In addition to the ever prevalent issue of COVID-19 and the problems that came with it, phishing attacks represented another headache users had to deal with in these troubling times. Phishing attacks involve using spoofs of popular websites and brands to deceive the user into revealing their identifying information on the website in order to extort their personal … [Read more...] about Phishing in 2020: Another Problem for an Already Difficult Year
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Facebook Messenger Users Fall Victim to Scamming Attacks in Over 80 Countries
An international research conducted by analysts at cyber intelligence company Group-IB found more than 1000 fake accounts on the messaging app Facebook Messenger over the last year. These fake accounts promoted ads on the website offering users the ability to upgrade to a newer version of Facebook Messenger, which didn't exist. Innocent users who clicked on the link saw their Facebook login … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger Users Fall Victim to Scamming Attacks in Over 80 Countries
Scammers Add an Extra Worry for Travelers Post-COVID
Having endured a worldwide pandemic for the greater part of 14 months, we are looking forward to going back to a world without COVID-19. As vaccinations continue, lockdown restrictions ease, and more countries will open their borders for tourists from all around the world. This news is expected to be welcomed most by those who possess a passion for traveling. However, it might be … [Read more...] about Scammers Add an Extra Worry for Travelers Post-COVID
Data of 1.3 million users leaked in Clubhouse security breach
It was only a week ago that hackers were able to gather personal information from billions of Facebook and LinkedIn accounts and were put for sale on the internet. It now seems as if Clubhouse had fallen prey to a similar attack. The audio-only chatting platform oversaw more than 1.3 million users having their records stolen and posted online on a popular hacker forum. This means that consumers … [Read more...] about Data of 1.3 million users leaked in Clubhouse security breach
How to Check if Your Data Was Leaked in Facebook’s Huge Hack
Recently, it emerged that Facebook had suffered a massive data leak that put its 533 million users at risk, according to Bloomberg. Ironically, Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerburg, also had his date compromised in the hack. This large-scale leak happened in January and hackers immediately pounced on the data, which isn't surprising, given that the leaked data contained the phone numbers, email … [Read more...] about How to Check if Your Data Was Leaked in Facebook’s Huge Hack
