Category Archives: Cybersecurity

Millions of Android phones are vulnerable to a Snapdragon security flaw

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Fixes are on the way, but it could affect a large portion of the Android community. Continue reading →

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Here’s how all those high-profile Twitter accounts got hacked

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Adamya Sharma

Twitter says an internal tool was used to hack accounts and spread the crypto scam. Here’s how it all went down. Continue reading →

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New US Bill would require makers of encrypted devices to leave a backdoor

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Dave LeClair

The “Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act” could be a huge blow to privacy in the United States. Continue reading →

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New US Bill would require makers of encrypted devices to leave a backdoor

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Dave LeClair

The “Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act” could be a huge blow to privacy in the United States. Continue reading →

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PSA: Be very careful with emails about your Google Photos being published

Posted on June 25, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The chances are very high that the Google Photos email about how your pics have been “published” is fake. Continue reading →

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Criminal ring of Chrome spyware extensions exposed, millions of users affected

Posted on June 18, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Google failed to notice the activity and only took action after a third-party security group did the legwork. Continue reading →

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Deal: 7 steps to CompTIA cybersecurity certification

Posted on April 19, 2020 by AA Deals

Prepare for a new cybersecurity career with hands-on CompTIA training. Right now you can save 95% on 80 hours of content. Continue reading →

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Deal: Become cybersecurity certified and save 98%

Posted on April 9, 2020 by AA Deals

Learn how to take down hackers with the latest cybersecurity techniques. $3,800 of training is on offer for just $39.99. Continue reading →

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