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What DNS encryption means for enterprise threat hunters
The dawn of the DNS over HTTPS era is putting business security and SOC teams to the challenge
Sensitive plastic surgery photos exposed online
Other leaked records include videos, facial and body scans, as well as a range of patients' personal data
Plugin flaw leaves up to 200,000 WordPress sites at risk of attack
A fix is available, so you may want to make sure that you run the plugin’s latest version
FC Barcelona Twitter account hacked – again
The same hackers have also gotten their mitts on social media accounts of other high-profile sporting targets
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
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PayPal remains the most‑spoofed brand in phishing scams
WhatsApp also emerges as a favorite target for brand impersonation amid a general spike in social media phishing
How romance scammers break your heart – and your bank account
What are some of the most common warning signs that your online crush could be a dating scammer?
FBI: Cybercrime losses tripled over the last 5 years
On the upside, the Bureau recovered more than US$300 million in funds lost to online scams last year
Almost 2 billion malware installs thwarted by Google Play Protect in 2019
That’s for apps from third-party marketplaces; another 790,000 policy-breaking apps were stopped from reaching Google Play
Digital addiction: How to get your children off their screens
What are some of the common signs that your children may be screen addicts and what can you do to limit their screen time?
Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes IE zero‑day and 98 other flaws
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it brings a bumper crop of patches
Competing in esports: 3 things to watch out for
If you’re looking to become a pro gamer, there are risks you shouldn’t play down
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
How digital forensics helps bring criminals to justice – Beef up your Facebook privacy – Take a quiz to test your phish-spotting prowess
Critical Bluetooth bug leaves Android users open to attack
Google releases a fix for the security hole that, if left unplugged, could allow attackers to run malicious code with no user interaction
Facebook now lets parents monitor their children’s chats
The feature is part of expanded parental controls on the Messenger Kids app aimed at children under 13
How to catch a cybercriminal: Tales from the digital forensics lab
What is it like to defeat cybercrime? A peek into how computer forensics professionals help bring cybercriminals to justice.
Electric scooters vulnerable to remote hacks
A helmet may not be enough to keep you safe(r) while riding an e-scooter
Facebook privacy settings: Protect your data with these tips
As Facebook turns 16, we look at how to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes
Would you get hooked by a phishing scam? Test yourself
As the tide of phishing attacks rises, improving your scam-spotting skills is never a bad idea