A list, known as RockYou2024, of almost 10 billion passwords has been released on a hacking forum. What are the dangers?
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Explained: Android overlays and how they are used to trick people
Despite existing countermeasures, Android overlays are still used in malware attacks and phishing. What are they and what can we do?
How to protect yourself from online harassment
Don’t wait for an online harassment campaign to unfairly target you or a loved one. Take these proactive steps today to stay safe.
Info-stealers can steal cookies for permanent access to your Google account
Several info-stealers have incorporated an exploit that allows them to gain permanent access to your Google account
Attackers demand ransoms for stolen LinkedIn accounts
An ongoing campaign targeting LinkedIn accounts has led to victims losing control of their accounts, or being locked out following repeated…
US Department of the Interior’s passwords “easily cracked”
It’s bad news for the US Department of the Interior—a Government watchdog’s security audit has revealed its passwords are simply not…
Uber hacked
Uber informed the public on Thursday it was responding to a cybersecurity incident after somebody breached its network. From what we…
Source code of password manager LastPass stolen by attacker
In a security incident notice from LastPass the company informed the public know that an unauthorized party gained access to portions of the…
Internet Safety Month: Avoiding the consequences of unsafe Internet practices
Welcome to Internet Safety Month, a once-a-year event in which you, the public, are told that anywhere between three and 30…
General Motors suffers credential stuffing attack
American car manufacturer General Motors (GM) says it experienced a credential stuffing attack last month. During the attack customer information and…