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Apple leads the top 10 in imitated brands in phishing scams
Apple leads the top 10 in imitated brands in phishing scams
The research arm of security company Check Point Software Technologies has released a study which takes a look at the online phishing scams. ...... 20 Apr 2020
Massive data breach: 773 million accounts, with passwords, leaked from LinkedIn, Adobe, more - Test if your account is safe
Massive data breach: 773 million accounts, with passwords, leaked from LinkedIn, Adobe, more - Test if your account is safe
Massive database of leaked passwords and login details published. You can use it to check if your account has been hacked. 17 Jan 2019 - 5 comments
Samsung's new Rewards Program might net you $200,000
Samsung's new Rewards Program might net you $200,000
Samsung has launched a new rewards program which is aimed at mobile users, and especially hackers among them. The new Mobile Security Rewards ...... 07 Sep 2017 - 2 comments
John McAfee: Cyberwar is inevitable and we are not prepared
John McAfee: Cyberwar is inevitable and we are not prepared
John McAfee, the developer of the first commercial anti-virus program (McAfee), and current U.S Presidential hopeful, had some grim words about the future of the U.S. and its lack of preparedness for the inevitable 'cyberwar' that will hit nations 23 Sep 2015 - 6 comments
See President Obama's thoughts on cyber warfare and privacy
See President Obama's thoughts on cyber warfare and privacy
If you have the time for a longer-form video, Kara Swisher had a great interview with President Barack Obama, and the pair discussed the President's thoughts on privacy, cyber warfare and other tech-related topics. 15 Feb 2015 - 1 comment
China: Windows 8 is a threat to national security
China: Windows 8 is a threat to national security
Just a week after its use was banned on Chinese government computers, Windows 8 has now been branded as a threat to national security. 08 Jun 2014 - 8 comments
     

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