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This week's post comes from David Balaban. David is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David runs MacSecurity.net and Privacy-PC.com projects that present expert opinions on contemporary information security matters, including social engineering, malware, penetration testing, threat intelligence, online privacy, … [Read more...]
Apple has been making headlines with its latest iOS 14.5 update, which promises to give users more control over their privacy. The new App Tracking Transparency feature means iOS users will now have to actively grant permission before apps can collect their personal data. According to Apple, the average third-party app contains around six “trackers” designed to collect and transmit personal data … [Read more...]
Online reviews are incredibly important. According to a 2020 study from Trustpilot, 89% of consumers read reviews of products before purchasing them. That’s not really surprising given that 87% of consumers start the purchase process online, where they can look at specs and compare products with ease. More than ever before, consumers today have choices and they seek positive purchasing … [Read more...]
You may have heard about a recent attack campaign Wix deployed against their competitor WordPress. The campaign, called “You Deserve Better,” involved sending influential WordPress users a gift box containing noise-canceling Bose headphones and a QR code directing them to an online video. In the video, a man representing WordPress warned these elite users that Wix would be waging an attack … [Read more...]
Last month I wrote that one effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the development of a “cybersecurity pandemic.” The World Health Organization reported a fivefold increase in cyberattacks in April 2020. This increase was part of a larger trend of growing cyber threats to business that have been developing for years, but the growth was also amplified by changes in how we work, including an … [Read more...]
Ever since computers hit the mainstream workforce in the 1970s, we’ve been imagining a radically different office environment. One of the things that experts have continually predicted is the “paperless office.” While many of their predictions have come to fruition—often earlier than expected—the paperless office is not one of them. Most businesses still rely on paper records for many … [Read more...]
When it comes to violating users’ online privacy, there may be no worse culprit than Google. Currently, its parent company, Alphabet, faces a $5 billion lawsuit for using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager, and smartphone apps to track users while they used Google Chrome’s Incognito mode. Technically, Chrome does inform users that their searches may still be tracked while in this … [Read more...]
Over the last year, cybersecurity threats have increased to the point that some experts are claiming we are in a "cybersecurity pandemic," citing increases in the number of ransomware attacks, data breaches, and online fraud during 2020. This claim is backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), which reported a fivefold increase in cyberattacks in last April. In addition to an increasing … [Read more...]
March is Women’s History Month. Similar to Black History Month in February, it gives us an opportunity to celebrate inspiring people from history who have often been overlooked. It’s also a time when we can evaluate the status of girls and women around the world and consider how we can create greater gender-equality. International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8 every year, was first … [Read more...]
Your business’ cybersecurity posture must prioritize detection, evaluation and mitigation of risks posed by your supply chain. It is vital that your security is upgraded on a regular basis to better prepare for any worst-case scenarios. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that a vulnerable third party that your organization deals with can weaken your supply chain as well. Although … [Read more...]
