IT security company F-Secure analyzed over 200,000 emails that were flagged by employees from organizations across the globe in the first half of 2021, and found that 33% of the reports could be classified as phishing. Phishing is a common technique used by cyber criminals to lure victims into doing what the hacker wants, whether that is providing personal information or downloading malware. It typically occurs via email, thanks to messages designed to look genuine, and which usually require the recipient to take some form of action....

The factors contributing to lawlessness are complex and difficult to parse, but one issue is strictly logistical. The ocean is big and dangerous and it’s not an easy place to monitor. Two UAV technology companies are joining forces to demonstrate that drones can be part of the solution. SwissDrones, a company that develops, manufactures and operates long-range unmanned helicopter systems for commercial and public safety applications, and CLS, which specializes in satellite-based monitoring and surveillance, recently completed a demonstration in the open ocean utilizing a SwissDrones unmanned helicopter....

The next five years things changed all that. The IBM PC legitimized microcomputers. Seagate shipped a 5MB 5.25-inch hard drive. Intel, DEC, and Xerox introduced Ethernet. Visicalc drove PC adoption across enterprises. And boffins were using a fledgling ARPAnet, often running a rickety OS called UNIX. I never would have predicted that 40 years later I’d be wearing more power on my wrist than you could buy then, with a better display and a wider range of applications....

Leon also shares how he sees the email security/privacy industry developing over the next few years, including some of his personal doubts. We also get a glimpse of what his company has planned for its next major release and how that will significantly raise the bar for email encryption software. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your background. I am an electrical engineer by training and I have lived all across Europe and the US....

In this post, we’ll detail the elements of a successful privacy policy and provide a GDPR compliant, free-to-use template at the bottom of this page so you can begin constructing your own agreement Online Privacy Policy Basics First, let’s take a look at some basic information about a website’s online privacy policy. What type of site needs a privacy policy? Any website or service that collects data from users, tracking users with analytics, or displays ads needs one....

The commission said there were concerns raised about the difficulties that were being faced by third-party repairers in obtaining supplies and information needed to repair mobile phones and tablets. The commission detailed this preliminary finding as part of its draft report [PDF] into consumers’ ability to repair faulty goods at reasonable prices in Australia. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg had requested for the review, citing that the Competition and Consumer Act was not capturing right to repair issues, and thereby only allowing “limited rights or protections” to repair....

Doxzoo Company Profile Doxzoo is a document printing and binding production company, based in the U.K., but servicing customers globally since 2014. The data leak includes print jobs for many high-profile clientele, including elite universities, US and UK military branches, Fortune 500 companies, and many, many more. On their website, Doxzoo boasts ISO accreditation for, among other things, security, and prides themselves on keeping their customers’ documents in “safe hands.”...

Based in France, with an international customer base, Option Way helps users find flight deals to and from destinations around the world. The data breach exposed the personal details of customers, creating a complete profile, as well as detailed information about their flights and travel arrangements. In total, our team had access to over 100GB of data, compromising the privacy and security of Option Way and its users. Timeline of Discovery and Owner Reaction Date discovered: 20/08/19...

RigUp is a labor marketplace and services provider built for the US energy sector, with clients across the country. The breached database was huge, containing over 70,000 private files belonging to companies and individuals using RigUp’s platform. Had it been discovered by malicious hackers, or leaked to the general public, the impact on RigUp, its clients, and 1,000s of energy workers across the USA could have been devastating. Company Profile Rigup was founded in 2014 as a jobs marketplace specifically for the USA energy industry, connecting independent contractors with work placements and projects in companies across the USA....

Phlebotomy Training Specialists is a medical training platform connecting people who are hoping to get certified as phlebotomists with training centers across the USA. Unfortunately, the company was storing the complete records of 10,000s of students nationwide on a single, open cloud account. By failing to implement basic data security measures, Phlebotomy Training Specialists exposed each individual to a wide range of potentially devastating online attacks and fraud. Data Breach Summary Company Profile Phlebotomy Training Specialists is a nationwide private medical training company that operates across the USA....

