Google adds security enhancements to Gmail, Meet and Chat
The tech giant introduces its own version of verified accounts in Gmail, rolls out increased moderation controls in Meet, and enhances phishing protection in Chat
Cybersecurity
Data breach reports down by one‑third in first half of 2020
The Identity Theft Resource Center doesn't expect the trend to last, however
Hundreds arrested after police crack encrypted chat network
European police infiltrate EncroChat, go on to crack down on crime kingpins and seize guns, drugs, cars and millions in cash
Remote access at risk: Pandemic pulls more cyber‑crooks into the brute‑forcing game
Poorly secured remote access attracts mostly ransomware gangs, but can provide access to coin miners and backdoors too
Alarm sounded over security risks in online voting system
Bad actors could tamper with ballots cast via OmniBallot without being detected by voters, election officials or the tool’s developer, a study finds
Chrome 83 arrives with enhanced security and privacy controls
New features include DNS over HTTPS, a Safety Check section and simpler cookie management
Ghost blogging platform servers hacked to mine cryptocurrency
Ghost wasn’t the only victim of break-ins over the weekend that exploited critical holes in infrastructure automation software for which patches were available
Buying a secondhand device? Here’s what to keep in mind
If you’re trying to be responsible towards the planet, also be responsible to yourself and take these steps so that the device doesn’t end up costing you more than you’ve saved
How gamification can boost your cybersecurity training
Security is not a game, but learning about it could be – here’s why adding the fun factor can help employees become more cyber-aware
600,000 people affected in email provider breach
The users' personal data are now up for grabs on the dark web for anywhere between US$3,500 and US$22,000 worth of bitcoin
Marriott hacked again, 5.2 million guests affected
Bad actors accessed a range of personally identifiable information, including names, dates of birth and a lot more
What to do if your Twitter account has been hacked
Losing access to your account can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to get it back – and to avoid getting hacked again
Radio.com users affected in data breach
An unknown number of people had their personal data exposed as hackers accessed database backup files
European power grid organization hit by cyberattack
The incident affected our office network, says ENTSO-E, as it implements measures to avoid future cyber-incursions
Virgin Media data leak exposes details of almost 1 million people
The misconfigured database was accessed by an unauthorized party on at least one occasion
Voice assistants can be hacked with ultrasonic waves
With access to text messages and the ability to make fraudulent phone calls, attackers could wreak more damage than you'd think
5 reasons to consider a career in cybersecurity
From competitive salaries to ever-evolving job descriptions, there are myriad reasons why a cybersecurity career could be right for you
Facial recognition company Clearview AI hit by data theft
The startup came under scrutiny after it emerged that it had amassed 3 billion photos from social media for its facial recognition software
Is bug hunting a viable career choice?
With earnings of top ethical hackers surpassing hundreds of thousands of dollars, some would say yes
MGM Resorts data breach exposes details of 10.6 million guests
A number of celebrities, government officials and tech CEOs were also caught up in the incident