Boost Your Online Security: Here’s Why You Should Install an Ad Blocker Today : Tech : Tech Times

2024-04-14 03:48 PM by Tyler Fields

By Quincy Jon, Tech Times Apr 14, 2024 09:59 AM EDT New research reveals ad blockers’ unexpected importance in malicious software prevention. Recent findings show how spyware makers employ banner advertisements for government surveillance. Innovators in ad-based spyware distribution include European firm Intellexa, which created Predator. Documents showing Intellexa’s 2022 Aladdin proof-of-concept system was received …

A complete guide to internet security

2024-04-01 04:28 AM by Tyler Fields

It doesn’t matter if you browse the internet for pleasure or rely on it heavily for business-related purposes, one thing will never change: there’s nothing more important than security and your computer’s health. Introduction to internet security There’s no simple answer to this question, but here’s a basic definition. Internet security refers to the measures …

Global malware surge revealed in WatchGuard’s latest Internet Security Report

2024-03-27 09:45 PM by Tyler Fields

A recent Internet Security Report revealed a significant surge in evasive malware, amplifying the total volume of malware globally. Global cybersecurity leader WatchGuard Technologies compiled the report, which also outlined crucial trends among top malware and both network and endpoint security threats, exploring data collected and analysed by their Threat Lab researchers. Key findings showed …

Spark to introduce more protections, barriers to protect Kiwis online

2024-03-23 05:01 PM by Tyler Fields

Spark to introduce more protections, barriers to protect Kiwis online …

What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode

2024-01-02 05:33 AM by Alex Mitchell

With the releases of iOS 16 and macOS Ventura in 2022, Apple debuted its Lockdown Mode for people at particular risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware. The feature is essentially a set of configurations for iOS and macOS that limit or block niceties like link previews in Messages and shared albums in Photos. Lockdown …

Fake Google Chrome, Safari Updates Infecting Mac Computers With AMOS Malware

2023-11-23 12:46 AM by Alex Smith

Fake Google Chrome and Safari updates for macOS are being used to infect Mac computers with the nefarious Atomic Stealer malware, also known as AMOS. Distributed to Mac owners as part of a social engineering campaign, AMOS can steal passwords, private files stored on a Mac. Users will need to stay alert and possibly use …

India Saw Massive Surge in Ransomware, IoT Cyber Attacks in H1 2023: Report

2023-08-07 03:53 AM by Alex Smith

According to a report by SonicWall, India witnessed a significant increase in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in the first half of 2023. This surge in malicious activities represents a shift by criminals towards stealthier methods. While countries such as the US and the UK experienced a decline in ransomware attacks, India saw a rise …

This PowerPoint could help hackers empty your bank account

2023-08-05 03:28 AM by Alex Smith

Sora Shimazaki / Pexels With the constant rise of cybersecurity threats, it is becoming increasingly clear that dangerous malware lurks in every corner. In a ironic twist, malware has now infiltrated PowerPoint presentations disguised as helpful guides for protecting against phishing attacks. However, the true danger lies in the fact that this malware can potentially …

Intel in a frenzy to resolve large-scale data breach emergency

2023-05-12 03:08 AM by Alex Smith

A security breach in March resulted in MSI losing up to 1.5TB of sensitive data. However, this breach did not only affect MSI. Following the breach, Intel is now investigating a significant leak of Intel Boot Guard keys. The extent of the damage is still uncertain, but the worst-case scenario is that these keys are …

Russian Spy Malware Successfully Disarmed by FBI

2023-05-10 12:54 PM by Alex Smith

The FBI has disrupted a long-running malware operation that allowed Russian spies to steal sensitive information from various countries. Among the targets are NASA-member governments, prominent journalists and those deemed to be of interest to the Russian government. The court-authorized operation named MEDUSA has disrupted a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by a sophisticated …