Hamster Kombat, a recently released tap-game in Telegram Messenger, raises significant discussions regarding its safety. Investigations show that its origins and network assets belong to Moscow, Russia. Local laws of the country suppose all the user data should be kept locally, and provided to Russian law enforcement agencies on demand, meaning that any participant is… Continue reading Hamster Kombat Game Rises Concern Over Russian Origins
Tag: Data Protection
10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Data
The first hacking attacks and the realization of the danger of trusting information to the digital media became a shock to computer users. That’s when the question of data protection rose, and the development of the first antivirus programs began. And that was even before the Internet became a usual thing. Nowadays, when every home… Continue reading 10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Data
Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore Ransomware Attack Wiped Player Accounts
“Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore” fell victim to a ransomware attack last Friday. The attack hit 17,000 player accounts, wiping them – a yet unseen outcome of a ransomware attack. Ransomware encrypted main server “Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore” On October 19, 2023, ransomware actors successfully attacked the main server of the Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore game.… Continue reading Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore Ransomware Attack Wiped Player Accounts
WeChat and Kaspersky Ban in Canada – What You Should Know?
The Canadian government has instituted a ban on the use of WeChat and Kaspersky applications on government-issued mobile devices, effective October 30, 2023. The decision, which has raised considerable attention, stems from what the Canadian government has deemed an “unacceptable level of risk.” WeChat and Kaspersky products are Banned in Canada The Canadian government, like… Continue reading WeChat and Kaspersky Ban in Canada – What You Should Know?
MOVEit MFT 0-day Vulnerability is Used to Steal Corporate Data
MOVEit managed file transfer (MFT) solution appears to contain a 0-day vulnerability, already exploited by hackers. Progress, the developer of the software solution, already released a note and security advisory regarding the case. What is MOVEit MFT? MOVEit is a software solution that allows convenient and secure data transfer inside the organisation. The product under… Continue reading MOVEit MFT 0-day Vulnerability is Used to Steal Corporate Data
5 Tips to Improve Your Privacy on the Web
Nowadays, online privacy is a crucial concern that we should all be aware of, especially when it comes to using a web browser. It contains all the information about our daily online activities – and each of us has plenty of it. In this article, we’ll give you some practical advice on how to safeguard… Continue reading 5 Tips to Improve Your Privacy on the Web
Difference Between IPSec and SSL
In the last couple of years, remote work has become integral to the world business landscape. However, to make remote work more efficient, employees need access to the company network wherever they are. A virtual private network (VPN) solves this by allowing remote employees to connect directly to the network, performing tasks as if they… Continue reading Difference Between IPSec and SSL
The Best Ransomware Protection for 2024
Ransomware is considered one of the most dangerous types of malware. You may disagree, but the occasion when your data becomes inaccessible bleaches all other threats. While spyware attacks, backdoors, or adware try to make it silent or, at least, not very harsh, ransomware is a nuke. Knowing how to protect your system from a… Continue reading The Best Ransomware Protection for 2024
Dangerous vulnerabilities in WhatsApp allowed compromising millions of users
Security researcher Gal Weizman from PerimeterX disclosed technical details of a number of dangerous vulnerabilities (united under the common identifier CVE-2019-18426) found in the desktop version of the WhatsApp messenger. Using these vulnerabilities, attackers could remotely steal files from computers running Windows or macOS. “I really wanted to find a major security flaw in a… Continue reading Dangerous vulnerabilities in WhatsApp allowed compromising millions of users
Adware Everywhere: Who Knows What Is Happening?
Perhaps you’ve heard the familiar whirlwind that no harm can ever hit your pricey gadget, maybe because everything from official App Stores is 100% clean and safe. And so, you’re on your favorite browser, carefree and worry-free! Alas! The browser starts to act stupid, redirecting and taking you places filled with creepy adverts or worse… Continue reading Adware Everywhere: Who Knows What Is Happening?