doubly so if you’re choosing it for your pre-teen. It’s at that age when … More Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

How ChatGPT can turn anyone into a ransomware and malware threat actor

Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT at the end of November, commentators on all sides have been concerned about the impact AI-driven content-creation will have, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. In fact, many researchers are concerned that generative AI solutions will democratise cybercrime.  With ChatGPT, any user can enter a query and generate malicious code and convincing phishing emails without any technical … More How ChatGPT can turn anyone into a ransomware and malware threat actor

Traveling for the holidays? Stay cyber‑safe with these tips

Holiday travel is back with a vengeance this year. Set yourself up for a cyber-safe and hassle-free trip with our checklist. You’ve successfully avoided all sorts of shopping scams while hunting for bargains this holiday season, and now the time has come to drive, fly or take a train home for Christmas. You’re taking time off to … More Traveling for the holidays? Stay cyber‑safe with these tips

Executives are four times more likely to be victims of phishing than workers

According to SC Magazine, a report by Ivanti has revealed that leaders also engage in dangerous behavior and are four times more likely to be victims of phishing compared with office workers. Some other findings: Professional cyberattackers favorably target those with more permissions, access or power within a company due to the far greater consequences … More Executives are four times more likely to be victims of phishing than workers

Uber Says Third Party Responsible for Latest Breach

As reported by govinfosecurity, an actor going by the handle “UberLeak” on Saturday posted online a number of files available for free download purporting to originate from Uber. Bleeping Computer and Restore Privacy each reported the news. Although UberLeak references Lapsus$, the files “are unrelated to our security incident in September,” an Uber spokesperson told Information Security Media … More Uber Says Third Party Responsible for Latest Breach