Tag: malware

Hackers could force locked iPhones to make contactless payments

October 4, 2021

Flaws in Apple Pay and Visa could allow criminals to make arbitrary contactless payments – no authentication needed, research finds. Cybercriminals could make fraudulent purchases by circumventing an iPhone’s Apple Pay lock screen where the device’s wallet has a Visa card set up in so-called transit mode. The attackers could also bypass the contactless limit … More Hackers could force locked iPhones to make contactless payments

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Why being cyber‑smart matters

October 1, 2021

The campaign may last for a month, but we should remember that cybersecurity is a year-round affair. The month of October is associated with a variety of themes, but it also ushers in the start of autumn and pumpkin-spiced lattes and culminates with one of the scariest days of the year – Halloween. However, beyond … More October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Why being cyber‑smart matters

Google releases emergency fix to plug zero‑day hole in Chrome

September 28, 2021

The emergency release comes a mere three days after Google’s previous update that plugged another 19 security loopholes. Google has released an emergency update for its Chrome web browser to fix a zero-day vulnerability that is known to be actively exploited in the wild by malicious actors. The security loophole affects the Windows, macOS, and Linux versions … More Google releases emergency fix to plug zero‑day hole in Chrome

What is Cybercrime?

September 27, 2021

Protecting yourself and your business from cybercrime With the rapid advance in technology over the past 20 years, cybercrime is more common than ever as it is a lucrative endeavour for criminals. To make sure you do not fall victim to these crimes, you must ensure your hardware, software and data are well protected. Being … More What is Cybercrime?