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An illegal prostitution ring took Kazakhstan offline
On 31st July 2019, internet users within Kazakhstan experienced a show of dismay unseen before. Suddenly, hundreds of website could not be accessed.
September 24, 2019
How to spot online dating scam and its never ending fakery
Dating can be hard, especially when you’re doing it online. Swiping right can always give you that little niggle in the back of your head, “are they who they say they are?”
September 19, 2019
Clones of popular Ad blockers caught ad frauding millions of Chrome users
If you are using these two Ad Blockers we suggest removing from your browser right now or be home to extensive ongoing ad fraud.
September 18, 2019
New Amazon phishing scam stealing credit card data
A new Amazon phishing scam email is circulating, that tricks users into handing over their personal as well as financial information including credit card information to online crooks.
September 14, 2019
Hackers can break into Android devices by sending a text
In the latest, researchers from Check Point have discovered vulnerabilities in certain Android-based phones including the likes of Samsung, Huawei, Sony, and LG which allows attackers to access your information.
September 6, 2019
Meet Retadup botnet that was infected by another malware
Meet Retadup malware botnet that was infected by another malware - Avast and French authorities have now dismantled the nasty Retadup botnet.
September 2, 2019
Popular CamScanner app for Android infected with nasty malware
The IT security researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a dangerous malware in CamScanner, a tremendously popular app for Android devices used by more than 100 million users around the world.
August 28, 2019
NASA astronaut accused of accessing ex-wife’s bank account from space
The US space agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has confirmed that it is currently investigating an incident involving one of its astronauts who might have committed the first-ever cyber crime in outer space.
August 28, 2019
Authorities arrest culprits for crypto mining at Ukraine nuclear plant
Authorities have arrested several people for using a nuclear plant in South Ukraine for illegal crypto mining.
August 23, 2019
Microsoft, PayPal & Facebook most targeted brands in phishing scams: Report
When it comes to phishing scams, Microsoft has turned out to be the most preferred target for hackers while PayPal, Facebook, and Netflix are also on the list.
August 22, 2019