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Does your Mac need antivirus software in 2024? We asked the experts
Apple’s Macs are seen as more secure than Windows PCs, but they can still get viruses. Should you protect yours with an antivirus app? We asked the experts.
Hackers are using AI to create vicious malware, says FBI
AI tools like ChatGPT are being used to create malware and fuel terrorist activity, says the FBI, in a potentially worrying sign for future cybersecurity.
Ransomware attacks have spiked massively. Here’s how to stay safe
Criminal gangs are raking in huge profits from ransomware attacks compared to 2022, but other methods have seen precipitous drops in revenue. What’s going on?
Hacker sent to jail for huge 2020 Twitter breach
A British man who took part in a high-profile Twitter hack in 2020 has been handed a five-year jail term for his part in the crime.
DOJ’s new NatSec Cyber unit to boost fight against state-backed hackers
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday launched the new National Security Cyber Section to help boost its fight against state-backed hackers.
Microsoft confirms recent service outages were DDoS attacks
Microsoft has shared some information about an outage that affected a number of its cloud-based services earlier this month.
This critical exploit could let hackers bypass your Mac’s defenses
Security researchers at Microsoft have found an exploit that could let hackers bypass one of your Mac’s most important defenses -- it’s time to update now.
Is ChatGPT creating a cybersecurity nightmare? We asked the experts
ChatGPT can help novice coders create vicious malware, but does this herald a cyber apocalypse or is the problem overblown? We asked the experts to find out.
Hackers may have stolen the master key to another password manager
KeePass is a popular password manager, but it is vulnerable to a newly discovered exploit that could let hackers steal your master password in plain text.
Hackers are using a devious new trick to infect your devices
Two new website domain name extensions have just been launched, and hackers are already abusing them to trick people into downloading malicious files.
Microsoft just gave you a new way to stay safe from viruses
Password-protected viruses have long been a tactic for hackers to evade detection, but Microsoft has just unleashed a new way of putting them to the sword.
Google just made this vital Gmail security tool completely free
If you want to protect your Gmail account from hackers and leaks, you’re in luck, as Google has just made its dark web monitoring tool free for American users.
No, 1Password wasn’t hacked – here’s what really happened
1Password users recently got a worrying alert saying their password manager Secret Keys had been changed behind their backs. Yet all was not what it seemed.
Secondhand routers may be a serious security concern
Security researchers revealed that enterprise routers purchased on eBay were chock-full of company data and could be a security risk for many institutions.
The biggest cybercriminals on the internet are now targeting Macs
The cybercriminal gang LockBit has now set its sights on Apple products after having developed its first ransomware for Macs.
This Bing flaw let hackers change search results and steal your files
A serious bug in Microsoft’s Azure platform could have let hackers switch up search results and steal the files of millions of users, a security firm has found.
Cybercrime spiked in 2022 — and this year could be worse
A new report suggests cybercrime increased last year, with some types of malware seeing huge increases. But there were some positives among the doom and gloom.
LastPass reveals how it got hacked — and it’s not good news
LastPass was hacked repeatedly in 2022, and the company has just disclosed how it happened. The revelations don’t look good for the prominent password manager.
This major Apple bug could let hackers steal your photos and wipe your device
Hackers have found a way to break into your Apple device and steal your photos, access your camera, and even wipe your device’s contents. Update it now.
Hackers used 30,000 computers for record-breaking DDoS attack
With just 30,000 bots, hackers managed to launch the larger DDoS attack ever recorded, the latest in an ever-growing challenge to content delivery networks.
Experts fear ChatGPT will soon be used in devastating cyberattacks
ChatGPT is changing the world, but some IT leaders are worried about its malicious misuse in massive cyberattacks -- some of which may already be underway.
This huge password manager exploit may never get fixed
The KeePass password manager has a pretty major vulnerability, but its developers are refusing to fix it. Here’s what you can do to keep your data safe.
Hack involved the data of a nation’s entire population
A hacker reportedly nabbed the personal data of pretty much all of the residents of a single nation in one fell swoop.