Security

Security is one of the most significant considerations when owning any technology, as you can lose data and finance if not careful. You’ll find articles here that cover various apps and options, threats to browser and device security, and some tips.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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, […]

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How to backup your Bitwarden password database

Bitwarden password manager users may back up their password database for safekeeping. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to export Bitwarden passwords to local systems. Password managers come in two main flavors: local […]

The US House Foreign Affairs Committee gathered to discuss a security issue regarding TikTok and gave Joe Biden the power to ban the app.

Do cybersecurity allegations against TikTok hold up?

TikTok is one of the most popular applications. It reached more than 3.5 billion downloads according to analyst data by Sensor Tower; that is an increase of 2.7 billion downloads in the […]

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Dropbox lifts Passwords restrictions for free users

Dropbox Free users who are also using Passwords, the service's passwords manager, won't run into storage limits anymore. Dropbox has lifted the limitation, but has not made an official announcement regarding the […]

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Are you using a secure password manager? Find out why Bitwarden passed its annual audit with flying colors

Bitwarden, maker of the password management solution, has published the results of two third-party security audits. Two different security companies were tasked by Bitwarden to "reinforce Bitwarden security and help customers comply […]

LastPass Got Hacked, Yet Once More. What To Do About It?

LastPass publishes final analysis of hack into password infrastructure

LastPass has notified its business customers via email that it has finished the analysis of the 2022 hack of its password infrastructure. The company confirmed that it suffered a security breach in […]

Beware of ChatGPT Clones: A Surge of Fraudulent Apps Exploiting OpenAI's Chatbot

Beware of ChatGPT Clones: A Surge of Fraudulent Apps Exploiting OpenAI's Chatbot

Beware of ChatGPT Clones: A Surge of Fraudulent Apps Exploiting OpenAI's Chatbot It is often said that imitation is a form of flattery, and while that may be true in certain contexts, […]

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Dashlane password manager braces for passwordless future

Dashlane plans to introduce support for passkeys to its password management service on Android later this year. The company announced the upcoming feature on Twitter, stating that customers would be able to […]

The ongoing debate on the ethical issues of the newly-popular AI technology proves that AI could lead to possible fraud attempts.

Watch how AI is after your bank account now

There is an ongoing debate on the ethical issues the newly-popular AI technology could bring, and both sides have solid arguments. With the latest news, it is proven that AI could lead […]

Fake ChatGPT apps are distributing malware on Android and Windows

Fake ChatGPT apps are beginning to distribute malware and steal credit card information

Last week, I wrote about why you should avoid downloading ChatGPT apps for Android and iOS. Now, you can add more to the list, malware. Over the past few months, ChatGPT has […]

Valve's Anti-Cheat Measures in Dota 2 Lead to 40,000 Account Bans

Valve's Anti-Cheat Measures in Dota 2 Lead to 40,000 Account Bans

Valve's Anti-Cheat Measures in Dota 2 Lead to 40,000 Account Bans Valve, the developer of the popular online game Dota 2, has permanently banned over 40,000 accounts in recent weeks for using […]

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Bitwarden's desktop app now supports passwordless login for web vault

Bitwarden introduced its passwordless login method a couple of months ago, for its mobile apps. Now, the password manager has expanded the new web vault login experience to its desktop app. Hackers […]

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A new Workgroup aims to improve smart home data privacy

Smart devices are everywhere these days. Besides the obvious ones, like Amazon's Alexa, most TVs or robot vacuums, smart is being integrated into many different devices and products. There are smart pet […]

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Beware, new infostealing Stealc malware emerges

Steac is the name of a new malware that has emerged on the dark web in January 2023. First reported by SEKOIA (via Neowin), Steac is an information stealer that is not […]

HardBit ramsonware strikes back

HardBit ramsonware strikes back

HardBit ramsonware strikes back You’ve probably received an email claiming it came from the UN or a Ministry of some country at least once. In this email, the Secretary General of the […]

The first Samsung Galaxy S23 series software update will fix 55 problems

The first Samsung Galaxy S23-series software update will fix 55 problems

Samsung has released its first software update for the Galaxy S23-series phones, including S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. Three phones came with the January security patch preloaded with the box, but this […]

Take control of your online security: Bitwarden introduces Argon2 KDF support

Bitwarden password manager has added support for Argon2 KDF iterations. The feature was in development, we reported about it a few weeks ago. To be more specific, Bitwarden uses Argon2id which is […]

Hackers Start Using Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attacks

Hackers Start Using Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attacks

Hackers Start Using Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attacks The one thing we’ve seen with these threat actors and hackers is that they seem to evolve to find loopholes in any new type […]

New crypto-mining attack exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell

New crypto-mining attack exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell

New crypto-mining attack exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell A recently discovered malware called 'ProxyShellMiner' takes advantage of the Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell vulnerabilities to deploy cryptocurrency miners within a Windows domain, thereby […]

Three Common Security Errors that Endanger Your Social Media Accounts

Three Common Security Errors that Endanger Your Social Media Accounts

Three Common Security Errors that Endanger Your Social Media Accounts The prevalence of social media hacking has made it a significant security concern, with cybercriminals often targeting unsuspecting individuals. In 2018 alone, […]

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Scandinavian Airlines confirms cyberattack that exposed customer data

Scandinavian Airlines revealed in a security notice published on the SAS Group website that it was the victim of a cyberattack. The attack, which was carried out on February 14, 2023, caused […]

Cybercriminals Use Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attack Campaigns

Cybercriminals Use Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attack Campaigns

Cybercriminals Use Havoc Post-Exploitation Framework in Attack Campaigns According to security analysts, malicious actors have started using an open-source command and control (C2) framework called Havoc as an alternative to more expensive […]

Here are all the changes to 1Password in the new update for Apple devices

Here are all the changes to 1Password in the new update for Apple devices

1Password has released a significant update for its iOS and Mac platforms, as well as Android, PC, and Linux. The update includes over 100 new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Some of […]

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Protect your privacy: Why you should avoid ChatGPT apps on Google Play and App Store

ChatGPT's usage is rising every day, more and more users are flocking to use the chatbot. The popularity of the AI language model has seen the announcement of new tools such as […]

Choosing the Right Passwordless Authentication Method for Maximum Benefits

Choosing the Right Passwordless Authentication Method for Maximum Benefits!

Traditionally, we’ve used passwords as the primary method for authentication, but they come with their own set of drawbacks. Security breaches are a common issue, and it can be challenging to remember […]

Here’s why the future of security is passwordless

The end of passwords as we know it: Why experts say the future of security is passwordless

Over the years, passwords have posed a significant risk to enterprises. The Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that nearly 50% of data breaches are a result of stolen credentials. This […]

How to solve 10 of the most common web application security vulnerabilities

Is your web app vulnerable? Here's how to solve the top 10 security issues

Developing or using web-based software requires critical consideration of web application security due to the increasing number of online threats. Therefore, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that web applications […]

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Is your device at risk? North Korean group launches new attack with Remote Access Trojan

Infamous North-Korean threat group APT37 has upgraded its arsenal of attacks with a new Remote Access Trojan, that is attacking targets on Windows and mobile devices. The group, known for malicious attacks […]


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