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Malware affiliate pyramid scheme is shuttered by US feds: here's how to keep safe

By Efosa Udinmwen published

The FBI dismantled Qakbot malware’s infrastructure, but it resurfaced quickly using spam bomb attacks

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A new 'Wikipedia for extensions' wants to make your web browser far more secure by exposing dangerous tools

By Efosa Udinmwen published

ExtensionPedia offers detailed risk assessments for 200,000+ browser extensions, aiming to protect users from identity threats and growing cyberattack risks.

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Cybercriminals are using SEO to get popular fake AI tools loaded with malware to rank high on Google

By Wayne Williams published

Cybercriminals are faking AI tools and using SEO tricks to spread ransomware through popular search engines and social platforms.

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Google quietly released a security fix for a worrying Chrome zero-day flaw, so patch now

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The Google Chrome flaw is apparently being abused in the wild, so update now or face the risks.

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Public DevOps tools targeted by criminals to steal crypto

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Miscofigurations in four major tools are being targeted to deploy cryptocurrency miners.

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Do I need an antivirus and a VPN?

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Antivirus Will a VPN and antivirus add extra protection to my device?

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Top US dental firm spills over 8 million user files online

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A digital marketing agency was holding an unprotected database containing millions of sensitive patient records.

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Breaking encryption with quantum computers may be easier than we thought

By Chiara Castro published

A new research estimates that a quantum computer with 1 million qubits would be able to crack RSA encryption, instead of 20 as previously thought.

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Meta halts phone and browser tracking tools after researchers expose user snooping

By Benedict Collins published

Researchers spotted covert data extraction and tracking, but the apps responsible quickly removed the script.

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This devious Android malware adds fake contacts to your phone to spoof trusted callers

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hackers found a way to add fake contacts to your Android phone, experts warn.

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