The kill switch, which blocked access to the company’s servers, was deployed several times in at least six countries, namely France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Hungary, India, and Romania. The move prevented authorities from gathering crucial information that could have been used to regulate the company’s operations and prosecute drivers. In January 2018, Bloomberg reported that Uber had used a kill switch named Ripley between 2015 and 2016 in countries such as Canada and Hong Kong....

Response to Growing Cyberthreat Landscape According to Momentum Cyber, an advisory firm, investment in cybersecurity startups amounted to $11.5 billion in H1 2021. The firm also said that more than 36 of the 430 total transactions amounted to over $100 million. These transactions include the $543 million Series A raised by Transmit Security and the $525 million round closed by Lacework. This year, ransomware has accounted for 2.9 million attacks so far....

Carsten also shares how the motivation for attacks changes over time and what he sees as the next big security challenge. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your background. I am 41 years old and live in Germany. I studied computer science at a well-known German university, although at that time they did not have a real security curriculum. For my diploma thesis, I developed a malware detection sandbox, which later evolved into a commercial product known as CWSandbox....

In order to bypass these restrictions and regain your privacy over the internet in China, you’ll need to use a VPN. This is the most effective way of accessing apps like Facebook and Whatsapp while away in China. Although many VPNs struggle to work flawlessly in China, VyprVPN does not have that problem. The following explains how to setup and use VyprVPN to ensure it works effectively upon your arrival in China....

If you’re traveling during the games or live in a country without an official Winter Olympics broadcaster, you might be restricted from watching the games. The good news is, there is a way around geo-restrictions, the VPN. A quality VPN can also give you access to free international streams if not available in your home country! Follow these simple steps to watch the Winter Olympics online: A large number of the world’s most talented athletes will gather to take part in the XXIV Olympic Winter Games....

Regardless of where you live or travel to during the Olympics, you can still watch the speed skating races and root for your favorite team. Simply use a quality VPN to connect to your favorite speed skating stream and watch from anywhere. We’ve covered how to watch your favorite speed skating teams compete during the 2022 Winter Olympics in the simple steps below: Whatever team you’re following in the Speed Skating Team Pursuit races, the Beijing Winter Olympics finals are sure to be full of heart-stopping action for both the winners and those who don’t place....

You can see these new legends if you’re in the UK. If you’re not, then you’ll miss every bullseye and hat trick by the best throwers in the biggest matches because of broadcaster geoblocks that’ll deny you access to the streams from most anywhere outside the UK. How do you get past these blocks? Get a VPN and you’re problem is solved. With a VPN, you choose a virtual location and the streaming service believes you’re in the UK....

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is ready to stream on Netflix. Of course, that’s only in the countries where Netflix is available. If you’re in an unsupported location, you can’t follow the Gelfling’s battles just yet. Or can you? With a VPN, you can watch The Dark Crystal from anywhere in the world. Masking your IP address, a premium VPN allows you to bypass geo-restrictions, so you can stream wherever you are....

Viruses and malware Adware Privacy risks No updates No customer support That’s why it’s best to steer clear of cracked VPNs. Instead, try a free VPN or invest in your security with an affordable premium VPN subscription. A great choice is Surfshark. This VPN costs just a few dollars per month. What is a Cracked VPN? A cracked VPN is a pirated version of premium VPN software that you can download from the internet....

A tracker, which is a small file that holds information about the file you want to download, information like who else has the file? Torrenting websites, which are basically collections of trackers. Torrenting clients, which are software that opens your tracker and ties your computer to other people who have the file you want. While it may sound appealing, torrenting is illegal if you download copyrighted products with it, like movies, music and videogames....

Whether you’re the visitor or the host, your information and accounts can easily be hacked. Ahead, we show you how to protect yourself while hosting or while traveling. Wi-Fi Security is a Matter of Great Concern Did you ever wonder who was sharing your Wi-Fi connection when you were on holiday? We’re not implying that Airbnb hosts are a community of hackers, but the Wi-Fi passwords of such accommodations are usually passed on to a large number of people, and the passwords are not frequently changed....

Travel is a key part of Maggioncalda’s approach to work. A self-styled nomad CEO, Maggioncalda travels from country to country, working from a range of locations to understand the needs of different markets, experiencing cultures and communities, and forming business relationships. Sure, he could just as easily meet with clients and peers over Zoom – but where’s the fun in that? “I have got to be out there seeing it and talking to people,” Maggioncalda tells ZDNet....

Whether it’s using AI to prevent water leaks in factories, developing bio-based thermoplastic for product display stands or using bespoke data platforms to meet regulatory requirements, PepsiCo is working hard to ensure the products it sells are produced, shipped, and sold in as sustainable manner as possible. “For us, it is an integral part of the company,” she says. “It’s all about how we can create a positive environment, whether that’s for the food value chain, for the communities we serve, or for the people who make and buy our products....

Fitness equipment can get pricey, but many companies are offering excellent discounts on workout gear. If you know where to look, you can save hundreds on equipment like exercise bikes and portable devices like smartwatches. To save you time and energy, we rounded up the best fitness deals on the market, so you can save money on bestselling fitness equipment, smart trackers, scales, and more. Also: The best smart scales...

Shopping Online Safely: 10 Tips to Keep Your Data Secure Hopefully, you’ll already be familiar with some of these online safety tips, like not clicking on suspicious links or downloading email attachments from unknown sources. However, there’s a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to shopping online securely and keeping your details safe. Below, we’ll tell you all about why you should avoid public Wi-Fi, install a password manager, and switch to mobile or credit card payments....

Convenient, free, and even fun, coding problem websites challenge your abilities with individual exercises, friendly challenges, and insightful assessments. Practicing your coding through these websites may increase your knowledge, build your skills, and prepare you for programming job interviews. Top websites for practicing your coding skills How hard is it to learn coding? Starting from scratch can be difficult, but coding challenges designed to test and advance your skills may help....

In an era when so many activities, from communications to payments, take place online, security is increasingly important. Maintaining your privacy on the World Wide Web can be tedious, so we’ve drawn up a comprehensive list of 18 best tools that can help you stay safe and secure on the web. Supporting all major operating systems, OpenVPN is a free, open-source encryption protocol used by a majority of VPN service providers....

On Tuesday, November 23, Dr. Web’s malware analysts found Android.Cynos.7.origin trojan built into 190 games on Huawei’s AppGallery. The trojan collects its victim’s personal information and sends it to a remote server. Researchers said that some of the apps target Russian-speaking users, while others are aimed at Chinese-speaking and international audiences. A full list of the 190 infected apps is available here. Thankfully, Huawei has since removed the infected applications from its store and issued a statement about the incident....

Sometimes, relying on your phone to see what time it is, how many steps you took, and what the weather will look like tomorrow can get a little annoying. With constantly upgraded smartwatches, you can get access to all those features and so much more. With so many great deals on smartwatches from brands like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Fitbit, save some money on your holiday gifts, or reward yourself....

Follow the steps below to stream Daytona 500 with a VPN: The NASCAR Cup Series season-opener will see Hendrick’s Alex Bowman start in pole position. Last year’s winner, Austin Cindric of Team Penske, begins the race in 6th position and will be looking to take the top spot in the “Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing” once again. Fans will also be excited for the return of seven-time Nascar Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson....