Fake LinkedIn accounts want to add you to their professional network
Scammers copy information from real LinkedIn profiles to pose as recruiters and attract new connections.Read More
How many people connect to unknown Wi-Fi hotspots without even knowing?
An Avast team calling themselves the Security Warriors, comprised of intra-departmental specialists, are running experiments in the streets of San Francisco. They spent a few days setting up the first of them and have already gathered some interesting statistics. In Filip‘s words, here is what they have done so far and what they want to […]
Tech support scams redirect to Nuclear EK to spread ransomware
Tech support scammers may have bolstered their arsenal by using the Nuclear exploit kit to drop ransomware onto victims’ computers.
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3119884 – Inadvertently Disclosed Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing – Version: 1.0
Revision Note: V1.0 (November 30, 2015): Advisory published.Summary: Microsoft is aware of unconstrained digital certificates from Dell Inc. for which the private keys were inadvertently disclosed. One of these unconstrained certificates could be used …
Is Facebook‘s “Most used words” quiz a privacy thief?
The “Most used words” app became a Facebook hit within days of its launch. At the moment of writing this article, it has been used by nearly 18 million users globally. There are many controversies about user privacy in relation to data that is collected by the app. Earlier this week, the British company Comparitech […]
Can shopping extensions help you find the best prices?
Protect your privacy while finding the best online prices. The holiday shopping season is upon us and shoppers are flocking to the Web to find online deals and coupons. Shopping extensions for your web browser can help you find the best prices, but how do you know you are finding a great deal from a SAFE […]
Como a minha TV foi infectada com ransomware e o que você pode aprender com esta experiência
Uma análise sobre algumas das formas em que a sua nova Smart TV pode ser alvo de ataques cibernéticos.
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‘Tis the Season to Shop Online
The holiday season is coming up and we expect that many will opt to shop online to avoid the big crowds in city centers, malls and stores. In America, Cyber Monday, the cyber version of shopping day Black Friday, was born in the mid 2000s. Cyber Monday sales have steadily increased since its inception and […]
Dell computers affected by eDellRoot self-signed root certificate
Dell computers with the eDellRoot root certificate may allow attackers to sign SSL/TLS certificates as legitimate sources and can be vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks.Read More
How my TV got infected with ransomware and what you can learn from it
A look at some of the possible ways your new smart TV could be the subject of cyberattacks.Read More