NOTE: This blogpost is a revised version of an article requested from the author by Lenovo. This version has been updated with additional information specific to ESET software, as well as more general information about other computer manufacturers. Click here to view the original article. What is the most valuable part of your computer? Many people might say … More Recoveries and backups
Gamers and cybersecurity professionals have something in common – the ever-terrible presence of hacking, scams, and data theft – but how and why would anyone want to target gamers? One of the more worrying trends of the past few years within the gaming sphere has been the introduction of microtransactions, which ask you to provide your … More Time is money, and online game scammers have lots of it
Browser fingerprinting is supposedly a more privacy-conscious tracking method, replacing personal information with more general data. But is it a valid promise? Convenience is king today – shopping has never been easier; one can basically order goods from any part of the world and have them delivered right up to their doorstep. However, this all … More Fingerprints all over: Can browser fingerprinting increase website security?
The breaking news of the PSNI data breach has exposed two major vulnerabilities security experts have been warning about for quite a while – data handling and insider threats. Yesterday news broke that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has accidentally leaked the surname, initials, the rank or grade, the work location and departments … More PSNI data breach: two crucial vulnerabilities, one big mess
With powerful AI, it doesn’t take much to fake a person virtually, and while there are some limitations, voice-cloning can have some dangerous consequences. Late one night, while mindlessly scrolling through YouTube, I stumbled upon a video that shed light on a disturbing scam utilizing voice AI platforms. It revealed the potential abuse of this … More The grand theft of voice: The concept of a virtual kidnap
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