Updated Jul 24, 2024
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Its Many Names
Explore the world of two-factor authentication (2FA), its various names, and examples of its implementation to enhance online security.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Recovering a Hacked account
The essential steps for recovering any hacked account. If you're still unable to regain access, learn what steps you should take here.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Cómo verificar si has sido hackeado
Las cuentas y contraseñas antiguas pueden dejarte en riesgo de ser hackeado. Aquí te explicamos cómo verificar si has sido hackeado.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Twitter’s Privacy Crisis: The Hazards of Sharing Personal Information
Discover Twitter's privacy breach and the importance of caution when sharing sensitive information on the platform.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Data Privacy Alert: Yango’s Transmission of Personal Information to Russia Sparks Concern
Yango, a ride-hailing, delivery, and e-grocery service operating in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South America, is at the center of a significant privacy concern. Users of Yango in these regions, especially within the European Economic Area (EEA), must be cognizant of potential risks to their personal data. Yango’s Operations and Data Transmission Yango […]
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
New Instagram Phishing Warning with Subject VERlFY – Meta
Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to manipulate and deceive in an increasingly sophisticated digital landscape. A recent phishing campaign aimed at our company’s Instagram profile, @Hackedcom, illustrates the ingenuity and specificity that these criminals are employing. The Deceptive Email Hello Dear @hackedcom, jonas.borchgrevink@hacked.com Your account has been reviewed by us, and you have been […]
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Cybersecurity Experts Are on ‘High Alert’ Yet Still Feel ‘Unprepared’
As cybersecurity threats continue to grow rapidly, many businesses still fail to grasp the gravity of the current situation.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Did DarkSide Hackers Just Apologize For Hacking a U.S. Oil Pipeline?
Hacker group DarkSide issued a statement containing rare hints of remorse after their ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
SmileDirect Reveals the Outrageous Cost of Getting Hacked
SmileDirect just announced that it was hacked in April in a cyberattack that will cost the company millions of dollars.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
5 Cybersecurity Steps Every Business Must Take to Defeat Hackers
Hackers are rapidly evolving, and businesses have been slow to adjust. Take these five cybersecurity steps to help even the playing field.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Hackers Display Their Boldness by Hitting D.C. Police With Ransomware
Hacker group Babuk attacked the Washington D.C. police department with ransomware, proving that cybercriminals are more emboldened than ever.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Macs Are Suddenly Looking More Vulnerable After Hackers Target Apple
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilites found in Macs and Apple has never looked more vulnerable to cyber threats.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
What to Do If Your Business Is Attacked With Ransomware
Ransomware is the largest cyber threat against small businesses. Here are some steps you can take to protect your business.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
These Business Services Are Exposed to Hackers
When choosing business services for your small business, this list will provide you with the ones you may want to consider twice.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How Hackers Can Hurt Your Business
Understanding how hackers can hurt your business is crucial to avoid the loss of significant data, reputation, or funds.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Here’s the Single Largest Cybersecurity Threat to Small Businesses
Hackers are targeting small businesses more often than ever, and there's one malicious tactic they prefer over all others.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to Secure Your Employees Against Hackers
Do you know how to secure your employees against hackers? This guide will teach you the best methods to keep your workers and business safe.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to Protect Your Business from Hackers
Learn how to protect your small or medium-sized business from hackers or online attacks. If you need help, reach out to us!
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to Recover a Hacked YouTube Account or Channel
YouTube is an important platform, so what should do if you lose access to your YouTube account? This guide will teach you how to recover it.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Top 5 Reasons Hackers Might Target Your Small Business
Many small business owners assume their company is too small to attract hackers, and that's exactly why cybercriminals target them.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
The Disturbing Facts About Small Businesses That Get Hacked
Hackers are targeting small businesses, yet many CEOs are oblivious to the threat. Get the facts here and start to prepare your business.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Was Your Information Stolen In the Massive Facebook Hack?
