When businessman Mohammed Yousaf received an urgent plea for assistance from one of his oldest friends, he rushed to the rescue. The 56-year-old received a WhatsApp message from the account of a man he had been friends with for…
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Are The New AI PCs Worth The Hype?
In recent years, the realm of computing has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the rise of AI-powered PCs. These cutting-edge machines are not just your ordinary computers; they are equipped with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities that are revolutionizing the…
Microsoft Revamps Security Leadership, Empowering Deputy CISOs
There have been a series of major security breaches recently, and Microsoft is making changes to its security practices, organizational structure, and executive compensation to address the issue, as government leaders and big customers increasingly pressure the company to…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Trust VPNs Blindly
In an era where we should be gravely concerned about online privacy and security, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have come through as indispensable tools for safeguarding digital identities. However, amidst the buzz of VPN advertisements promising invincibility against cyber…
Android Flaw Exposes DNS Queries Despite VPN Kill Switch
Several months ago, a Mullvad VPN user discovered that Android users have a serious privacy concern when using Mullvad VPN. Even with the Always-On VPN feature activated, which ensures that the VPN connection is always active, and with the…
Microsoft Introduces Passkey Authentication for Personal Microsoft Accounts
Microsoft has introduced a new feature allowing Windows users to log into their Microsoft consumer accounts using a passkey, eliminating the need for traditional passwords. This passkey authentication method supports various password-less options such as Windows Hello, FIDO2 security…
Experts Warn Criminals Could Exploit Jogging Apps for Targeting People
Experts caution that users of running apps should heighten their privacy settings to thwart potential stalkers and other malicious actors from accessing sensitive information regarding their activities. While platforms like Strava enable joggers and hikers to share route details…
Backdoor Malware: Iranian Hackers Disguised as Journalists
Crafting convincing personas APT42, an Iranian state-backed threat actor, uses social engineering attacks, including posing as journalists, to access corporate networks and cloud environments in Western and Middle Eastern targets. Mandiant initially discovered APT42 in September 2022, reporting that the…
Are Big Tech Companies Getting Rich from AI?
Big Tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet have showcased impressive earnings, with a substantial boost from their advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Amazon’s quarterly report revealed a 13% increase in net sales, primarily attributed to its AWS…
Data of Domestic Violence Victims Leaked in ZircoDATA Hack
Monash Health, a Victorian public health agency, has announced that it had been impacted by the recent ZircoDATA hack. Earlier this year in February, ZircoDATA, which provides safe document storage, data management, and digital conversion of 9,000 clients across…