The various websites were all using the same marketing software built by email marketing company Mailfire — who was responsible for the leak. The software in question had been compromised through an unsecured Elasticsearch server, exposing people all over the world to dangers like identity theft, blackmail, and fraud. Upon further investigation, it turned out that some of the sites exposed in the data leak were scams, set up to trick men looking for dates with women in various parts of the world....

Hacktivists from our research team, Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, found the breach in Theta360’s photo sharing system. The leak exposed at least 11 million public and private photographs. The data breach exposed thousands of users’ photos, many of whom chose to keep their images private. The breach did not expose users’ most personal information, but in many cases, we located their usernames, first and last names, and the captions they wrote in the exposed database....

Encrypted messaging App Suddenly Stopped Working Earlier this week, Chinese users reported that Signal had stopped working. They could no longer send messages via the app nor receive verification codes. This makes it impossible to sign-up or retrieve a forgotten password, for example. It is not clear whether the blocking of Signal is temporary or permanent. The app is still available in Apple’s China App Store and it still works in Hong Kong....

About UNC1945 UNC1945 is a relatively new hacking group to appear in the threat landscape. It has been operating since at least 2018 and has been targeting mainly telecommunication, financial and consulting firms. However, the hacking group’s motivations are as yet unknown. As explained in the report published by FireEye (now known as Mandiant) earlier this week, the researchers “did not observe evidence of data exfiltration and was unable to determine UNC1945’s mission for most of the intrusions we investigated....

The Alleged Leak In late February, reports emerged alleging content belonging to the London-based adult entertainment site, Only Fans, had been leaked online. OnlyFans provides influencers, models and even public figures a platform from which to share content on a premium pay model. The reports alleged that up to 4 terabytes of OnlyFans content had been leaked online. The content included photos and videos from mainly female content creators. OnlyFans Denied being Victim of Cyberattack Soon after the appearance of the reports, OnlyFans put out a statement denying having suffered a cyberattack....

What can we do as parents? Instead of using technology to just to keep kids occupied, we need to educate them about it. Instead of sticking phones in their tiny hands at younger and younger ages, we need to tell them about the dangers of online life. And instead of hoping everything will be just fine, we need to take action, check our kids’ activity, and make sure it actually will be fine....

UN representative Izumi Nakamitsu stated this in a UN meeting last week. Healthcare Facilities are Under Attack Nakamitsu said that, because of the corona crisis, technological innovation and online collaboration have never been better. This results in opportunities, but also comes with some risks. The representative said that there are worrying reports about the rise in attacks on hospitals, laboratories, and other care facilities all over the world. We now rely on others digitally more than ever, which means that we’re also more vulnerable and more likely to be attacked by cyber criminals....

However, all excellent streaming services come with a catch. If you’re outside the US, you can’t watch the show since Sling TV and YouTube TV place geo-restrictions if you don’t have a US-based IP address. Don’t despair. The solution is much easier than remodeling Greg Brady’s bachelor pad. A robust VPN bypasses geographical blocks that the TV services have in place. A VPN hides all your data by sending it through an encrypted tunnel when you connect to a US server....

Bless This Mess Season 2 is available exclusively on the American TV network ABC and its streaming service. ABC is an exclusive channel in the US, which means you can’t watch it from another country, but we can show you how to bypass ABC’s geoblocking. Geo-restrictions block you from watching content like Bless This Mess on ABC. But it’s not all bad news. A VPN masks your IP address and allows you to bypass geo-restrictions by rerouting your IP address to make it look like you’re viewing from the country of your choice....

If you’re abroad this weekend you don’t need to miss the action because of geo-blocking. A VPN is the perfect solution, and it allows you to watch the 2022 MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix free from anywhere in the world. Follow the quick step-by-step guide below: Francesco Bagnaia managed to seal another victory at Silverstone a couple of weekends back, and the title fight is on now. Maverick Viñales took second place with Jack Miller coming home in third place....

