Users of Google’s Chrome web browser may wish to dig into their privacy settings as a new feature regarding advertising privacy slowly…
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Brave browser will prevent websites from port scanning visitors
If you use Brave browser, then you’re shortly going to find you have a new string added to your security bow….
“Beautiful Cookie Consent Banner” WordPress plugin vulnerability: Update now!
WordPress plugins are under fire once more, and you’re advised to update your version of Beautiful Cookie Consent Banner as soon…
Sponsored Twitter post uses fake BBC News site to boost slippery oil trading app
A sponsored post on Twitter promises to offer the benefits of obtaining citizenship, but really just wants to lure you into…
Fake Chrome updates spread malware
Compromised websites are causing big headaches for Chrome users. A campaign running since November 2022 is using hacked sites to push…
LockBit ransomware attacks Essendant
The LockBit ransomware group is claiming responsibility for taking down a US-based distributor of office products called Essendant. This attack, which…
Open redirect on government website sends users to adult content
Fake websites and open redirects have conspired to make things awkward for a UKGOV website. The site in question, riverconditions(dot)environment-agency(dot)gov(dot)uk, was…
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…
$6 million heist targets video game skin trading site
An incredibly popular digital item trading site has suffered a spectacular loss at the hands of wily attackers. According to Bleeping…
Lock down your Neopets account: Data breach being investigated
Bad news for players of long-time virtual pet management title Neopets. Word is spreading of a compromise claimed to have accessed…