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BBB: Large Spike In QR Code Parking Scams
BBB: Large Spike In QR Code Parking Scams
The North American Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sending out warnings about a spike in QR code parking scams. Criminals set up fake QR codes in parking lots, posing as legitimate means to pay for parking. After consumers scan th...
Norton's AI-Powered Genie Software Aims to Outsmart Online Scammers
Norton's AI-Powered Genie Software Aims to Outsmart Online Scammers
In a bid to combat the rising tide of online scams, Norton, a renowned cybersecurity company, has unveiled its innovative Genie software. The app, currently in its early access phase and available on both Apple’s app store and Nor...
Philippine Government to Implement a 5-Year National Cybersecurity Plan
Philippine Government to Implement a 5-Year National Cybersecurity Plan
The Philippines is gearing up to bolster its cybersecurity defenses with a comprehensive 5-year plan that outlines the country’s strategy in combating potential cyber adversaries. The “National Cybersecurity Plan (2023-2028)” has...
Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of Over 600K Medicare Recipients
Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of Over 600K Medicare Recipients
The personal information of approximately 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries has been exposed in a recent data breach, along with millions of other health care consumers. The breach was traced back to a vulnerability in Progress Softw...
Meta Faces $14 Million Fine in Australia For Collecting Data Through Its VPN
Meta Faces $14 Million Fine in Australia For Collecting Data Through Its VPN
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, was recently slapped with a $14 million fine in Australia after it was found that their VPN collected user data unlawfully. The move came after several years of Australia attempt...
Firefox Ends Support For A Swathe Of Older Products
Firefox Ends Support For A Swathe Of Older Products
Mozilla’s recent release of Firefox 115.0 comes with an important announcement — this version will be the last to support several older desktop operating systems. Starting from Firefox 116.0 in August 2023, macOS Sierra, High Sier...
French Company Thales Announces Plan To Acquire Imperva
French Company Thales Announces Plan To Acquire Imperva
French defense electronics provider Thales (TCFP.PA) has announced its plan to acquire US cybersecurity company Imperva in a strategic move worth $3.6 billion. The acquisition signals Thales’ commitment to expanding its digital id...
1Password Introduces Telemetry Data Service To Improve User Experience
1Password Introduces Telemetry Data Service To Improve User Experience
1Password, the popular password management service, has announced the upcoming launch of a groundbreaking privacy-preserving telemetry system. The new system aims to better understand the platform’s customer base while safeguardin...
SEC: Businesses Must Disclose Data Breaches Within 4 Days
SEC: Businesses Must Disclose Data Breaches Within 4 Days
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a new ruling this Wednesday, requiring companies to share data breaches with the public within 4 days of the initial breach. With a bipartisan vote of 3-2, the new laws barely got thro...
FTC Warns About Scammers Going After Delivery Drivers, Restaurants
FTC Warns About Scammers Going After Delivery Drivers, Restaurants
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report detailing a scam targeting delivery drivers and restaurants while posing as customer support. Specifically, scammers are impersonating employees from food delivery apps like Doo...