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Jake Moore • 01 Apr 2021 • 5 min. read
Internet of Things
Is your dishwasher trying to kill you?
Digital Security
Are you prepared to prevent data loss?
Malware
Backdoor added to PHP source code in Git server breach
Does every device in your home really need to be connected to the internet? And could your smart appliance be turned against you?
Jake Moore • 01 Apr 2021
From losing cherished memories to missing deadlines, the impact of not having backups when a data disaster strikes can hardly be overstated
Amer Owaida • 31 Mar 2021
Had the incident gone unnoticed, the attackers could have taken over websites using the tainted code
Amer Owaida • 30 Mar 2021
Mobile Security
Apple rushes to patch zero-day flaw in iOS, iPadOS
The bug is under active exploitation by unknown attackers and affects a wide range of devices, including iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches
Amer Owaida • 29 Mar 2021
COVID-19
Warning issued over scams touting fake COVID-19 vaccines, asking for Bitcoin
Money doesn’t buy you happiness – cryptocurrency doesn’t buy you a genuine COVID-19 vaccine
Amer Owaida • 25 Mar 2021
Cybercrime
Vengeful IT worker gets jail time for deleting company’s Microsoft user accounts
The company was left to deal with three months’ worth of IT problems
Amer Owaida • 24 Mar 2021
Scams
Almost $2 billion lost to BEC scams in 2020
Nearly half of reported cybercrime losses in 2020 were the result of BEC fraud, according to an FBI report
Amer Owaida • 23 Mar 2021
When repairing things you own may make you an outlaw
How do you balance the right to repair with the requirement to remain secure?
Cameron Camp • 23 Mar 2021
Social Media
7 steps to staying safe and secure on Twitter
Follow these easy steps to prevent your Twitter account from being hacked and to remain safe while tweeting
Amer Owaida • 19 Mar 2021
