Author: Zach_Wilson

Ransomware’s favorite Russian crypto exchange seized by law enforcement

Major Russian cryptocurrency site taken down by law enforcement Garantex has previously been sanctioned by the EU and US The site allegedly had links to cybercrime and ransomware Law enforcement agencies from across the world have come together to shut down infamous Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, which was popular amongst…

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There’s something strange going on with Google Pixel phone vibrations after the latest update

Google Pixel phones are apparently kicking out some strange vibrations after the recent March update. Over on the Google Pixel subreddit multiple Pixel users reporting that after they install the update the haptic vibrations their Pixel phones are serving up feel different than before. Some notice this when typing on…

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The Nintendo Switch 2 will have NFC and Wi-Fi 6, FCC filings show

Today, it seems likely they will, because filings at the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) reveal the console will support NFC. They even specify that the RFID feature will be located in the right Joy-Con, just like it was in the original Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 is apparently designated the…

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NordVPN reacts to results from its latest security audit

Independent auditors have put the security infrastructure of all NordVPN‘s applications under the microscope and found no critical issues, yet again. Leading auditing firm Cure53 carried out a series of tests across all NordVPN desktop applications, mobile apps, browser extensions, and some key features. Experts uncovered a total of 31…

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NordVPN put under scrutiny the security of all apps – here are the results

Independent auditors have put the security infrastructure of all NordVPN‘s applications under the microscope yet again, showing the provider’s continuous commitment to transparency, privacy and security. The security audit results come, in fact, only a few weeks after TechRadar’s best VPN provider also proved its no-log claims with a third-party…

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Thousands of WordPress sites targeted with malicious plugin backdoor attacks

Security researchers found JavaScript code installing four backdoors to WP-powered sites They also found a vulnerable plugin enabling full website takeover There are patches and mitigations for all these vulnerabilities A single piece of JavaScript code deployed no less than four separate backdoors onto roughly 1,000 WordPress websites, according to…

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