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Google Gives Websites Until November to Change Over Trust Issues
Google Gives Websites Until November to Change Over Trust Issues
Google announced that starting around Nov. 1, 2024, its Chrome browser will begin blocking websites using certificates from Entrust. The company says this decision follows Entrust's compliance failures and its inability to promptl...
Penka Hristovska by Penka Hristovska Published on July 2, 2024
Report: 60,000 Users Affected By Neiman Marcus Breach
Report: 60,000 Users Affected By Neiman Marcus Breach
Neiman Marcus, a luxury apparel store based in Texas, recently faced a data breach that exposed 64,472 customers. The leaked information varies by individual but includes full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and Neiman M...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on July 2, 2024
Korean Company Injects 600,000 Customers With Malware
Korean Company Injects 600,000 Customers With Malware
KT, a South Korean telecommunications company, injected its own users with a form of malware to curb torrenting. An investigation revealed that it affected over 600,000 customers. “Dozens of domestic websites have been shut dow...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on July 2, 2024
NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro Earns Anti-Phishing Certification
NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro Earns Anti-Phishing Certification
NordVPN has earned a landmark certification from AV-Comparatives for its anti-phishing capabilities, becoming the first VPN to get it. More specifically, its Threat Protection Pro system is among just eight products that have rece...
Penka Hristovska by Penka Hristovska Published on July 2, 2024
Russian National Indicted for Cyberattacks on Ukraine
Russian National Indicted for Cyberattacks on Ukraine
A 22-year-old Russian national, Amin Timovich Stigal, has been indicted by a US grand jury for launching WisperGate malware attacks against the Ukrainian government before Russia's invasion. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) reve...
Paige Henley by Paige Henley Published on July 1, 2024
Proton VPN Expands Free Server Offerings in Countries Holding Elections This Year
Proton VPN Expands Free Server Offerings in Countries Holding Elections This Year
On June 26, Proton VPN announced that it’s adding five countries to the list of free virtual servers before and after an election in a restrictive country. The VPN service already plans to offer free access to a server in 16 count...
Todd Faulk by Todd Faulk Published on June 28, 2024
Google One VPN Officially Discontinued: Here’s What You Need to Know
Google One VPN Officially Discontinued: Here’s What You Need to Know
Google has officially discontinued its Google One VPN service earlier this week after a decision driven by low usage and a shift to prioritize "more in-demand features.” "We're refocusing our efforts to support more in-demand f...
Penka Hristovska by Penka Hristovska Updated on June 28, 2024
Massive Data Breach at Debt Collection Agency FBCS Exposes Personal Information of Millions
Massive Data Breach at Debt Collection Agency FBCS Exposes Personal Information of Millions
A significant data breach has impacted Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS), a debt collection agency, exposing the personal information of millions of Americans. Initially, FBCS estimated that 1.9 million people were...
Paige Henley by Paige Henley Published on June 27, 2024
Contrasting Views on Chrome Browser Extensions Safety: Google vs. Researchers
Contrasting Views on Chrome Browser Extensions Safety: Google vs. Researchers
In a stark contrast of opinions, two new reports highlight differing perspectives on the safety of Chrome browser extensions. Google claims that less than 1% of all installs include malware, while university researchers suggest th...
Paige Henley by Paige Henley Published on June 27, 2024
VPNArea Website Silently Disappears But Social Media Is Still Active
VPNArea Website Silently Disappears But Social Media Is Still Active
VPNArea is gone. The website fails to load and its social media accounts have gone mostly silent. Nobody is sure why the website mysteriously vanished overnight. The company used to rank as one of the top VPN companies and garn...
Tyler Cross by Tyler Cross Published on June 27, 2024