UPS Canada is warning customers in Canada of potential data exposure and the risk of phishing. People have started to receive…
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Twitter and two-factor authentication: What’s changing?
Twitter is making some dramatic shake ups to its currently available security settings. From March 19, users of Twitter won’t be able…
How to set up two-factor authentication on Twitter using a hardware key
If you use text based authentication as an additional level of security for your Twitter account, you may be aware that…
Scammers send fake ‘Energy Bills Support Scheme’ texts
Watch out for an energy-themed scam being sent out via SMS. The message plays on energy price fears, similar to what…
New variant of Android SpyJoker malware removed from Play Store after 3 million+ installs
Security researcher Maxime Ingrao has found a new variant of Android/Trojan.Spy.Joker which he’s dubbed Autolycos. Malware in this family secretly subscribes users to…
Double-whammy attack follows fake Covid alert with a bogus bank call
The BBC has revealed details of how a food bank in the UK was connedout of about $63,000 (£50,000) by scammers…
World Password Day: Brushing up on the basics
World Password Day is today, reminding us of the value of solid passwords, and good password practices generally. There are awareness…
Watch out for this SMS phish promising a tax refund
Imagine logging into your bank’s website after responding to a text message claiming you’re due a refund, only to see a…
Steer clear of this “TestNTrace” SMS spam
Yesterday I received an SMS from “TestNTrace”, with the message resembling an official NHS communication: The text reads as follows: NHS:…
SMS group spam promises free gifts in return for bill payment
We’re seeing lots of examples of peculiar SMS messages sent to random groups of people. Most of these messages promise free…