The face of tomorrow’s cybercrime: Deepfake ransomware explained
Deepfake ransomware is a mighty combination that several security experts fear would happen soon. But what is it exactly? Is it deepfake with a ransomware twist? Or ransomware with a sprinkling of deepfake tech?
A week in security (May 6 – 12)
A roundup of security news from May 6–12, including breaches, privacy, financials, takedowns, and new ransomware tactics.
A week in security (April 29 – May 5)
A roundup of security news from April 29 – May 5, covering Electrum botnet, Wall Street Market takedown, privacy news, and the state of cryptojacking.
The top six takeaways for corporate data privacy compliance
Here are Labs’ top six takeaways from our data privacy and cybersecurity law series on corporate data privacy compliance. From emerging startups to burgeoning enterprises, these rules help not just with legal liability, but also user trust.
Mozilla urges Apple to make privacy a team sport
Mozilla is currently pushing Apple into placing extra barriers between iPhone users and online advertisers. Why? Because, according to Mozilla, it could work, which could benefit users everywhere.
Consumers have few legal options for protecting privacy
Amidst never-ending headlines about data breaches, data misuse, and opaque data-sharing agreements from major companies, users have few legal options to actually protect their privacy in court. Instead, they rely on technology.
Explained: user agent
This post explains the pros and cons of using user agents when browsing the world wide web. What does it reveal and why?
Tor Browser zero-day strikes again
A new zero-day has been found in the wild and was used against the popular Tor Browser. This exploit was meant to leak information about users, such as their IP address.
Mozilla Add-on guidelines
How effective is the add-on blocklist that Mozilla uses for their browser Firefox? We gathered some information.
