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The Greek intelligence agency reportedly hacked and wiretapped a former Meta security manager, tracking her for a year.

Meta's security manager targeted by Greek espionage

A former Meta employee was reportedly hacked and wiretapped by the Greek intelligence agency. According to a report from The New York Times, the Greek intelligence agency hacked and wiretapped Artemis Seaford, […]

ChatGPT Bug Temporarily Exposes AI Chat Histories to Other Users

Oops! ChatGPT Shares AI Chat Histories with the Wrong Crowd

We can’t help but be fascinated by this new revolutionary AI model that is causing so much controversy and changing everything that we’ve known for our entire lives. Since the AI model […]

Bitwarden's unlock with PIN feature is convenient, but also a security risk

Users of the password manager Bitwarden may use the application on all major platforms and on the web. Depending on how they have set up the password manager, they may have to […]

Two Charged in Alleged Hacking of Drug Enforcement Agency's Web Portal

Two Charged in Alleged Hacking of Drug Enforcement Agency's Web Portal

According to previous reports by Gizmodo, two individuals have recently been charged for their suspected involvement in the 2022 hacking incident of the Drug Enforcement Agency's web portal. The Department of Justice […]

If you want to know which is the best virtual machine software of 2023, you must check this article out as we covered the basics of it!

Best virtual machine software of 2023: Top 3

In this article, we will try to give you the best virtual machine software of 2023 by looking at the pros and cons of the top three in the market. You can […]

Alleged Owner of BreachForums Arrested: Why It Matters

Alleged Owner of BreachForums Arrested: Why It Matters

Earlier reports by Krebs on Security and Bleeping Computer have indicated that Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, known online as "Pompompurin," was arrested at his residence in New York on Wednesday by the FBI […]

Cloudflare announces AI-powered Fraud Detection tool

Cloudflare announced a new AI-powered fraud detection tool this week that is designed to protect businesses and consumers against various types of fraud. Cloudflare Fraud Detection protects against fake account logins, account […]

How to Hide Instagram Account and Prevent Other Users from Finding You

How to Hide Instagram Account and Prevent Other Users from Finding You

Did you know that people can find you easily on Instagram? This can, however, be changed. You can now hide your Instagram account and hide from your contacts and other people finding […]

What Is a Deepfake? Is It Legal? Everything You Need To Know

What Is a Deepfake? Is It Legal? Everything You Need To Know

Computers are getting smarter by the day. From movie graphics to AI-powered tools, almost everything can be simulated. Deepfake technology has now been making the headlines. So, what is Deepfake and is […]

NordPass Password Manager adds passkeys support

Disclosure: Ghacks may receive a referral fee if you click or buy any of the products featured here. NordPass is an emerging password manager from Nord Security, the company behind the popular […]

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Bitwarden addresses autofill issue that could be exploited to steal logins

Bitwarden plans to roll out an update to its applications soon that addresses an autofill issue that threat actors could exploit to steal login information. Bitwarden is a popular password management solution […]

Midjourney v5 is out: How to use it?

The newest version of the popular AI image generator's neural network, Midjourney v5, can produce strikingly lifelike visuals. The v5 model employs cutting-edge tools and a new neural architecture to generate aesthetics […]

How to View Your Google Chrome Saved Passwords

How to View Your Google Chrome Saved Passwords

Have we not all been there - you set up a new online account only to frustrate yourself by realizing you can’t remember your password? Thank goodness Chrome allows you to save […]

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How to switch from LastPass to RoboForm password manager

This guide walks users through the steps of switching password managers. In particular, it helps users export LastPass passwords and import them into the RoboForm password manager. LastPass is a popular password […]

The latest filing in the US shows that your private information, including your mental health, could be in the hands of tech giants.

Telehealth startup shares your data with tech giants

The telehealth startup, Cerebral, has unveiled it shared personal data with Meta, TikTok, and Google. The personal data includes the date of birth, name, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, other demographics, […]

LastPass not the last password manager? Tips for switching password managers

All password manager provide a basic set of features to users, which includes managing, saving and generating passwords. Most users may be surprised that feature sets may different significantly between password managers. […]

Microsoft hardens OneNote against Phishing attacks

Microsoft plans to roll out an update for OneNote in April 2023 to improve the product's protection against "known high risk" phishing attacks. A new entry on the official Microsoft 365 Roadmap, […]

Numerous Lexmark Printers affected by critical security issues

Lexmark confirmed this week that many of its printer models have security vulnerabilities, some of which are rated critical. The company has released seven security advisories for Lexmark devices. Successful exploitation of […]

How to Safely Export Your LastPass Passwords to Keeper

How to Safely Export Your LastPass Passwords to Keeper

Due to LastPass experiencing several security breaches over the past year, numerous security-conscious users have opted to transition to a more secure password manager. It is likely that you have also encountered […]

Outlook App will soon have Multi-Factor Authentication capabilities

The mobile Outlook application for Android and iOS devices will soon include multi-factor authentication capabilities. Called Authenticator Lite, Microsoft plans to launch the functionality this month in the Outlook application. An entry […]

