In 2020 we saw data breaches compromise the information of millions of people. We were writing about them, what seemed like, every other week. So in 2021, what can we do about it? Unfortunately, data breaches are inevitable and there’s nothing you as an individual can do to prevent them. But, there are ways to minimize the damage.
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With the pandemic keeping people at home for the next little while, it means a lot of us will have to find a way to stay productive and comfortable while we work from home. As companies like Google and Apple extend their work-from-home policies until September, working remotely will likely remain a staple in the modern day work environment.…
Recently, multiple US government agencies and thousands of individual federal and private companies have been hit by a large-scale cyberattack, resulting in one of the most serious data breaches in recent history. While sources allege that Russian state hackers were behind the attack, government officials are still wrapping their heads around the scope of the data breach as details continue to come forth daily.
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While at first glance Anna Kendrick may not seem all too dangerous, McAfee’s “most dangerous celebrities” list begs to differ, placing the star at the top of their ranking. Although Kendrick, known for her roles in movies such as Pitch Perfect and 2020’s Trolls World Tour, definitely doesn’t fit the bill for a stereotypical dangerous celebrity, according to McAfee it’s her presence on the internet that really seals the deal.
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As the 2020 US elections get closer and closer, many social media platforms are gearing up to stop the spread of misinformation that tends to pop up around this time.
With Facebook restricting political ads and removing posts with false information, it makes sense that the popular video app, TikTok, has since come up with an in-app guide to the 2020 U.S. election in order to provide its users access to credible information.
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Computer security may not seem like a big deal for some, but with many aspects of life being centred around online work, having some semblance of computer security is crucial for maintaining your safety.
Are you doing the most for your computer’s security? Scroll down to try our quiz to see how much of a security whiz you may be.
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If you spend a lot of time on the internet, you’ve probably seen these Netflix phishing scams.
While Netflix scams have been circulating the internet for quite some time now, this scam is deceptive enough to not only bypass spam filters but even trick some more tech-savvy individuals into parting with their credit card details.
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The US presidential election campaigns brought many issues to the forefront of American politics. But one topic that has endured even to today has been the prevalence– and menace– of “fake news”. In the internet age, where information is unlimited, it’s more important than ever to be able to distinguish between credible journalism and fake…
You might have heard people saying that Mac computers do not get viruses. Is this fact or fiction? While it is true that Mac computers were less prone to viruses when they first hit the market, this is no longer the case.
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Last week, Twitter revealed a bug in its iOS application that affects your privacy. The location data on some Twitter accounts were shared, without the owner’s knowledge, with one of Twitter’s partners during a real-time bidding process. Are you affected? Continue reading below to find out.
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