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WiFi security evolution: WEP vs. WPA, WPA2, and WPA3
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (1726+ words) Understand the strengths and weaknesses of every WiFi protocol to ensure your network uses the highest level of encryption available. The pre-shared key is much more robust than WEP's basic "password" system. WPA requires a minimum length and a combination…...
Don’t get clicked: how to spot and stop online scams
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (293+ words) In an era of rising cyber threats, mastering fraud detection is essential. Here's how to stay safe and browse with confidence. Internet fraud is a strategy used by cybercriminals to deceive people and steal their money, personal information, or sensitive…...
From infection to dark web sale: the 48-hour infostealer cycle
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (270+ words) This breed of malware allows cybercriminals to flip stolen credentials on the dark web in record time. This type of malware operates very differently from traditional database breaches: instead of stealing an entire database, infostealers infiltrate directly into individual devices…...
The worm that nearly broke the internet
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (872+ words) November 1988: how a harmless experiment spiraled into the internet's first major crisis A computer worm can be defined as a type of malware or malicious program that has the ability to self-replicate and spread across computer networks without any human…...
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1+ week, 2+ day ago (13+ words) Europe expands its satellite network: Norway and Iceland join GOVSATCOM and IRIS'Escudo Digital...
OVHcloud breach claimed by hacker, millions of users potentially affected
1+ week, 2+ day ago (349+ words) The French company, one of the leading global web hosting providers in Europe, has not confirmed the security breach at the moment. At the same time, these episodes also highlight the structural challenge Europe faces in its bid for "digital…...
A man manipulates streaming services using AI-generated music and makes $8 million
1+ week, 3+ day ago (303+ words) Thousands of bots and AI-generated tracks enabled a cybercriminal to inflate streams for seven years, generating substantial royalties. "While the songs and listeners were fake, the millions of dollars Smith stole were real," stated prosecutor Jay Clayton. A man from…...
Zimbra email flaw exploited by Russian hackers to penetrate Ukrainian maritime agency
1+ week, 5+ day ago (324+ words) Researchers discovered the exploit was fully contained within a single email, without the need for malicious links or attachments. "The phishing email contains no malicious attachments, suspicious links, or macros," the researchers highlighted. "The entire attack chain resides in the…...
Massive cyber strike: 373,000 dark web domains shut down in global raid
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (377+ words) A 23-country coalition strikes back against dark web abuse and cybercrime platforms. More than 373,000 dark web sites have been shut down in a global operation led by German authorities and supported by Europol. The investigation against the platform Alice with…...
FBI warns of scam involving impersonated officials and fake permits
2+ week, 3+ day ago (493+ words) Another element used in the scam is the use of email addresses that mimic official domains. Although they may seem legitimate at first glance, they actually come from generic services and not from governmental domains. For example, some emails use…...