What Concerns will Ring’s Privacy Dashboard Address? To address the grave privacy concerns faced by the company of late, as reported in a previous article, Ring has developed the new Privacy Dashboard. It will be added to both iOS and Android versions of its mobile apps and rolled out later this month. The Privacy Dashboard will let Ring owners manage their connected devices and third-party services from a single location. It will also address a couple of the main concerns expressed so far....

But which VPN is the best for your business? We did some research and listed several great options. One of the best VPNs is NordVPN Teams. It offers great security and allows you to create a dedicated IP address. Please click the button below to find out more about this provider. A VPN will also make working from home easier. Globalization almost requires you to use a VPN, since you’ll be unable to visit many sites and applications without a VPN in countries like China....

When it comes to Likee’s official privacy statement, language is purposefully vague. This means you don’t know what information the company collects and where it ends up. In general, Likee collects: Profile information (gender, place of residence, social media information, and more) User-generated content (your comments, posts, photos, and videos) Biometric data (facial recognition) Social network contacts The user’s location Network activity (browser history, search history) Device information (operating system, browser type, IP address, apps, language settings, and more)...

Why do we seek this comfort? Because we know that some of the merchants we buy from are not “businesses of their word,” so to speak. We are aware that just because someone says you are entitled to your money back if you are not satisfied, that they will honor this promise. It’s sad, but true, and this is no different for VPN providers. Love them as much as we may - and we do here at VPNMentor - our experience is that not all of our privacy-vending friends are as honest as we’d like to see them be....

Each one of these VPN is perfect for bypassing IP bans, avoiding anti-VPN detection, and providing an enjoyable experience while playing Minecraft. After putting multiple VPNs through our testing process, we landed on these top five VPNs for playing Minecraft. To do so, you need to use a reliable VPN. A VPN lets you changes your IP address, so you can easily play on US Minecraft servers, for instance, while sitting in the UK, without any performance dips!...

The historic amounts of stolen cryptocurrency were equivalent to around $70 million in 2016. Over time, BTC value has skyrocketed and hackers have strategically shifted copious amounts to anonymous wallets. The process of shifting culminated in a record single transfer of around $380 million worth of Bitcoin, tracked last week by various blockchain tracking organizations. DOJ Seized $3.6 Billion in BTC and Arrested Two Amid a DOJ cybersecurity initiative to crack down on cryptocurrency cybercrime, law enforcement arrested two unassuming, eccentric individuals, tied to the high-profile 2016 Bitfinex hack....

The move is happening a lot sooner than expected and has been formally announced today via the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport. In the government notices it is stated that public communications providers must not use Huawei equipment in their 5G networks. The government documents also state that this is an issue of national security. It is also stated that the Chinese state will be carrying out cyber-attacks towards the United Kingdom....

When it comes to watching the NHL, there are always some difficulties due to the broadcasters putting restrictions on sports streaming services (applying regional blocks). This means that you can be affected by this in multiple ways e.g. if you live or find yourself outside of the U.S. or Canada, and not only that but you can be subject to location-based viewing blockage even if you are a paying subscriber of NHL....

Who you communicate with when using Gmail and the subjects and timestamps of your conversations The contents of your Google Docs and Google Drive files due to random reviews Your search history The products you’re interested in The YouTube channels you’re subscribed to and what videos you have watched Your location data Fortunately, there are some ways to protect your privacy. A great one, provided you also take other privacy measures, is using a good VPN to change your IP address, such as Surfshark....

We already gave an in-depth explanation on the various VPN protocols, along with their pros and cons. If you wish to get acquainted with them in detail, make sure to take a look. This article will provide more concise, information for those who want a quick and simple answer on the best overall VPN protocol. Protocol Basics In case you’re starting from scratch, a VPN protocol in the simplest of terms is the bread and butter of every VPN service....