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Signal, 1Password, Chrome, Firefox, and others issue urgent security updates: Header image
Google, Brave, Edge, Firefox, Opera, 1Password, Signal, and others have released an emergency update. At the center of this cybersecurity incident is a mysterious type of attack that uses WebP — a type...
Sep 19, 2023
5 min read
Hackers are using AI — so are cybersecurity pros. Who’s winning? Header image
AI has become a dangerous double-edged sword in the world of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity engineers and malware researchers use it to write better and faster code. AI can be used to find vulnerabilities, understand...
Sep 18, 2023
8 min read
New iOS security update fixes the vulnerability exploited by Pegasus: Header image
On the same day that a zero-day exploit was reported, Apple released a new iOS 16 security update for iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices. The company is calling for all users to...
Sep 14, 2023
4 min read
Meta may launch paid plans in the EU because of privacy laws: Header image
In yet another example of how laws shape technology in different regions, Meta could soon release a paid plan for Facebook and Instagram solely for Europe. The news, initially reported by the New York...
Sep 8, 2023
4 min read
Google Chrome will now highlight potentially unsafe extensions: Header image
Browser extension malware is on the rise, with attackers utilizing underhanded new strategies to capitalize on the potential for stealing information directly from users’ browsers. This type of malware can be used to...
Aug 31, 2023
3 min read
Google will now alert you to new search results about you: Header image
Google has announced new privacy and security tools for users. Specifically, the company has enhanced and updated two features: Safe Search and Results about you. Both updates are designed for users to stay...
Aug 14, 2023
3 min read
macOS Sonoma security and privacy updates we look forward to: Header image
The new macOS Sonoma, expected to be released in September or October this year, is loaded with new privacy and security features. From major updates to Safari Private Browsing to the new Lockdown...
Aug 10, 2023
4 min read
The cyberattacks that shaped global politics: Header image
On the eve of the 2016 United States presidential election, a scandal broke involving a devastating hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The news caused the ground to shift under Hillary Clinton,...
Aug 7, 2023
10 min read
Remote work is a massive security risk. Are employers keeping up? (Header image)
Our quest to understand the remote work security landscape starts with the story of an employee. For the sake of this story, we will say he is a man, and we will call...
Jul 26, 2023
8 min read
28% of Mac users think macOS is malware-free, Moonlock survey finds (Header image)
If there is anything cybersecurity experts can agree on, it’s that 2023 has been a wild rollercoaster ride so far. Undoubtedly, the modern threat landscape is leveling up and becoming more sophisticated every...
Jul 17, 2023
7 min read