Ubiquiti breach, and other IoT security problems
Ubiquiti informed its customers about unauthorized access to its online customer portal. Here’s what you need to know.
Get a head start on defending against tax scams
We look at a major tax scam bust in the US, and think about ways to keep tax details safe for the next tax season.
Spotify resets some user logins after hacker database found floating online
The 380 million record database. didn’t belong to Spotify itself, but instead to fraudsters who’d uploaded it.
Scammers are spoofing bank phone numbers to rob victims
Phone scammers are using spoofed caller ID numbers to convince their victims they are employees of your bank. Don’t fall for their tricks.
Brute force attacks increase due to more open RDP ports
More open ports are inviting attackers to try and gain entry by using brute force attacks. Why is this happening and what can we do?
Report: Pandemic caused significant shift in buyer appetite in the dark web
The pandemic has had a ripple effect on all facets of life—even the criminal. A new report looks at how the dark web has changed post COVID.
Coordinated Twitter attack rakes in 100 grand
In a social engineering attack on Twitter, threat actors managed to scam $100,000 dollars in Bitcoin by taking over high-profile accounts.
What to do when you receive an extortion email
Extortion emails are nothing new, but with the recent increase in frequency, many people are looking for guidance. If you have received such a message and want to know how you should respond, you’re in the right place. Read on!
Disney+ security and service issues: Here’s what we know so far
The most anticipated streaming service Disney+ officially launched early last week. And while it was met with an overwhelming influx of users, there were also a myriad of Disney+ security issues. Read on for the latest.
When can we get rid of passwords for good?
Passwords are a burden and security risk, especially when used as a single authentication method. Can we get rid of passwords once and for all? We list alternative authentication methods and discuss their pros and cons.
