Last week, security researcher Patrick Wardle released details of a new piece of malware masquerading as the legitimate app iTerm2. The…
Month: September 2021
Internet safety tips for kids and teens: A comprehensive guide for the modern parent
When it comes to picking a new device for your child, it’s often difficult to know where to start. Whether you’re…
Microsoft makes a bold move towards a password-less future
In a recent blog Microsoft announced that as of September 15, 2021 you can completely remove the password from your Microsoft…
Freedom Hosting operator gets 27 years for hosting Dark Web child abuse sites
The wheels of justice have turned, if perhaps a bit slower than you may have expected. A Dublin resident, Eric Eoin…
A week in security (Sept 13 – Sept 19)
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What is the Dark Web? The Dark Web explained
You may have seen the Dark Web referenced in popular TV shows and have gotten the wrong idea, or if you…
FBI and CISA warn of APT groups exploiting ADSelfService Plus
In a joint advisory the FBI, the United States Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
Facebook’s own research reveals the harm that Instagram can inflict
For years, people have accused social media, and particularly image-driven sites like Instagram, of being bad for young people, particularly young…
What are computer cookies?
We all know cookies as tasty baked treats that we love to eat, but computer cookies are quite different. Although they’re…
Ransomware scammers target artists with fake Krita revenue deals
The Krita digital painting application is currently being targeted by ransomware authors. Available on Steam and other platforms, it’s a powerful tool…