New reports from Europol and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) shed a light on how the battle against cybercrime is being fought. Law enforcement remains an integral part of the fight against agile and increasingly well-resourced adversaries. Consumers and businesses, too, can – and need to – continue to improve their defenses, while vendors … More Staying ahead of threats: 5 cybercrime trends to watch
An Atlas VPN zero-day vulnerability affecting the Linux client leaks a user’s real IP address simply by visiting a website, writes Bleeping Computer*. Atlas VPN is a VPN product that offers a cost-effective solution based on WireGuard and supports all major operating systems. In a proof of concept exploit shared on Reddit, a researcher describes … More Atlas VPN zero-day vulnerability leaks users’ real IP address
The internet is a big place, and it is quite easy to get lost in it, especially for kids. In the era of fake news, posting, sharing and even ChatGPT and other AI tools – it is hard to navigate, even for us! Digital literacy is challenging for both adults and kids alike. However, it … More It´s online! It must be true! But is it?
Phishing emails are a weapon of choice for criminals intent on stealing people’s personal data and planting malware on their devices. The healing process does not end with antivirus scanning. Spelling mistakes, weird grammar, urgent or threatening language, a lack of context – all these are common giveaways of phishing attacks. Some phishing threats are tougher to spot, however, … More Getting off the hook: 10 steps to take after clicking on a phishing link
If you want to try to enter the world of VPNs with a small dip, then iCloud Private Relay is your friend — but is it a true VPN service? The devil is in the details. In 2021, Apple released a new feature for its iCloud+ subscription plan, one that had some people scratching their … More What you need to know about iCloud Private Relay
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