What Happened Late last year, the ransomware group Ragnar Locker conducted a cyberattack against the Japanese game developer and publisher, Capcom. The hit came in the form of a ransomware attack that affected Capcom’s internal systems including email and file servers. As is usual with ransomware attacks these days, Ragnar Locker employed the double extortion method against Capcom. The group stole personal information belonging to customers and employees, as well as company data....

News media and social media Comedy Digital activism VoIP services like Skype and Whatsapp LGBTQ sites The easiest way to unblock the full potential of the internet and bypass censorship while in Egypt, is by using a VPN. Be careful that the government does not like people bypassing censorship, although so far nobody has been prosecuted for using a VPN. We would recommend trying out NordVPN, but make sure to download the applications before entering Egypt, otherwise you might not be able to due to VPN websites being blocked!...

What is the Code Snippet Plugin Used for? Code Snippet is a WordPress plugin that allows users to add code to a WordPress site. It is used to customize websites without having to access the site’s code. It provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to manage code snippets, which is similar to WordPress’s Plugins menu. With Code Snippet, users can activate and deactivate code snippets just like a plugin. The Code Snippet plugin is an easy and simple way to run PHP code snippets....

While the plan ultimately failed, the report focuses on the sometimes controversial tactics that companies use to respond to data breaches, and offers insight into a process that is otherwise kept quiet. What Happened in 2021 Last year, T-Mobile said that over 40 million customers’ data was stolen. At the time, speculation as to how many customers were affected ranged from 30 to 100 million. T-Mobile later confirmed that stolen records included some subsets of PII (Personal Identifiable Information) such as names, ID numbers, dates of birth, and social security information....

Upon selecting this product for probing among a host of other new internet-enabled products, security researchers at F-Secure have shared their findings with others on the collaborative developer repository GitHub. F-Secure’s recent report entitled “FAKING A POSITIVE COVID TEST” was published by Ken Gannon on December 21st, 2021. According to the report, the team at F-Secure was able to successfully falsify COVID-19 test results and even obtain a certificate that verified the results....

Bot markets are online stores where hackers sell stolen data obtained with bot malware. Bot malware primarily creates stealer logs or documents after digging through someone’s device for personal information, which can be used to create a victim’s digital identity. On average, these markets sell bot logs for about $5.95 each, researchers said, and they can be constantly updated as long as the victim’s device stays infected. “What makes bot markets different from other dark web markets is that they are able to get large amounts of data about one person in one place,” said Marijus Briedis, NordVPN’s chief technology officer....

Big Mother is Watching The app in question, NurseryCam, is a nifty app that allows parents to view live video footage of their children in nurseries or pre-schools. Each room is fitted with digital video cameras that are connected to a video server. When parents login, they can click from room to room to watch their child play, learn, have fun, interact with staff and peers, and ensure they’re happy and content....

Password Manager The company is launching a new password management system on their platform called Dropbox Passwords. Like other password managers, it will store and encrypt your passwords for you. You need a separate Dropbox Passwords app to use it. This app was launched several weeks ago, but will now be available on your paid account when you log in. The company has seen that password management is “one of the dominant use cases for Dropbox today”....

The new government requirement is set to come into effect on June 27, 2022, and has other leading VPN providers considering shutting down their operations in India as well. ExpressVPN Rejects Data Demands, Yanks Servers in India ExpressVPN is the first major company to remove its Indian-based servers over the government data logging order. The new law will require VPN companies to log user names, IP addresses, emails and contact numbers, addresses, and login information, among other data....

What is Credential Stuffing and How Does it Work Credential stuffing is a relatively new type of attack. It involves using stolen credentials to gain unauthorized access to user accounts via large-scale automated login attempts. It relies on the fact that users often reuse the same password for multiple accounts and web applications. Credential stuffing uses the following process: Why Has Credential Stuffing Become So Popular Originally credential stuffing was mainly used by cybercriminals to target online services such as online gaming, video streaming and food delivery businesses....

New Year, No Popcorn Time Site developers seemed to point to a lack of online user interest as the reason for taking down the site. When you try to access the platform or its countless mirrors, you’ll now see a cartoonish bag of popcorn with X marks for eyes next to a message reading “R.I.P.” Below it is a screenshot of a Google Analytics chart that has seen searches for “Popcorn Time” on a steady decline since its formal launch in 2015....

The tool, known as HYPERSCRAPE, was discovered in December 2021, but there is evidence of a previous version from 2020. HYPERSCRAPE is believed to still be under active development. However, it has already been used to target a few accounts in Iran. “We have taken actions to re-secure these accounts and have notified the victims through our Government Backed Attacker Warnings,” Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) said in a blog post....

To help you make the right decision, we’ve compiled a checklist of the most important factors to consider when choosing a VPN. These include security and privacy features, a reliable server network, fast speeds, and more. We also list some of the best VPNs available today — ExpressVPN is our #1 choice. Out of the 200+ VPNs we regularly test, it came out on top in regard to speeds, reliability, security, and privacy....

Here are the steps you have to take to delete your Snapchat account: Your account will now be deactivated for 30 days. All you need to do to permanently delete it is refrain from logging back in during these weeks. Do you want to save all your favorite photos and videos before they’re gone forever? Need a more intensive guide for getting rid of Snapchat? Read the full article below and we’ll answer all that and more....

The automatic deletion policy is what made Snapchat famous (and popular). If you’re still scared of embarrassing snaps, deactivating or deleting Snapchat may be on your agenda to protect your privacy. Why Should I Delete Snapchat? Snapchat is a social media platform that prides itself on privacy. However, many users began to question the platform when they remained silent over the Cambridge Analytica scandal that saw data harvested from millions of Facebook users....

Famous American political commentator and columnist Ben Shapiro thinks it’s essential to protect your browsing activity from online threats. In some of his podcasts, he discusses why everyone should always safeguard their data with a reliable VPN (not only on unsecured public WiFi). If you wonder what VPN Ben Shapiro uses, the answer is ExpressVPN. He recommends it as the most effective way to protect your online presence. ExpressVPN comes with an exclusive discount if you get it via Ben Shapiro’s promo code....

A VPN is a simple solution to retaining access to your Hulu account even while traveling. It makes it look like you’re using the internet in a different location so you can stream your favorite content from anywhere. However, due to Hulu’s sophisticated blocking technology, not all VPNs work to unblock it. But there are VPNs that work reliably with Hulu. ExpressVPN impressed me the most. I streamed hours of content, and it didn’t slow my speeds down....

VPNs can unblock geo-restricted TV channels, but not all VPNs are created equal. Even if they can access major channels like TV Publica, El Trece, and América, their speeds might not be good enough for streaming, which could leave you with endless buffering. So I tested all the major VPNs on the market to see if they worked for watching TV on popular channels. From my tests, the best VPN for watching Argentinian TV was ExpressVPN, because it reliably unblocked every Argentinian channel and had fast speeds for buffer-free streaming....

The best way to watch Big Shot from anywhere is with a VPN. Using a VPN, you can mask your IP address and appear to be wherever you like, ensuring you have access to Disney+. My testing on 30+ VPNs allowed me to find several that could easily unblock Disney+ and confirmed that ExpressVPN provided the best experience. It has a considerable number of superfast servers and lets you try it risk-free (it’s backed by a money-back guarantee)....

But if you live outside the US, you won’t be able to access any of CBS’s TV shows, including the new and captivating FBI: Most Wanted. This is because CBS uses geoblocking software that locks out anyone trying to view its content from abroad. The good news is that you can sidestep geographical blocks and watch FBI: Most Wanted from anywhere when you use a VPN to connect to CBS or CBS All Access....