Security Archives

Infographic: Is the future of security biometric?

Currently, the global market for biometrics is $14 billion, and 63% of Americans say they want to use fingerprint scanners on their...

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Google user data requests from governments keep climbing

The majority of people now have some sort of digital fingerprint and there's an effort to gain access to those fingerprints.

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A guide to ethical hacking and how it is taking on cybercrime

Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, with news about an attack now an everyday occurrence. This year alone, the FBI expressed utmost concern...

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Infographic: Online dating and cybersecurity

Chances are if you consider online dating to be risky you are of a certain generation that dated before the internet and...

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Android / iOS / Mobile / Security / Tech

Infographic: Smartphone apps, privacy, and how to secure your mobile data

Every second on the internet there are 946 Instagram photos uploaded, 8690 Tweets, 77,783 Google searches, 2,845,459 emails sent.

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Facebook is working on facial recognition identity verification

According to Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane), the company is working on facial recognition identity verification by asking users to take a selfie...

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Beware the undelivered e-mail phishing scam

The undelivered e-mail phishing scam can appear in your inbox with a variety of titles, our latest is, "Undelivered E-mail. You have...

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Android / Google / Mobile / Security / Tech

xHelper malware installed via 3rd-party apps is infecting Android devices

There is a reason Google and others recommend you stay away from 3rd-party apps on your Android devices.

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NordVPN makes moves to bolster its security following recent security incident

NordVPN has partnered with cybersecurity consulting firm VerSprite to add extra layers of security to their services.

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Apple / Security / Tech

Apple removed 17 apps from the App Store for malware

The clicker trojan module discovered in this group of applications is designed to carry out ad fraud-related tasks in the background, such...

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Deals / Security / Tech

You can snag a Momentum Robbi for less than US$40 at Walmart

While I can say the Momentum Robbi is decent at the US$100 price, I can safely say that at this low Walmart...

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[UPDATED] VPN provider NordVPN has been hacked

Most providers, including NordVPN, operate on the model of zero-logging. This means the provider does not keep any record of your internet...

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Beware of new FedEx phishing emails

FedEx addresses fraudulent emails on its website saying, "FedEx does not send unsolicited emails to customers requesting information regarding packages, invoices, account...

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Apple / Tech

North Korea uses fake crypto company in attempt to hack some macOS users

It appears hackers sponsored by North Korea discovered a new method of hacking macOS users.

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Infographic: The history & future of phishing

As computers and email became more commonplace, efforts to exploit them grew.

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Microsoft study finds parents may be sharing too much information about their teens online

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are where many people are living their social lives and sharing photos is as simple as a few...

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Hardware Reviews / Reviews / Tech / Top Picks

Blink XT2 review: An outstanding small outdoor security camera system

This tiny little package delivers 1080p video and can be used indoors and outdoors.

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Use this tool to quickly find the websites that offer 2FA

The tool is called Two Factor Auth (2FA) and looks to be an open-source project that works with GitHub.

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Apple / Google / Microsoft / Security / Tech

What the heck is two-factor authentication and why do I need it?

You need two-factor authentication to protect your account and adding this extra layer of security is simply just a good idea.

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Gaming / Security / Tech

Get a free month of Origin Access when you enable EA Login Verification

When enabled, EA Login Verification will send you a code via email, SMS text message, phone call, or through an authenticator app.

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Android / Google / Mobile / Security / Tech

New zero-day vulnerability being exploited on Android phones

This particular zero-day vulnerability was exploited by the Israeli surveillance vendor NSO Group who has been accused of selling exploits to governments...