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A Staggering 70% Of Indian Citizens Have Had Their Personal Information Leaked
A Staggering 70% Of Indian Citizens Have Had Their Personal Information Leaked
A survey conducted by LocalCircle found that 7 in 10 Indian citizens report that their personal information was leaked or compromised on the internet. Data leaks and breaches can seriously harm the individual whose information...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on August 6, 2023
Congress Launches Inquiries into Microsoft Email Breach as Cybersecurity Concerns Mount
Congress Launches Inquiries into Microsoft Email Breach as Cybersecurity Concerns Mount
As the August congressional recess settles in, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee has embarked on a rigorous investigation into the breach of unclassified Microsoft email accounts at both the Commerce Department and...
Kamso Oguejiofor by Kamso Oguejiofor Published on August 4, 2023
Meta Bans Access To News For Canadian Users
Meta Bans Access To News For Canadian Users
Facebook's parent company, Meta, made a significant announcement, declaring that it’s banning news content for Canadian users on both Facebook and Instagram over the next few weeks. The move comes in response to the Online News...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on August 3, 2023
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...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on August 3, 2023
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...
Kamso Oguejiofor by Kamso Oguejiofor Published on August 2, 2023
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...
Kamso Oguejiofor by Kamso Oguejiofor Published on August 2, 2023
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...
Kamso Oguejiofor by Kamso Oguejiofor Published on August 2, 2023
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 atte...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on July 31, 2023
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...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on July 31, 2023
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...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on July 28, 2023