According to Google, two-factor identification works well

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The world of cybersecurity is constantly changing and evolving, with innovations always appearing. One of the latest initiatives to protect us from phishing and other forms of cybercrime is two-factor identification (2FA), which can be implemented in many ways and might be something you want to explore. What does two-factor identification (2FA) mean? Two-factor identification is a security measure that adds an extra step to the login process. You might …

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Blackmailers are becoming more sophisticated

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Digital blackmail, a type of extortion in which the perpetrator uses threats to extract something from the victim, is becoming more and more sophisticated. A copy of your most personal email messages, your social media account passwords, or even your nude photos could all be used to blackmail you. As ransomware viruses become more and more successful and profitable, playing a more prominent and more significant role in the illegal …

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The FBI does have access to many messengers

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It can be hard to know who to trust these days, even for your government. There are a lot of programs available now that allow you to communicate privately, with the promise that they will keep your messages safe. However, it’s not always possible to tell if these companies are trustworthy or if they’re providing an adequate level of security. In this article, you’ll find out how the FBI has …

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One browser is no longer enough to keep you safe online

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Many free and paid browsers are available, making it difficult to determine which one will keep you the safest. One combination of effective browsers is Firefox and Tor. This browser combination can help you stay more anonymous online by encrypting your information, bouncing your connection around through different servers set up for this purpose, and restricting access to specific websites. How to strengthen your online security? We don’t have to …

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Google two-step sign-in tricks

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2FA is a security measure that verifies your identity when logging into an account by requiring the use of two different types of authentication. This article is about 2-factor authentication which we use for protecting our accounts from unauthorized access. 2FA is convenient and secure. Google has now enabled 2FA by default for all accounts. We’ll show you how to use this handy protection conveniently and prevent being locked out …

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Inconvenient truths about our cybersecurity

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Not many people know about cybersecurity, but it’s crucial and impacts many people. We’re more vulnerable to cyberattacks in the digital world than ever before. These attacks are getting more intelligent and innovative, especially as they evolve to target all our new devices. It would be best to be careful on your computer or phone, but now you also need to watch out for your refrigerator, smart thermostat, or even …

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A critical vulnerability in the most widely used server software

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A critical vulnerability has been found in the most widely used server software that could allow malware to be introduced to many servers available on the Internet. This type of attack is known as remote code execution, and it has already been used in attacks against WordPress installations, for example. The case A vulnerability has been found in the popular Apache server software that could allow malware to be introduced …

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NSO spyware found on mobile phones of US government workers

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Software from the Israeli company NSO called Pegasus has been found on the smartphones of several US government employees. Nine are reportedly involved, but it would not be surprising if the actual number is higher. It has not been disclosed precisely on whose mobile phones the spy software was discovered. About NSO and Pegasus Pegasus or NSO is malware that was discovered in the middle of 2019. It’s based on …

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Hackers attack Panasonic servers

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Panasonic has been hit hard lately; the company’s servers have been attacked by hackers again. According to a statement from the Japanese company, the attacker or attackers have taken control of the servers and have access to all data. The last time Panasonic’s Indian subsidiary servers were attacked was in 2020, when 4 GB of data was downloaded. The amount and quality of data downloaded this time is still under …

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Data of hundreds of millions of users stolen from Gravatar

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Unknown hackers have hacked into Gravatar’s servers and downloaded many data. According to the company’s investigation, 167 million records are involved. Although the email addresses were stored in encrypted form, the provider, unfortunately, chose an insecure solution, and 114 million have already been hacked, according to Have I Been Pwned, which found the data. Gravatar Gravatar is a service from Automattic, the company behind WordPress, which people use to manage …

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