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1. New Outlook bug lets phishing emails seem genuine

   By Karlston, September 7, 2021   

   • microsoft outlook
   • phishing
   • 0 comments
   • 1,196 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • September 7, 2021

2. WhatsApp can read your encrypted messages, but you may not need to worry

   By Karlston, September 7, 2021   

   • whatsapp
   • 0 comments
   • 1,095 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • September 7, 2021

3. New privacy controls for WhatsApp will let you hide your 'Last Seen' status

   By Karlston, September 7, 2021   

   • whatsapp
   • privacy controls
   • 0 comments
   • 1,019 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • September 7, 2021

4. ProtonMail deletes 'we don't log your IP' boast from website after French climate activist reportedly arrested

   By aum, September 7, 2021
   • 1 comment
   • 975 views
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   • Comment by straycat19
   • September 8, 2021

5. “FudCo” Spam Empire Tied to Pakistani Software Firm

   By Karlston, September 6, 2021   

   • spam
   • 0 comments
   • 1,133 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • September 6, 2021

6. Ransomware gangs target companies using these criteria

   By Karlston, September 6, 2021   

   • ransomware
   • 0 comments
   • 976 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • September 6, 2021

7. Traffic Exchange Networks Distributing Malware Disguised as Cracked Software

   By aum, September 6, 2021
   • 0 comments
   • 842 views
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   • Added by aum
   • September 6, 2021

8. ProtonMail Shares Activist's IP Address With Authorities Despite Its "No Log" Claims

   By aum, September 6, 2021
   • 2 comments
   • 1,251 views
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   • Comment by Dino8
   • September 7, 2021

9. Watch out for new malware campaign’s 'Windows 11 Alpha' attachment

   By Karlston, September 4, 2021   

   • windows 11
   • malware
   • 0 comments
   • 1,113 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • September 4, 2021

10. Amid backlash, Apple will change photo-scanning plan but won’t drop it completely

    By Karlston, September 3, 2021   

    • apple
    • 0 comments
    • 864 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • September 3, 2021

11. Bluetooth BrakTooth bugs could affect billions of devices

    By Karlston, September 3, 2021   

    • bluetooth
    • vulnerabilties
    • 0 comments
    • 1,078 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • September 3, 2021

12. Gift Card Gang Extracts Cash From 100k Inboxes Daily

    By Karlston, September 2, 2021
    • 0 comments
    • 614 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • September 2, 2021

13. WhatsApp to appeal $266 million fine for violating EU privacy laws

    By Karlston, September 2, 2021   

    • whatsapp
    • fine
    • (and 1 more)

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      • whatsapp
      • fine
      • privacy
    • 0 comments
    • 1,148 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • September 2, 2021

14. 15-Year-Old Malware Proxy Network VIP72 Goes Dark

    By Karlston, September 1, 2021
    • 0 comments
    • 772 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • September 1, 2021

15. Attackers Can Remotely Disable Fortress Wi-Fi Home Security Alarms

    By aum, August 31, 2021
    • 0 comments
    • 774 views
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    • Added by aum
    • August 31, 2021

16. You’ll have to tell Instagram your birthday to keep using the app

    By Karlston, August 30, 2021   

    • instagram
    • privacy
    • 0 comments
    • 1,533 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 30, 2021

17. WhatsApp finds a middle way, will reportedly no longer force users to accept its new privacy policy

    By Karlston, August 30, 2021   

    • whatsapp
    • privacy policy
    • 0 comments
    • 905 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 30, 2021

18. From tomorrow, Google Maps will limit navigation features if you don’t agree to share your live location data

    By Karlston, August 30, 2021   

    • google maps
    • location data
    • 0 comments
    • 831 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 30, 2021

19. LockFile Ransomware Bypasses Protection Using Intermittent File Encryption

    By aum, August 28, 2021
    • 0 comments
    • 832 views
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    • Added by aum
    • August 28, 2021

20. Microsoft and Google to invest billions to bolster US cybersecurity

    By Karlston, August 26, 2021   

    • microsoft
    • google
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • microsoft
      • google
      • cybersecurity
    • 0 comments
    • 707 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 26, 2021

21. Hacker claims responsibility for T-Mobile attack, bashes the carrier’s security

    By Karlston, August 26, 2021   

    • t-mobile
    • 0 comments
    • 869 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 26, 2021

22. Google announces $10 billion cybersecurity investment following meeting with U.S. president

    By Karlston, August 26, 2021   

    • google
    • 0 comments
    • 683 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 26, 2021

23. This popular WhatsApp mod riddled with malicious code

    By Karlston, August 24, 2021
    • 0 comments
    • 1,042 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 24, 2021

24. Samsung can remotely disable their TVs worldwide using TV Block

    By Karlston, August 24, 2021   

    • samsung
    • tv
    • 0 comments
    • 1,099 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 24, 2021

25. SteelSeries bug gives Windows 10 admin rights by plugging in a device

    By Karlston, August 24, 2021   

    • steelseries
    • 0 comments
    • 833 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 24, 2021