Meta to start fully encrypting messages on Facebook and Messenger
By Akanksha Khushi and Baranjot Kaur (Reuters) – Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it has started to roll out end-to-end encryption for all personal chats and calls on Messenger and…
Cyberprotectors: cyber insurance for businesses and individuals
In today’s digital age, businesses face an ever-growing threat of cyberattacks and data breaches. The consequences of such incidents can be devastating, resulting in financial losses, reputational damage, and even legal trouble.…
US SEC sues Kraken crypto exchange over failure to register
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Kraken, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, was sued on Monday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which accused it of illegally operating…
UK focuses on child safety at the start of new online regime
By Paul Sandle Child safety: LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s communications regulator said tech companies must focus on protecting children from abuse, grooming and pro-suicide content, in its first steps as…
How AI-Driven Authentication is upping the game in online security
In an era where data breaches and cyber threats loom large, securing online accounts has become a huge concern. With the proliferation of cybercrimes, from phishing scams to brute-force attacks,…
Factbox -The other crypto bosses in US authorities’ crosshairs
By Niket Nishant and Hannah Lang WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Onetime crypto poster child Sam Bankman-Fried was on Thursday found guilty of defrauding customers of his now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, in…
4 super-scary scams to watch for this Halloween
Halloween scams: Halloween is a highly anticipated and widely celebrated occasion across numerous nations worldwide. During this period, shopping activity spikes, with people buying various seasonal items like costumes, sweets,…
How to recognize if someone is stalking your Instagram profile
Swipe, double-tap, swipe. It’s the digital world we’ve all become involved in the captivating reels of Instagram. As our fingers swipe over and over on phone displays, we increasingly share…
Generative AI, a new threat to cybersecurity
ChatGPT, Deepfakes, and more sophisticated phishing scams are the biggest dangers for companies, which must learn to master AI to defeat it. With ChatGPT4, the world has discovered the potential of generative…
5 cybersecurity threats in 2023: what you need to know
Cybersecurity threats in 2023: In an era increasingly defined by digitalisation, cybersecurity threats undergo constant transformation. The year 2022 witnessed a staggering 493.33 million ransomware attacks worldwide, while the enduring menace of…