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Under-16s Social Media Ban: A UK Government Proposal
The battle for schoolchildren’s attention has heated up again in the UK following recent comments by the government’s technology secretary. Peter Kyle recently revealed, a…
Salt Typhoon cyber espionage affects at least eight telecom giants in the USA – FBI advises Americans use encrypted messaging apps
The White House has reported that at least eight telecom companies have been affected by the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign. This includes some of the…
FTC bans data brokers from selling sensitive information of Americans
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against a couple of data brokers who allegedly have been collecting and selling sensitive information about American residents.…
What is a nearest neighbor attack?
Hackers aim to exploit any possible loopholes to attack an organization of interest. And sometimes, the loopholes do not have to be in the targeted…
What Is Pharming? Definition, Examples and Prevention
Pharming definition: Pharming is a cyberattack that redirects users from legitimate websites to fake ones, often without their knowledge. Picture this: You enter your bank’s…
Black Friday season has begun, so the scams
Black Friday is no longer just the day after Thanksgiving; over the last decade, it has morphed into a Black Friday season, with people worldwide…
How to spot a deepfake love scam?
Hong Kong police recently busted a gang that managed to steal tens of millions of dollars from middle-aged men looking for love. We are referring…