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A recent analysis by NordVPN has revealed a worrying VPN trend. The study found that around half of VPN users in most countries choose free VPN services, potentially exposing themselves to privacy and security risks. Gen Z is particularly high-risk, with most users of this generation choosing free

Keira Waddell Published on 4th July 2023

The research team at Niebezpiecznik (a Polish security blog) uncovered the hack that stole messages, call logs, and locations intercepted by a widely used phone monitoring app. LetMeSpy published a notice stating that the incident occurred on June 21, and “as a result of the attack, the

Husain Parvez Published on 3rd July 2023

The proposed Online Safety Bill in the United Kingdom continues to face growing opposition. Initially drafted in May 2021, the bill aims to combat illegal and harmful content online by granting the government access to end-to-end encryption systems. The measures have attracted widespread criticism

Keira Waddell Published on 2nd July 2023

The cyberattacks targeting the popular MOVEit file transfer software have escalated into one of the most significant data breaches in recent years, affecting over 130 organizations and potentially compromising the personal information of millions of individuals. The ongoing campaign, leveraging

Zane Kennedy Published on 30th June 2023

According to the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), sensitive personal information belonging to approximately 45,000 students was compromised as hackers gained unauthorized access to documents stored on the MOVEit Transfer server. This compromised data includes Social Security

Husain Parvez Published on 29th June 2023

In a significant blow to the cybercriminal underworld, U.S. federal authorities have seized the domain of BreachForums, the notorious hacking site that served as a hub for cybercriminals. The move comes three months after the arrest of Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the site administrator known as

Zane Kennedy Published on 28th June 2023

Cybersecurity firm Cyble recently discovered a modified version of the Super Mario 3: Mario Forever game Windows installer that contains trojan malware. Super Mario 3: Mario Forever is a popular free-to-play remake of the classic Nintendo game, known for its updated graphics and modernized

Keira Waddell Published on 27th June 2023

According to a Symantec Threat Hunter Team report, a highly sophisticated hacking group known as APT 15 (or Flea) has been engaged in a series of targeted attacks against foreign affairs ministries across North and South America. Their weapon of choice is a newly discovered backdoor named

Husain Parvez Published on 25th June 2023

In a recent discovery, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated toolkit known as "JokerSpy," which poses a significant threat to Apple macOS systems. Bitdefender, the cybersecurity firm that made the discovery, stated: "During routine detection maintenance, our Mac researchers

Zane Kennedy Published on 23rd June 2023

In 2022, Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — faced a staggering number of data requests from governments worldwide. According to Meta’s transparency report, these requests amounted to more than 400,000 in total and sought information on over 800,000 users. The

Keira Waddell Published on 23rd June 2023