Security experts at iVerify have developed a solution to detect traces of the spyware Pegasus on mobile devices. Pegasus is marketed as a solution to fight terrorism and crime, but governments all […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
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iVerify: Pegasus spyware infections may be much higher than previously thought
Security experts at iVerify have developed a solution to detect traces of the spyware Pegasus on mobile devices. Pegasus is marketed as a solution to fight terrorism and crime, but governments all […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
World’s Top 200 Common Passwords continue to be incredibly weak
Weak passwords continue to be a problem on today’s Internet. It seems that many users continue to pick weak passwords that were weak 20 years ago and continue to be the weakest […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Massive Breach at Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine – Millions of user records compromised
The Internet Archive has been hacked. The data breach has resulted in the theft of credentials of 31 million users. Good to know: The Internet Archive is a non-profit organization that aims […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Tor anonymity infiltrated: Law enforcement monitors servers successfully
Tor is an important service on the Internet when it comes to anonymity. It is free and can be used by anyone to hide information such as a device’s public IP address. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Security researcher discovered attack to downgrade Windows permanently
One of the most important advices when it comes to the security of electronic devices is to make sure that they are up to date. A security researcher discovered a new attack […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Hackers steal millions of Authy 2FA phone numbers
Malicious actors have managed to steal more than 33 million phone numbers used by users of the two-factor authentication service Authy. Authy is a popular security application to manage authentication codes for […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
With Kaspersky banned in the US, what should customers do?
The United States are banning Kaspersky products. Starting July 20, Kaspersky is no longer allowed to sell its products to new customers. Software updates remain available until September 29, 2024. Customers who […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
How long does it take to crack a password in 2024?
Password cracking tools improve all the time. With AI entering the game, the time to brute force passwords has been reduced significantly already and continues to be reduced. Password guidelines and rules […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
TunnelVision attack against VPNs breaks anonymity and bypasses encryption
Researchers from Leviathan Security have discovered a new vulnerability that affects virtual private networks (VPNs) on most platforms. VPNs serve multiple purposes. They encrypt all traffic when connected to a VPN server […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…