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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 down,”...
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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...
![Russian National Indicted for Cyberattacks on Ukraine](https://www.safetydetectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cyberattacks.png)
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...
![Proton VPN Expands Free Server Offerings in Countries Holding Elections This Year](https://www.safetydetectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mask.jpg)
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...
![Google One VPN Officially Discontinued: Here’s What You Need to Know](https://www.safetydetectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Google.png)
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 feat...
![Massive Data Breach at Debt Collection Agency FBCS Exposes Personal Information of Millions](https://www.safetydetectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Security-Breach.jpg)
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...
![Contrasting Views on Chrome Browser Extensions Safety: Google vs. Researchers](https://www.safetydetectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Chrome-Web-Store.jpg)
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...
![VPNArea Website Silently Disappears But Social Media Is Still Active](https://www.safetydetectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tablet_VPN.jpg)
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 garnere...
![Poland Invests $760 Million To Improve Its Cybersecurity Defenses](https://www.safetydetectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Poland-1.jpg)
Poland Invests $760 Million To Improve Its Cybersecurity Defenses
Poland invested $760 million into its national cybersecurity defenses after hackers used the official Polish Press Agency website to disseminate misinformation.
“Everything indicates that we are dealing with a cyberattack that was...
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Taiwanese Election Spurred Increase in Cyberattacks by China
A cybersecurity research firm has discovered that Chinese intelligence dramatically increased its cyberattacks against Taiwanese targets in the months before and after the Taiwanese presidential election in January. Insikt Group s...