Google’s new privacy feature in Chrome: good or bad?
Google has added a new feature to Chrome called IP Protection. This feature is supposed to make it harder for others to see your IP address, a unique number that can tell where and what you're doing online. Normally, people use
Are you being overloaded with email spam? Here’s why
Imagine starting your day, coffee in hand, ready to check your email, only to find your inbox swamped with messages you didn't ask for. From ads pushing the next big thing in weight loss to urgent pleas from princes in
AI prompt injection attacks: the new hidden danger
In this fast-paced world where technology evolves with every blink, Artificial Intelligence is making a gigantic impact. Its overwhelming potential is revolutionizing industries worldwide, yet with great power comes great vulnerability. Lately, we have seen a worrying trend circulating online - AI
Deepfake, how to defend yourself from abuse
It often happens that the exact extent of certain phenomena is only understood when they involve a famous person. This is the case with the recent deepfake involving Taylor Swift, with fake images in sexually explicit poses of the artist being
VPNs vs Proxies: what is the difference between the two
When it comes to online privacy and security, many people turn to VPNs and proxies. But what exactly are these two services, and what sets them apart? Despite their common goal of providing anonymity online, they have distinct differences that
FBI: how hackers are exploiting beta-testing apps
FBI beta testing apps: Imagine getting invited to be part of something exclusive—testing out the newest mobile app before it hits the market, with the promise of easy money, especially in the hot cryptocurrency world. Sounds exciting, right? But here's
Cold Boot attacks: what are they, and how to defend yourself
Hackers have been exploiting system vulnerabilities for years, attempting to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. One such method, known as Cold Boot Attacks, has been in use since the discovery of the first exploitable loophole in 2008. Although patches
How to spot phishing websites while online shopping
Phishing websites: Trying to spot fake phishing websites can sometimes feel like navigating a dangerous sea of temptations and traps. One wrong click, and you could find yourself swimming in a flood of malware, identity theft, and financial ruin. Luckily,
EquiLend restores some services after cybersecurity incident
By Laura Matthews and Manya Saini (Reuters) - Fintech firm EquiLend said on Friday some services, including trading and post-trading solutions, had been restored, more than a week after it suffered an outage due to unauthorized access to its systems. EquiLend, a