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40+ Million Voters Affected By Cyber Attack On UK Electoral Commission
40+ Million Voters Affected By Cyber Attack On UK Electoral Commission
The UK Electoral Commission revealed this week that hackers had infiltrated its voting infrastructure, resulting in a data breach affecting over 40 million voters. What’s troubling is the severity of the breach and how long it...
New Google Update Makes Removing Info From Search Easier
New Google Update Makes Removing Info From Search Easier
New updates to a slew of Google’s tools will make it easier for users to hide their information and explicit images from Google Search. The Results about you tool currently allows you to request your email, address, or phone nu...
A Staggering 70% Of Indian Citizens Have Had Their Personal Information Leaked
A Staggering 70% Of Indian Citizens Have Had Their Personal Information Leaked
A survey conducted by LocalCircle found that 7 in 10 Indian citizens report that their personal information was leaked or compromised on the internet. Data leaks and breaches can seriously harm the individual whose information...
Congress Launches Inquiries into Microsoft Email Breach as Cybersecurity Concerns Mount
Congress Launches Inquiries into Microsoft Email Breach as Cybersecurity Concerns Mount
As the August congressional recess settles in, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee has embarked on a rigorous investigation into the breach of unclassified Microsoft email accounts at both the Commerce Department and...
Meta Bans Access To News For Canadian Users
Meta Bans Access To News For Canadian Users
Facebook's parent company, Meta, made a significant announcement, declaring that it’s banning news content for Canadian users on both Facebook and Instagram over the next few weeks. The move comes in response to the Online News...
BBB: Large Spike In QR Code Parking Scams
BBB: Large Spike In QR Code Parking Scams
The North American Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sending out warnings about a spike in QR code parking scams. Criminals set up fake QR codes in parking lots, posing as legitimate means to pay for parking. After consumers scan...
Norton's AI-Powered Genie Software Aims to Outsmart Online Scammers
Norton's AI-Powered Genie Software Aims to Outsmart Online Scammers
In a bid to combat the rising tide of online scams, Norton, a renowned cybersecurity company, has unveiled its innovative Genie software. The app, currently in its early access phase and available on both Apple's app store and Nor...
Philippine Government to Implement a 5-Year National Cybersecurity Plan
Philippine Government to Implement a 5-Year National Cybersecurity Plan
The Philippines is gearing up to bolster its cybersecurity defenses with a comprehensive 5-year plan that outlines the country's strategy in combating potential cyber adversaries. The "National Cybersecurity Plan (2023-2028)" has...
Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of Over 600K Medicare Recipients
Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of Over 600K Medicare Recipients
The personal information of approximately 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries has been exposed in a recent data breach, along with millions of other health care consumers. The breach was traced back to a vulnerability in Progress Softw...
Meta Faces $14 Million Fine in Australia For Collecting Data Through Its VPN
Meta Faces $14 Million Fine in Australia For Collecting Data Through Its VPN
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, was recently slapped with a $14 million fine in Australia after it was found that their VPN collected user data unlawfully. The move came after several years of Australia atte...