Tag: security
The VPN ban in Turkey is “nothing new,” but there’s still some workarounds
As we recently reported, Türkiye seems to be throttling access to some of the best VPN apps. The move allegedly came as these services become important for both citizens and visitors trying to use Instagram, which has been blocked since last Friday, August 2, 2024. While it is true that Turkish…
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Popular VPN provider arrives on Snapdragon PCs
If you’re looking to upgrade to a next-generation Windows laptop, good news – there’s no need to compromise on privacy. One of the best VPN services has unveiled an ARM-native Windows VPN app. This is crucial in order to use your VPN software on devices powered by the super-fast Snapdragon…
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After Instagram, Turkey blocks access to popular VPN apps
Türkiye has reportedly banned some of the best VPN services in yet another wave of internet disruptions. The move comes as the country enters its 4th day of blocking Instagram – making VPNs a crucial tool for anyone hoping to regain access to the platform. Turkish authorities enforced the ban on…
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Python Q&A site StackExchange hijacked to spread malware disguised as answers
Researchers from Checkmarx have uncovered a sophisticated campaign in which attackers built credibility within the Python Package Index (PyPI) community to release crypto-draining, data-stealing malware. Starting a little over a month ago, the attackers uploaded several non-malicious Python packages, such as ‘spl-types,’ to establish credibility and evade detection for a…
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This dangerous Android malware has been hiding on the Play Store for years — so make sure to check your downloads carefully
An undetected variant of a known Android spyware was reprotedly hiding on the Google Play app store for roughly two years, infecting tens of thousands of devices, experts have warned. A report from Kaspersky says that in April 2024, its researchers uncovered a “suspicious sample” which turned out to be…
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Watch out — that Microsoft OneDrive security warning could actually be a malware scam
Hackers are giving the old “phishing with errors” scam a modern twist in a bid to trick victims into downloading dangerous malware onto their PCs. Cybersecurity researchers from the Trellix Advanced Research Center have revealed how they recently observed a new campaign that targets Microsoft OneDrive users. In the campaign,…
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