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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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Many companies are only hiring “responsible AI” jobs to boost their image
Report claims mentions of “responsible AI” (and similar) are on the rise in job adverts Legal, education, mathematics and R&S are using the terms the most Regulatory pressure might not be influencing the trend – could it just be a keyword? New data from Indeed claims that despite stronger regulations,…
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Business email is more powerful than ever despite the rise of AI, instant messaging, and other tools – but I’m not surprised
Despite the noise from new tools, report finds email still drives the most critical business communication Instant messaging is quick, but only email delivers structure, traceability, and professional clarity Most modern tools serve teams, but email still connects entire organizations reliably and securely As companies continue to adopt the likes…
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WordPress hackers are teaming up with commercial adtech firms to distribute malware to millions of users – here’s how to stay safe
Push notifications are now being used as malware delivery systems, and users are unknowingly subscribing to them Fake CAPTCHA prompts are now the gateway to persistent browser hijacks and phishing attacks WordPress sites are quietly hijacking users through invisible DNS commands and shared JavaScript payloads Recent investigations have revealed a…
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