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How to Spot the Instagram Copyright Infringement Scam

Like viruses, hackers and phishers are constantly evolving to stay alive. The Instagram copyright infringement scam is the latest proof. They will do whatever they can to convince you to fork over your valuable account credentials. Their latest attempt is to trick you into believing you’ve infringed on copyright. Let’s look at this growing phenomenon…
What Does the Malwarebytes Hack Mean and Is Your Account Secure

Security researchers recently revealed a major security breach against anti-malware software Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes CEO, Marcin Kleczynski, has revealed publically that the company has been under attack. Kleczynski claims that the same SolarWind hackers from earlier this year are responsible. Does this attack affect Malwarebytes users? The Nature of the Malwarebytes Attack Currently, Kleczynski hasn’t revealed…
Joe Biden Takes a Refreshingly Bold Stance on America’s Cybersecurity

Joe Biden appears determined to do a better job of securing America’s digital well-being. That should come as no surprise, as 2020 was a year of massive security breaches. Biden had criticized outgoing president Donald Trump’s approach to cybersecurity in the past. And now, it seems like he’s putting his money where his mouth is.…
Spotify Kids Gives Parents Extra Control and Children Extra Freedom

Spotify Kids has managed to thread the needle of putting the power back in the hands of parents while giving their children extra freedom. That’s because the app is now allowing parents to share playlists with their children. But what exactly does that mean for you and your family? Check out this short introduction video…
Capitol Riots Remind Us of One Overlooked Aspect of Cybersecurity

The riots at the U.S. Capitol this week unnerved people all across the globe. How could such an important location have such underwhelming security? As disturbing as it was to witness the physical breach of the building, it also exposed the government to a potentially massive digital breach. After the various blatant cyber attacks on…
Which Online Payment Option is the Safest?

Spending money online can be dangerous if you’re uninformed about the various payment options available to you. You may struggle to understand these dangers with so many different payment options on the market. Below is our guide to the online payment options available to you and their dangers. Credit/Debit Card The most traditional type of…
Kim Kardashian & Dua Lipa Headline 2020’s Celebrity Hacked List

Kim Kardashian has always been on the frontline of trendiness. As cybersecurity issues reached record highs in 2020, Kardashian was right there, getting hacked. But she wasn’t the only celebrity to fall victim to online bandits. From Kardashian to Dua Lipa to more, let’s take a look at the biggest names to get hacked in…
Ransomware Group REvil Attacks Celebs Where It Hurts – Their Images

What you choose to do your own body should be your business and your business only. But some hackers, like ransomware group REvil, disagree. This team of online cyberpunks has hacked into a well-known cosmetic surgery clinic, and they’re threatening to release a bevy of unflattering celebrity photos to the public. This is just the…
Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos Were Hacked, but You Can Still Protect Yourself

2020 has been a huge year for security breaches. While most of us have spent much more time online during the pandemic, hackers, apparently, have too. But when billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos get hacked, it can be depressing for our outlook on protection. If some of the world’s wealthiest people, who made…
What You Need to Know About the Terms of Use Update From Instagram

People all across social media have been worried about the latest terms of use update from Instagram. The update became effective on December 20, 2020. Let’s take a look at what’s causing people the most concern. Instagram Gets (Sort of) Honest About How They’re Using You If you’ve watched the Netflix movie The Social Dilemma,…
Why You Should Be Careful Buying From Wish.com

Wish is an e-commerce website and app that allows buyers to make huge savings by buying directly from merchants. While the company can offer great savings, buying directly from companies based in China comes with its own complications. Below are some of the dangers Wish shoppers face and how to avoid them. Sizes Can be…
Largest Breaches and Hacks of 2020, The Year of the Digital Pandemic

2020 has been one of the worst years for cybersecurity. Researchers have recorded a huge spike in phishing scams. Healthcare companies expect ransomware attacks to have quadrupled this past year. Despite data breaches increasing by 67% since 2014, only 33% of US citizens have ever checked if they’ve suffered a breach. The Biggest Data Breaches…
After SolarWinds and FireEye Attacks – How Can You Avoid Hackers?

Hackers had been working overtime in 2020, and they decided to end the year with a bang. Not long after major security firm FireEye announced hackers had infiltrated them, the relatively unknown business SolarWinds found itself in the middle of a global attack against the U.S. government. How SolarWinds Became the Center of Global Attack…
Pornhub Takes a Huge Step Towards Protecting Victims of Pornography and Revenge Porn

Pornhub is finally listening. After years of mounting pressure, the massive pornography website just took a big step towards protecting the general public and victims of the pornography industry. Pornhub Is Exposed The New York Times writer Nicholas Kristof tipped the first domino in this saga when it published a damning article against Pornhub earlier…
Having issues with your Google, Gmail or Youtube Account? Don’t Worry!

Multiple Google services are down this morning. We have received multiple requests from concerned Google-users that they are unable to login into their accounts. These services are affected: Gmail Google Suite Youtube Google Maps The Google services started to fail on Monday, December 14th, 2020, around 06:30 Eastern Time. The Google outage seems to be…