Category: security
The TSA has issued an urgent warning about criminals using fake USB charging ports, free Wi-Fi honeypots to steal your identity ahead of summer holidays
TSA warns public USB ports can be loaded with malware that silently steals your data without detection “Juice jacking” attacks can capture text messages, contact lists, and even keystrokes from your device Free Wi-Fi may cost nothing, but it could be the gateway to losing your identity As millions of…
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Cybercriminals are targeting gamers with expired Discord invite links which redirect to malware servers – here’s how to stay safe
Cybercriminals are recycling expired Discord links to launch silent, devastating multi-stage malware attacks A fake Discord bot tricks users into running PowerShell commands disguised as CAPTCHA fixes Old community invite links now lead to malware servers stealing your data and digital assets Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting a lesser-known flaw in…
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Are we making hackers sound too cool? These security experts think so
Cybersecurity experts recommend we rethink the way we name attackers Names like Salt Typhoon and Fuzzy Bear are misleading, they argue Microsoft and CrowdStrike have agreed to align their naming conventions A co-written article from former heads of the UK and USA cybersecurity agencies, Jen Easterly (CISA) and Ciaran Martin…
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Forget Chrome and Edge – this challenger browser now offers greater protection from online scams
DuckDuckGo is offering enhanced, in-browser scam protections Online scams are on the rise, so it wants to keep users safe It says Scam Blocker doesn’t send tracking information to third-parties Online scams are on the rise, AI is enabling cybercriminals to send out more frequent scams that are more sophisticated…
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Tech support scammers are forcing their fake phone numbers into real webpages
Scammers are using legitimate website to post their malicious ‘tech support’ phone numbers It’s called search parameter injection or reflected input vulnerability Attackers modify legitimate URLs with dodgy details Fake tech support scammers are injecting fake phone numbers into legitimate websites, with major companies like Apple, PayPal and Netflix affected…
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Whole big mess – Krispy Kreme data breach sees data on over 160,000 people exposed
Over 160,000 people had their data leaked from Krispy Kreme The victims are mainly employees and their family members The perpetrator is still unknown Krispy Kreme has revealed exactly what details were exposed in the breach that hit the donut company in November 2024. 161,676 people were affected by the…
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