The new season will be exclusively available for streaming through Hulu. However, Hulu tracks and blocks users by their location. If you live outside of the United States, you’ll need to use a VPN in order to access the site. The following steps will help you watch The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu. Then we’ll give you some recommendations for the best VPNs for watching Hulu. How to Sign Up for Hulu from Anywhere Hulu is a streaming service exclusive to the United States....

The domains you visit They can even see specific pages you visit (for instance, what videos you watch) Any information you fill out on websites Fortunately, there is an easy way that helps to protect you against spying ISPs: using a VPN. A VPN hides your IP address and encrypts your traffic, making it unreadable for your ISP and third parties snooping around through your data. Other options include: Using a proxy server Using the Tor browser...

Dark web monitoring is increasingly important for individuals and organizations. It helps to identify and limit vulnerabilities and offers protection against identity theft, cyberattacks, and other online threats. Free dark web monitoring tools, such as Have I Been Pwned, search through dark web forums and sites for leaked personal information. There are also premium tools, such as Norton LifeLock, which automate the process and provide real-time updates. While dark web monitoring is essential to protect your digital identity, it is not enough....

It also tasks U.S. agencies with specific actions to ward off future risks of quantum attacks on the country’s national, cyber and economic security — commencing a multi-year national imperative of upgrading computer systems to quantum-resistant cryptography. The U.S.’ Commitment to a Critical and Emerging Technology The world is racing to develop quantum computers, which could bring about tremendous advancements in business, artificial intelligence, science, and countless other sectors. It is estimated that quantum computers can operate over a million times faster than even today’s most powerful supercomputers....

In a release, the FBI explained that from January 1 to July 31, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 1,800 complaints about romance scams where victims were coerced into sending money digitally or trading cryptocurrency for another person. “The scammer’s initial contact is typically made via dating apps and other social media sites. The scammer gains the confidence and trust of the victim – through establishing an online relationship – and then claims to have knowledge of cryptocurrency investment or trading opportunities that will result in substantial profits,” the FBI said in a statement....

The deal was officially announced on December 1, ending speculation the CRM giant was looking to expand its footprint more into collaboration and workflows. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Slack as part of the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform for the work anywhere world,” Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said. “Together we’ll define the future of enterprise software, creating the digital HQ that enables every organization to deliver customer and employee success from anywhere....

The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) agreement is based on the OECD’s two-pillar approach that aims to ensure multinationals pay their fair share of tax in the countries they operate in. Out of 140 members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, 136 agreed to introduce the new tax system. The two-pillar approach is one of nexus and profit allocation and another of ensuring a minimum level of taxation of at least 15%....

Named “Psst!” after ‘Password Secure Sharing Tool,’ the feature was built in response to studies showing that people increasingly have no choice but to share private information or secrets through insecure platforms like email, chat services, spreadsheets and texts. 1Password CEO Jeff Shiner told ZDNet that users have frequently requested functions that allow them to send passwords or other secret content to non-1Password users. Akshay Bhargava, the company’s chief product officer, said at its core, the feature is competing with the impulse to copy and paste sensitive information into an insecure channel simply....

A VPN can help you access the internet safely in Taiwan. VPNs use encryption and other security measures to keep you safe from hackers and snoops. VPNs can even unblock global content, from Disney+ to LiTV — as long as you choose one with a worldwide network of fast servers (including Taiwan). Our team tested over 90 VPNs to find the best speed, security, and privacy features for Taiwan. That way, you can browse without having to worry about prying eyes — and you have the speed to stream in HD without buffering....

My team and I tested 78 VPNs for Turkey and found only a few that still reliably work in the country. Each of them protects your online data with advanced security and privacy features. Plus, these VPNs offer Turkish and international servers to easily access the content you need from anywhere. My top pick for Turkey is ExpressVPN. It comes with military-grade encryption and a strict no-logs policy to keep your sensitive information hidden from snoops....