9 Tips to Protect Your Mobile Data Security from Hackers

9 Tips to Protect Your Mobile Data Security from Hackers

When considering the term "hackers," the common perception is often of individuals seeking unauthorized access to computers to obtain passwords, steal identities, or cause general disruption. However, it is important to note […]

WhatsApp Takes on the EU regarding Encryption and Child Abuse Content

WhatsApp Takes on the EU regarding Encryption and Child Abuse Content

WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart is heading to the United Kingdom to discuss the latest bill that has to do with end-to-end encryption on messaging apps. With the government trying to get a […]

7 Essential Password Manager features and 6 Bonus features

Not every password manager is created equal. In fact, there are huge differences between password managers. Some are local apps, others cloud-based. Some have mobile apps and browser extensions, some support security […]

A data breach involving a former senior Biden administration official was brought on by a popular hiking app.

Neglected security: Government official ignores privacy settings

A security researcher has tracked the location of a former top Biden administration official through the AllTrails app. According to Vice's Motherboard, a security researcher discovered a huge issue that could lead […]

How to configure Two-Step Login via FIDO2 WebAuthn in Bitwarden

Bitwarden password manager users who want to step up the security may configure two-step login via FIDO2 WebAuthn. The feature is not available for all users or in all Bitwarden apps. This […]

LastPass Details Security Breach, Hackers Accessed Encrypted Data

LastPass has released an update that discloses a security breach in which a threat actor gained access to corporate and customer data by infiltrating an employee's personal computer and deploying keylogger malware, […]

You better keep this Bitwarden setting turned off

The Bitwarden password manager, like many passwords managers, supports auto-fill on page load functionality. It is disabled by default, and there is a reason for that. Once enabled, Bitwarden will fill out […]

Meta's powerful AI language model LLaMA was introduced around a week ago privately and required access, but now it is all over the internet.

Brace for impact: Private AI model leaked online

Meta's non-public AI language model, LLaMA, has been leaked online by a 4chan member, and the company has yet to take action. The company started fielding access requests to its new language […]

10 iPhone Privacy Settings You Need to Change for Better Security

10 iPhone Privacy Settings You Need to Change for Better Security

The iPhone is widely recognized as a ubiquitous smartphone, offering users a plethora of functionalities similar to that of a computer. However, cybercriminals often target smartphones, including iPhones, to extract sensitive data […]

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160 GB of Acer data is now available for sale on the dark web

Taiwan-based Acer Inc. confirmed a security breach today after a 160 gigabytes data dump of Acer data was offered on an underground forum. According to the sales pitch on the underground forum, […]

Is Uno the first next-generation password manager?

Uno, a startup backed by a16z, has launched its first product. The password manager, also called Uno, promises to make security easier and simpler for everyone. Password managers are an essential tool […]

OpenAI has been making various deals with some of the biggest tech firms in the industry, and lastly, Salesforce's Slack joined the team.

ChatGPT will write your messages if you use this tool

Salesforce and OpenAI have teamed up to bring ChatGPT to Slack. The chatbot will help companies with instant chat summaries, research tools, and writing assistance. After ChatGPT's API launch, more companies have […]

WhatsApp promises to make its usage terms less confusing

WhatsApp promises to make its usage terms less confusing

You may recall last year sometime when WhatsApp had new terms that stated it would share your private data with the sister app, Facebook. When users complained and the the EU Commission […]

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Browser Security report reveals major online security threats

LayerX has published its annual browser security report in which the company highlights the most prominent browser security risks of 2022. The report includes predictions and recommendations for 2023 as well. The […]

Change Your Password On A Chromebook

Best Ways To Change Your Password On A Chromebook

Passwords are the keys to our security on the internet, and thus mustn’t be taken for granted. Thanks to browsers’ options, our passwords can be easily saved, without further need to type […]

How AI Can Help You Avoid Cybersecurity Traps

Stay Ahead of the Game: How AI Can Help You Avoid Cybersecurity Traps

I have never been a victim of cyber threats, but from what I’ve heard, the effects are devastating. Cybersecurity officers and consultants work tirelessly to implement security strategies to fight hackers. Artificial […]

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How to use Bitwarden passwords on the go

Bitwarden is a popular password management service. It is available as a web-version, as desktop applications, mobile apps and as browser extensions. Since it is cloud-based, passwords and other data stored in […]

Biden Administration Unveils National Cybersecurity Strategy to Counter Ransomware Threats

Biden Administration Unveils National Cybersecurity Strategy to Counter Ransomware Threats

On Thursday, the Biden administration proposed mandatory regulations and liabilities for software makers and service providers in an effort to shift the responsibility of protecting US cyberspace from small organizations and individuals. […]

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How to use two-factor authentication without a phone

Two-factor authentication is a powerful security feature that improves the security of online accounts significantly when set up. It will be replaced with passkeys eventually, but this is not going to happen […]

White House has made an announcement on the future of the United States' cybersecurity strategies, assigning responsibility to tech firms.

Biden's cyber plan: Tech firms take center stage

The White House has announced a new national cybersecurity strategy that assigns responsibility to tech companies. It also includes governmental involvement to disrupt hackers and cyberattacks. According to the new cybersecurity strategy, […]