FBI warns Chinese hacker infrastructure attack is coming
According to Reuters, the FBI director Christopher Wray has announced that Chinese hackers are preparing to attack US infrastructure.
Roku data breach hits 576,000 accounts
A second Roku data breach is being widely reported, this latest Roku data breach is much larger, with 576,000 accounts being impacted by a credential stuffing attack.
DuckDuckGo announces new Privacy Pro plan with VPN
VPNs have become a popular tool to use, and now DuckDuckGo has a no-log VPN in its new Privacy Pro feature. Read on for more!
Time to ditch Roku? The company wants to serve ads on devices you plug it into
Roku is looking into the possibility of serving users ads on any third-party device you plug it into.
AMD and Intel processors are now banned in Chinese government computers
China has banned the use of AMD and Intel processors in government computers and blocked Microsoft Windows.
Federal authorities ordered Google to give up the identities of certain YouTube viewers
Federal authorities, in the United States, have reportedly ordered Google to give up the identities of certain YouTube viewers.
World Backup Day: Synology is giving away a NAS
World Backup Day is coming up on March 31st and Synology is celebrating it by giving away one of its amazing NAS devices.
Car insurance rates up as drivers are shocked by data collection reports
Car insurance rates for some drivers are spiking because of data collection they were unaware was being collected on their driving habits.
Biden will sign a bill that bans TikTok should it pass through Congress
President Biden says he will sign a bill banning TikTok in the United States should Congress pass it next week.
The Synology BeeStation is a 4TB out-of-the-box personal cloud
Users who are looking for a simple, plug and play personal cloud might be interested in the new Synology BeeStation.
Google Search: Ten alternative search engines to Google’s offering
There are many search engines that can replace Google Search in 2024. Here are ten alternatives to try today. Read on for more.
The lock icon on Google Chrome is going away
Google Chrome will soon be losing a feature that has been around for many years now, the lock icon in the address bar.
Breaking free from Google. Is it even possible?
The dominance of Google over the web is undeniable. Its hold over search seems unbreakable. So, is it even possible to break free of Google?
Email for a discount? NordVPN says more than half of Americans would do this.
According to NordVPN, more than half of Americans (54%) are willing to disclose their email address to get a gift, discount, or free service.
Wyze security camera users were temporarily able to see other users’ cameras
Smarthome security is fantastic, until it’s not, as some Wyze security camera users found out when they started seeing other users’ feeds.
AI-generated voices will be restricted by the FCC for robocalls
Robocall platforms, who may have been thinking of using AI-generated voices for their calls, have been shot down by the FCC.
Ring security basic plan will see a price hike next month
Ring security devices have become one of the most common place smart home products on the market, and their plan pricing is going up.
Android remote access trojan VajraSpy found in some apps
An Android remote access trojan (RAT) known as VajraSpy was found in 12 malicious apps, six from Google Play. Read on for more!
Massive data breach exposes 26 billion records
A new massive data breach shows that 26 billion records have been leaked, amounting to 12 terabytes of information.
Virtual Private Networks: The simple, yet ultimate, guide to using a VPN properly and more
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are an essential tool for anyone looking to protect their privacy and security online.
Car Insurance Telematics Trackers: What Data Do They Collect?
Car insurance telematics trackers are devices that collect data about your driving habits. But what data do they collect?
Report alleges 90,875 McGraw Hill users exposed by hacker
According to vpnMentor, a hacker shared a database allegedly stolen from McGraw Hill, which contained information from 90,875 users.
Data privacy in the digital renaissance: Navigating the business conundrum
Balancing the myriad opportunities data presents with the necessity to protect personal rights becomes a quintessential quest for businesses.
23andMe data breach sees an additional 4.1 million users affected
Data breaches are a big deal, and we turned to Roger Neal, Head of Products at Apona Security, to offer some insight into this latest 23andMe breach.
23andMe user data compromised in a “credential stuffing attack”
23andMe has confirmed to BleepingComputer that it is aware that user data from its platform has been circulating on hacker forums.
Report: Chrome will now directly track its users and share “topic” lists with advertisers
According to a report in Ars Technica, Google’s Chrome browser will now directly track its users and share “topic” lists with advertisers.
Amazon’s Fall Device 2023 Launch: new & not-so-new products
Earlier this week, Amazon had its Fall 2023 launch event at HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia, and introduced some new, not-so-new products.
Digital Self-Defense: Empowering yourself against doxing threats
Doxing might not be a term familiar to all, but its implications are chilling, here are some ways to empower yourself against this threat.
