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Black Hat Europe 2024: Why a CVSS score of 7.5 may be a 'perfect' 10 in your organization

Black Hat Europe 2024: Why a CVSS score of 7.5 may be a 'perfect' 10 in your organization

Black Hat Europe 2024: Why a CVSS score of 7.5 may be a 'perfect' 10 in your organization

Aggregate vulnerability scores don’t tell the whole story – the relationship between a flaw’s public severity rating and the specific risks it poses for your company is more complex than it seems

Tony Anscombe13 Dec 2024


Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?

Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?

Black Hat Europe 2024: Can AI systems be socially engineered?

Could attackers use seemingly innocuous prompts to manipulate an AI system and even make it their unwitting ally?

Tony Anscombe12 Dec 2024


Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Buying a pre-owned phone doesn’t have to mean compromising your security – take these steps to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost

Phil Muncaster09 Dec 2024


Scams to look out for this holiday season

Scams to look out for this holiday season

Scams to look out for this holiday season

‘Tis the season to be wary – be on your guard and don’t let fraud ruin your shopping spree

Phil Muncaster28 Nov 2024


My information was stolen. Now what?

My information was stolen. Now what?

My information was stolen. Now what?

The slow and painful recovery process

Aryeh Goretsky19 Nov 2024


“Scam Likely” calls: What are they and how do I block them?

“Scam Likely” calls: What are they and how do I block them?

“Scam Likely” calls: What are they and how do I block them?

Tired of dodging all those 'Scam Likely' calls? Here's what’s behind the label and how to stay one step ahead of phone scammers.

Phil Muncaster18 Nov 2024


How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

How to remove your personal information from Google Search results

Have you ever googled yourself? Were you happy with what came up? If not, consider requesting the removal of your personal information from search results.

Márk Szabó30 Oct 2024


Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

You may not always stop your personal information from ending up in the internet’s dark recesses, but you can take steps to protect yourself from criminals looking to exploit it

Phil Muncaster29 Oct 2024


Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?

Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers

Phil Muncaster21 Oct 2024