DuckDuckGo’s new browser could help keep Mac users safe on the web
DuckDuckGo's privacy-first web browser has moved from the iPhone to the Mac and it might have even more security and safety than Apple's Safari.
Google wants to kill your passwords on Android and Chrome with passkeys
Google shared its plans to launch passkeys and make insecure passwords a thing of the pass as part of an industrywide initiative.
New COVID-19 phishing emails may steal your business secrets
Google Forms are being used by cybercriminals as a way to obtain sensitive information of business owners through COVID-19 phishing emails.
This dangerous new hacker tool makes phishing worryingly easy
Setting up phishing campaigns for Microsoft 365 has become a relatively straightforward process due to a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named Caffeine.
Over 1M credit cards just leaked to criminals on the dark web
Over 1.2 million credit cards have been distributed via the dark web through a recently launched underground marketplace.
Hackers have found a way to hack you that you’d never expect
A security flaw has allowed a ransomware gang to effectively prevent antivirus programs from running properly on a system.
The best ad-blocking apps for Android in 2022
If pop-up ads, banner ads, and flashy text all intrude on the web page or video you're viewing on your Android device, get an ad-blocker. Here are the best.
Hackers may be hiding in plain sight on your favorite website
Security researchers have detailed how domain shadowing is becoming increasingly popular for cybercriminals.
This huge DDoS attack was one of the longest ever recorded
An unprecedented distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack saw over 25.3 billion requests being sent to a target.
Malware has a terrible new way to get to your computer
There's a new avenue of attack for bad actors, and it's via Minecraft and other video games.
Apple’s antivirus strategy for Mac has gone fully preemptive, but is that enough?
According to Howard Oakley at Eclectic Light Company, Apple has updated macOS malware more in the past six months than in the past seven years.
Chrome extensions with 1.4M users may have stolen your data
Researchers from McAfee have discovered five Google Chrome extensions that steal browsing activity, with the add-ons racking up more than a million downloads.
How to make your Mac private and secure
MacOS is a secure and private operating system out of the box. However, there are a few settings that you can configure to make it even safer and more private.
Plex requires password resets after confirmed breach of personal data
After detecting a possible breach of its systems by an unknown third party on August 23, Plex is requiring its users to change their passwords.
Hackers are using fake WordPress DDoS pages to launch malware
Hackers are pushing the distribution of dangerous malware via WordPress websites through bogus Cloudflare DDoS protection pages, a new report has found.
Google just thwarted the largest HTTPS DDoS attack in history
Google has confirmed that one of its cloud customers was targeted with the largest HTTPS distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever reported.
You need to update your iPhone and iPad right now to fix a critical security flaw
Apple has issued an urgent security update for iPhone and iPad owners to patch a flaw that could allow hackers to take control of the device.
Zoom just fixed a major security flaw on Mac. Here’s why you should update now
Zoom spent the weekend patching a major security flaw in its Mac app, and the update is available right now.
How to avoid third-party cookies in every browser
Third-party cookies can track your web activity in general and collect data on you. Here's how to disable and avoid third-party cookies in every browser.
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites hacked by $25 homemade device
A $25 hacking tool that can seemingly breach Starlink’s internet terminals has been revealed by a security researcher.
Selling something online? Watch out for this clever new scam
A credit/debit card stealing scheme that was initially discovered in 2020 has now been detected in Singapore.
North Korean hackers are targeting crypto workers
Hackers believed to be associated with the North Korean group Lazarus have attempted another digital heist by targeting cryptocurrency firm deBridge Finance.
Will Amazon’s iRobot purchase turn your Roomba into a spy?
Amazon's acquisition of iRobot, the maker of Roomba, is a window into a future where one corporation has way too much information about your personal life.
North Korean hackers target huge crypto exchange — are user funds safe?
North Korean hackers are attempting to lure in cryptocurrency experts via bogus job offers for crypto exchange platform Coinbase.
Hacking-as-a-service lets hackers steal your data for just $10
A new (and cheap) service that offers hackers a straightforward method to set up a base where they manage their cyber crimes has been discovered.
Hackers have found a way to log into your Microsoft email account
Account holders for Microsoft email services are being targeted in a fresh phishing campaign, according to security researchers from Zscaler's ThreatLabz group.
How to protect your smart home from hackers
Are you worried about your smart home getting hacked? While chances are slim, you could have vulnerabilities. Here's how to set up the proper protection.
U.S. federal court system cyberattack is worse than previously thought
A cyberattack incident that involved the U.S. federal court system infrastructure has been proven to be an incredibly significant and sophisticated attack.
Europe just suffered its worst DDoS attack ever, but we don’t know why
A record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack situated within Europe was attempted during July, a new report has confirmed.
Ransomware victims are refusing to pay — but is it working?
A new report has highlighted how ransomware payments to hackers have begun to slow down -- victims are opting to not cave in to demands from threat actors.
This anti-hacker group helps you escape ransomware for free
This week marks the sixth anniversary of the No More Ransom project, an initiative aimed at helping ransomware victims.
Hackers now exploit new vulnerabilities in just 15 minutes
Hackers are now moving faster than ever when it comes to scanning vulnerability announcements from software vendors.
This malware infects your motherboard and is almost impossible to remove
Researchers have discovered malware that has been secretly infecting systems featuring ASUS and Gigabyte motherboards for at least six years.
Oh great, now our Twitter data is for sale on the dark web
A list of 5.4 million Twitter users' emails and phone numbers just showed up for sale on the dark web.