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Scams, Digital Security

Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

Scams, Digital Security

Is Temu safe? What to know before you ‘shop like a billionaire’

Here are some scams you may encounter on the shopping juggernaut, plus a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your data while bagging that irresistible deal

Phil Muncaster17 Jan 2024


Business Security

The 7 deadly cloud security sins – and how SMBs can do things better

The 7 deadly cloud security sins – and how SMBs can do things better

Business Security

The 7 deadly cloud security sins – and how SMBs can do things better

By eliminating these mistakes and blind spots, your organization can take massive strides towards optimizing its use of cloud without exposing itself to cyber-risk

Phil Muncaster16 Jan 2024


Video

Lessons from SEC's X account hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Lessons from SEC's X account hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video

Lessons from SEC's X account hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The cryptocurrency rollercoaster never fails to provide a thrilling ride – this week it was a drama surrounding the hack of SEC's X account right ahead of the much-anticipated decision about Bitcoin ETFs

Editor12 Jan 2024


Business Security

A peek behind the curtain: How are sock puppet accounts used in OSINT?

A peek behind the curtain: How are sock puppet accounts used in OSINT?

Business Security

A peek behind the curtain: How are sock puppet accounts used in OSINT?

How wearing a ‘sock puppet’ can aid the collection of open source intelligence while insulating the ‘puppeteer’ from risks

Mario Micucci11 Jan 2024


Mobile Security

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

Mobile Security

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride.

Phil Muncaster10 Jan 2024


We Live Progress

Love is in the AI: Finding love online takes on a whole new meaning

Love is in the AI: Finding love online takes on a whole new meaning

We Live Progress

Love is in the AI: Finding love online takes on a whole new meaning

Is AI companionship the future of not-so-human connection – and even the cure for loneliness?

Imogen Byers09 Jan 2024


Digital Security

Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge

Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge

Digital Security

Cracking the 2023 SANS Holiday Hack Challenge

From ChatNPT to Game Boys and space apps, this year’s challenge took us to the Geese Islands for another rollicking romp of fun

Rene Holt06 Jan 2024


Video

Cybersecurity trends and challenges to watch out for in 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Cybersecurity trends and challenges to watch out for in 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video

Cybersecurity trends and challenges to watch out for in 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

What are some of the key cybersecurity trends that people and organizations should have on their radars this year?

Editor05 Jan 2024


How To

Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more

Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more

How To

Lost and found: How to locate your missing devices and more

Losing your keys, your wallet – or anything else, really – can be a pain, but there is a wide world of trackers that can help you locate your missing things – with awesome accuracy

Márk Szabó04 Jan 2024


Privacy

Say what you will? Your favorite speech-to-text app may be a privacy risk

Say what you will? Your favorite speech-to-text app may be a privacy risk

Privacy

Say what you will? Your favorite speech-to-text app may be a privacy risk

Typing with your voice? It should go without saying that you need to take some precautions and avoid spilling your secrets.

Martina López03 Jan 2024


Digital Security

A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

Digital Security

A year in review: 10 of the biggest security incidents of 2023

As we draw the curtain on another eventful year in cybersecurity, let’s review some of the high-profile cyber-incidents that befell various organizations this year

Phil Muncaster28 Dec 2023


Digital Security

Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Digital Security

Got a new device? 7 things to do before disposing of your old tech

Before getting rid of your no-longer-needed device, make sure it doesn’t contain any of your personal documents or information

Phil Muncaster27 Dec 2023