Facebook has lost control of sensitive data again, which includes more than 500 million Facebook users and Mark Zuckerberg's phone number.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to Remove Images from Google
Removing images from Google can be a complicated process, this article will guide you through the procedure to remove images from google.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to Delete Images, Videos, and Profiles From Facebook
Deleting images, videos, and profiles from Facebook can be an ordeal. This article gives you all the information you need.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to Remove Revenge Porn
Take control of your online reputation and learn how to remove and permanently delete revenge porn with our comprehensive tutorial.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Facebook Exposes Tactics of Chinese Hackers Who Targeted Uyghurs
Facebook has exposed tactics used by Chinese hacking group 'Evil Eye' against the regularly-targeted Uyghurs.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Russian Hackers Infiltrate the Dept. of Homeland Security
The SolarWinds hack continues its spread as reports surface claiming the Russian hackers infiltrated the Department of Homeland Security.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Billion-Dollar Insurance Firm CNA Falls Victim to ‘Sophisticated’ Hack
Chicago-based insurance giant CNA has fallen victim to the latest of many 'sophisticated attacks.'
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Hacker Group REvil Holds $100 Million Ransom Over Acer
After breaching computer manufacturer Acer, Hacker group REvil hit them with the largest known ransom of all-time of up to $100 million.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
The White House Is Scrambling to Improve Its Cybersecurity
Joe Biden and the White House are looking more closely at joining forces with the private cybersecurity sector after two massive hacks.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Deepfake Warning: Remove Bikini Images to Prevent Creation of DeepNudes
We have discovered new free services allowing anyone to turn a bikini image into a nude one within 20 seconds using Deepfake technology.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
The Biggest Hack in History – Operation Shady RAT
Not enough people know about the biggest hack in history, so this guide will teach you all about Operation Shady RAT.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to Recover a Hacked Linkedin Account
If you've lost access to your Linkedin account thanks to hackeres, this guide will help you recover your account.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
More Than 150,000 Cameras Hacked in Verkada Breach
Surveillance company Verkada was breached by hackers who gained access to more than 150,000 cameras in its network.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Microsoft Exchange Hack Could Be Even Worse Than SolarWinds
Microsoft has fallen victim to one of the biggest hacks in recent memory, even compared to the massive SolarWinds attack.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Top 5 Security Mistakes Hackers Are Looking For
Hackers are opportunists when it comes to picking targets. Do not make these five security mistakes that make you vulnerable.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
What Is a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) and Are They Safe?
Non-fungible tokens (NFT) have become all the rage in recent months, but are they here to stay? And are they even safe?
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Gab Becomes the Latest Far-Right Platform to be Hacked
Gab is the latest far right social media website to be hacked. Let's look at the hackers' motivations and Gab's surprising response.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
What is Social Engineering?
Social engineering is dangerous, but many don't know what it is. This article will help you to recognize the signs of social engineering.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
The Most Common Hacking Techniques of 2021
Hacking is an ever-growing danger. This article will show you the latest, and most popular, hacking techniques that are used in 2021.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Twitter’s New ‘Hacked Materials’ Warning Is Already Facing Pushback
Twitter has recently hit several tweets with a 'hacked materials' warning and many of its users are unhappy about it.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Chinese Hackers Had Access to NSA Tools Years Longer Than We Thought
Security firm Check Point revealed how Chinese hackers infiltrated hacking tools from the NSA and possibly used them against U.S. targets.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Nearly 30,000 Apple MacBooks Are Hacked in Expansive Malware Campaign
Despite their virus-free reputation, nearly 30,000 Macs have just been found with the same malware in their system.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Facebook Shuts Down Thousands of Pages Illegally Due to Australia
Facebook is shutting down thousands of Facebook pages due to Australian Legislation. However, they are targeting non-Australian companies.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to deal with Abusive Fans
Do you have abusive fans? This article will teach you exactly what steps to take to protect yourself from these intrusive followers.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Why Your Slack Password is Now Vulnerable
Slack just revealed a huge bug in their security system, and this article will tell you what happened and what you need to do.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Facebook’s Recovery Options for Hacked Users Are Worst in Class: 2021 Report
In this report, we provide evidence of how hard it is to recover a hacked account. We have analyzed recovery options by Facebook & Instagram.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
North Korean Hackers Charged After 11 Year, Billion Dollar Plot
Three North Korean hackers have been charged in a wide-ranging plot to steal money and get revenge against the entertainment industry.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Hacker Exposes Donald Trump After Breaching Law Firm Jones Day
A hacker has allegedly stolen files from law firm Jones Day which once again proves that Donald Trump was wrong about cybersecurity.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Yes, Your Venmo Account Can Be Hacked – Here’s How To Protect Yourself
As Venmo rises in popularity, so do the hackers trying to take advantage of it. Here's how you can protect yourself.
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