The file was unencrypted. No password protection. No security. Just a plain text file with millions of sensitive pieces of data.READ MORE HERE…
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Read MoreCallous fraudster tricked elderly gents into smuggling meth hidden in chocolate truffles A ruthless cyber conman who duped elderly pensioners – including an 80-year-old man – into smuggling deadly class A drugs was this week locked up.… READ MORE HERE…
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Read MoreAnd the associated fraud’n’spy botnet is about to be shut down The US Department of Justice has unsealed indictments against 16 people accused of spreading and using the DanaBot remote-control malware that infected more than 300,000 computers, plus operating a botnet of the same name, and appears set to shutter its operations.… READ MORE HERE…
Read MorePhone theft is on the rise, especially in major cities. Even locked phones are tempting targets for thieves, as they can be sold for parts. Here’s how to protect your device before it’s too late.READ MORE HERE…
Read MoreCase being heard in Germany could derail Zuck’s plans, and noyb tells El Reg the fight isn’t over The Irish Data Protection Commission has cleared the way for Meta to begin slurping up the data of European citizens next week, ongoing legal challenges notwithstanding. … READ MORE HERE…
Read MoreYour best cybersecurity strategy is all about balancing risk and affordability. Keep these five solutions in mind.READ MORE HERE…
Read MoreThe 19-year-old and a partner first tried to extort an unnamed telco, but failed A 19-year-old student has agreed to plead guilty to hacking into the systems of two companies as part of an extortion scheme, and The Register has learned that one of the targets was PowerSchool.… READ MORE HERE…
Read MoreCover Your Tracks opened my eyes… and made me switch browsers ASAP.READ MORE HERE…
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