On November 28, 2022, information regarding a new WhatsApp breach appeared. The hacker offers a database with stolen data for sale since November 16. The offered pack contains the data of over 487 million users from up to 84 countries. WhatsApp hacked with used data exposition WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging applications under… Continue reading WhatsApp Hacked, Almost 500 Million Users Exposed
Author: Stephanie Adlam
I write about how to make your Internet browsing comfortable and safe. The modern digital world is worth being a part of, and I want to show you how to do it properly.
Online Dating Scams: What Is A Romance Scam, How to Avoid it Nowadays
Online dating scammers get you to believe that their fake romances are real. They use deceptive tactics to make their scams hard to detect. The overall fraud got the name of a romance scam. Let’s see how the romantic meeting online may turn into money loss. What is a romance scam? Romance scam artists create… Continue reading Online Dating Scams: What Is A Romance Scam, How to Avoid it Nowadays
Apple ID Scams: Identify and Prevent Apple Phishing Email
Apple users are believed to be protected from all sorts of fraud and hacking. That’s because Apple designs its technologies with all required privacy and security requirements. But alas, fraudsters have come up with methods of penetration into users’ personal space and know how to make them give their data. This article will tell you… Continue reading Apple ID Scams: Identify and Prevent Apple Phishing Email
Black Friday Scams Alert: Worst Black Friday Shopping Scams
Black Friday is almost here, and many of us are ready to run to empty the store shelves. Black Friday originated in the United States in the 1950s and took place the day after Thanksgiving. Today, expensive appliances, televisions, designer clothes, and toys are sold at significant discounts. Even though classic stores are open to… Continue reading Black Friday Scams Alert: Worst Black Friday Shopping Scams
Unit221b Secretly Helped Victims of Zeppelin Ransomware for 2 Years
Security professionals at Unit221b found vulnerabilities in the Zeppelin ransomware encryption mechanism. Experts managed to use them to create a working decryptor that they have been using since 2020 to help victim companies recover files without paying the attackers a penny. The work was carried out covertly so hackers would not find out about vulnerabilities… Continue reading Unit221b Secretly Helped Victims of Zeppelin Ransomware for 2 Years
What Is an Evil Twin Attack? How Does It Work?
How often do we connect to free Wi-Fi networks in public places? Whether to post Instagram stories with a cup of coffee we just bought or to make edits to a project while you’re waiting for your flight. In such cases, the widespread availability of public Wi-Fi is a boon. But this general use of… Continue reading What Is an Evil Twin Attack? How Does It Work?
How to Stress Test Your PC’s CPU
Stress testing your CPU is the surest way to discover the true limits of your computer’s capabilities. Read on to learn how to stress test your CPU and put your processor through its paces. What is a stress test? A CPU load test overloads a computer’s processor by subjecting it to extreme usage. This measures… Continue reading How to Stress Test Your PC’s CPU
Pretexting in Cyber Security: Facts to Know
Pretexting is a type of social engineering in which an attacker gains access to information, a system, or service by deception. In doing so, the attacker provides a false script or pretext to gain the victim’s trust. For example, he may pose as an experienced investor, human resources representative, IT specialist, or another seemingly legitimate… Continue reading Pretexting in Cyber Security: Facts to Know
What is eWallet? How to Protect Your eWallet
During a time of crisis, Americans turned to digital wallets called eWallets to purchase supplies without face-to-face interaction with payment terminals or cards. These wallets make purchasing supplies faster and easier than traditional methods. A common alternative to eWallets is the physical wallet, which is less convenient for many people. In addition, clever crooks and… Continue reading What is eWallet? How to Protect Your eWallet
“This Site Can’t Provide a Secure Connection”: How to Fix
Every active Internet user has encountered error messages at least once, especially security-related ones. For example, the “This site can’t provide a secure connection” notification can be alarming. However, more often than not, this problem is related to a problem with your web browser and is relatively easy to fix. In this article, we’ll look… Continue reading “This Site Can’t Provide a Secure Connection”: How to Fix