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NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro Earns Anti-Phishing Certification
NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro Earns Anti-Phishing Certification
NordVPN has earned a landmark certification from AV-Comparatives for its anti-phishing capabilities, becoming the first VPN to get it. More specifically, its Threat Protection Pro system is among just eight products that have rece...
Penka Hristovska by Penka Hristovska Published on July 2, 2024
Russian National Indicted for Cyberattacks on Ukraine
Russian National Indicted for Cyberattacks on Ukraine
A 22-year-old Russian national, Amin Timovich Stigal, has been indicted by a US grand jury for launching WisperGate malware attacks against the Ukrainian government before Russia’s invasion. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) reve...
Paige Henley by Paige Henley Published on July 1, 2024
Proton VPN Expands Free Server Offerings in Countries Holding Elections This Year
Proton VPN Expands Free Server Offerings in Countries Holding Elections This Year
On June 26, Proton VPN announced that it’s adding five countries to the list of free virtual servers before and after an election in a restrictive country. The VPN service already plans to offer free access to a server in 16 count...
Todd Faulk by Todd Faulk Published on June 28, 2024
Google One VPN Officially Discontinued: Here’s What You Need to Know
Google One VPN Officially Discontinued: Here’s What You Need to Know
Google has officially discontinued its Google One VPN service earlier this week after a decision driven by low usage and a shift to prioritize “more in-demand features.” “We’re refocusing our efforts to support more in-demand feat...
Penka Hristovska by Penka Hristovska Updated on June 28, 2024
Massive Data Breach at Debt Collection Agency FBCS Exposes Personal Information of Millions
Massive Data Breach at Debt Collection Agency FBCS Exposes Personal Information of Millions
A significant data breach has impacted Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS), a debt collection agency, exposing the personal information of millions of Americans. Initially, FBCS estimated that 1.9 million people were...
Paige Henley by Paige Henley Published on June 27, 2024
Contrasting Views on Chrome Browser Extensions Safety: Google vs. Researchers
Contrasting Views on Chrome Browser Extensions Safety: Google vs. Researchers
In a stark contrast of opinions, two new reports highlight differing perspectives on the safety of Chrome browser extensions. Google claims that less than 1% of all installs include malware, while university researchers suggest th...
Paige Henley by Paige Henley Published on June 27, 2024
VPNArea Website Silently Disappears But Social Media Is Still Active
VPNArea Website Silently Disappears But Social Media Is Still Active
VPNArea is gone. The website fails to load and its social media accounts have gone mostly silent. Nobody is sure why the website mysteriously vanished overnight. The company used to rank as one of the top VPN companies and garnere...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on June 27, 2024
Poland Invests $760 Million To Improve Its Cybersecurity Defenses
Poland Invests $760 Million To Improve Its Cybersecurity Defenses
Poland invested $760 million into its national cybersecurity defenses after hackers used the official Polish Press Agency website to disseminate misinformation. “Everything indicates that we are dealing with a cyberattack that was...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on June 27, 2024
Taiwanese Election Spurred Increase in Cyberattacks by China
Taiwanese Election Spurred Increase in Cyberattacks by China
A cybersecurity research firm has discovered that Chinese intelligence dramatically increased its cyberattacks against Taiwanese targets in the months before and after the Taiwanese presidential election in January. Insikt Group s...
Todd Faulk by Todd Faulk Published on June 25, 2024
Outlook and Gmail Users: Prepare for Major Changes That May Block Access
Outlook and Gmail Users: Prepare for Major Changes That May Block Access
Microsoft announced a series of upcoming changes aimed at improving security, and one of them impacts some Gmail users, too. As of June 30, 2024, Outlook.com will no longer allow users to access Gmail accounts. The only users who’...
Penka Hristovska by Penka Hristovska Updated on June 25, 2024