My team and I tested 60+ VPNs and shortlisted the best Formula 1 VPNs. The ones on my list have widespread servers that quickly bypass geo-blocks to access streaming services, like F1 TV Pro and Sling TV. Plus, they deliver consistently high speeds for seamless streaming. My top recommendation is ExpressVPN. It has thousands of fast servers worldwide to access all the streaming platforms that broadcast Formula 1 online (including Servus TV, ESPN, and Sky Sports)....

Using a VPN, you can switch your virtual location to a country with lower hotel prices. I was planning a trip to Barcelona while writing this article, but I also wanted to see if this trick works well for other locations too. So, I tested VPN locations in Kenya, Bangladesh, and the Philippines and got some really good deals for hotels in London, Paris, and more. When I switched to an IP address in Kenya, for instance, I saved $93 on a 1-night stay at a hotel in Barcelona....

Darkside DarkSide is a ransomware group, who is a relatively new player in the cybercrime industry. The group was discovered in August 2020 and runs a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation that uses corporate like methods. In RaaS operations, ransomware operators provide malware to third parties for a portion of victims’ ransom payments. These third parties are essentially ransomware groups’ customers, also known as affiliates. Like other ransomware groups, such as Netwalker and REvil, DarkSide first exfiltrates data from compromised servers before encrypting it....

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I’ve gone ahead and tested all the best VPNs on the market to find out which can give you access to Starz and are fast enough for smooth streaming. The best five made it into my list. ExpressVPN is my top recommendation for streaming Starz because it has lightning-fast speeds and easily bypasses geoblocks. You can even try it out risk-free. If you don’t like it, you have 30 days to ask for a refund....

The Codes Aim Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code was released in 2020 after years of complaints from traditional media outlets. These news publishers argue that Google and social media platforms like Facebook benefit from journalists’ work without paying compensation. The code, which is currently before parliament, would require both Google and Facebook to pay news publishers to display their content. Furthermore, the code requires the two tech giants to give news outlets more information about their search and newsfeed algorithms....

Limiting access to torrent sites Blocking some pornographic content Taking down terrorist propaganda Running surveillance operations on people’s online activities The only real problem is the surveillance, but you can protect your anonymity by using a good Virtual Private Network, like ExpressVPN. Almost 100% of internet users are within range of ADSL connections and a 4G network. Moreover, the 2017 Digital Economy Act ensured that access to a broadband connection with a minimum speed of 10 Megabytes per second (Mbps) is effectively a legal right in the UK....

When in China… Western countries have long accused China of cyber-espionage. In an attempt to gain a competitive and strategic advantage in the lead up to, during and post trade missions, Chinese attackers typically probe both companies of interest and government departments. Prior to the start of the trade mission, the China Daily commented that “Belgium was looking for closer economic ties with China given the upcoming largest-ever business mission which will visit the country as Europe and China make headway in trade relations....

Data Breach Affecting 900,000 Customers Virgin Media said the customer data was stored on a marketing database they use to manage information about existing and potential customers in relation to some of their marketing activities. The database included personal information such as people’s names, home addresses, emails, some dates of birth and phone numbers, as well as technical and product information. The database also included web form based customer requests. Recently, Virgin Media became aware that data within their marketing database had been left exposed because the database had been misconfigured....

Types of Coronavirus Related Scams Scammers seem to consider emergencies as a golden opportunity to launch attacks that cash in on people’s concerns. Scammers have wasted no time in trying to take advantage of people’s fears over the Coronavirus and of their feelings of compassion. Recently COVID-19 related scams have risen sharply and have taken many forms. The following are examples of some of the tactics used by scammers to exploit public fear surrounding the virus....

According to the ECB, the attack was “identified and halted quickly.” Business Insider broke the story. The news outlet claims unidentified hackers have stolen the identities of several leading German politicians, including Merkel, and are capitalizing on this to take over the social media accounts of other high-ranking figures. What We Know About the Attack An unnamed source told Reuters that Lagarde received an SMS text from a number that appeared to be Merkel’s asking for a WhatsApp authentication code....

After extensive tests, my top choice for China is ExpressVPN. It offers blazing-fast speeds, is highly reliable, and features industry-leading security. (Plus you can get it right now for 49% off!) Keep reading to find out why you need a VPN for China, why IPVanish isn’t the best choice, and what service offers you the best speeds, security, and stability for accessing local content. Why You Need A VPN for China If you’re a fan of Chinese cinema, and expat, or just a Chinese citizen on vacation, you won’t be able to access local content overseas without a VPN....

You need a VPN with strong, high-speed UK servers, so no matter where you are in the world, you can reliably tune in to the best of British TV. Your VPN also needs to regularly refresh its IP addresses to avoid being detected by iPlayer’s anti-VPN software. Thankfully, I’ve found one that does just that. NordVPN is a great choice for accessing BBC iPlayer because it’s super-fast, reliable, and secure....

Key Findings The first major finding in Europol’s 2020 Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment report is that ransomware is still the most dominant cyber threat. As per previous years, ransomware remains the leading threat for organizations in both the private and public sector. This is the case not only in Europe but elsewhere in the world as well. Furthermore, the ransomware attacks have continued to become more sophisticated and targeted. The targets are no longer individual PCs, as in the beginning....

NYU’s Ad Observatory Project In September 2020, researchers at NYU launched the Ad Observatory Project. The aim was to gain more insight into political ads, the spread of misinformation and, most importantly, increased social media ad transparency ahead of the 2020 elections. The researchers wanted questions answered, such as: Who relies on Facebook political ads? Which candidates, super PACS, and dark money groups are spending most on Facebook advertising? What topics do they emphasize and what objectives do they seek to achieve?...

Microsoft Teams has over 270 million active monthly users, making it a prime target for hackers. Researchers Have Spotted Thousands of Teams Attacks Since January There are two key components to this attack. The first is gaining access to Microsoft Teams accounts, and the second is spreading disguised malicious files. According to security company Avanan, hackers can get access to user accounts in a number of ways. They can use email or Microsft 365 account credentials from previous phishing campaigns or compromise a partner organization to access chats....

On Monday, the group posted a torrent on its Telegram channel which allegedly contains the source code of over 250 Microsoft projects. Security researchers have gone through the leaked files, telling Bleeping Computer that they appear to be legitimate. In a statement to Motherboard, a Microsoft spokesperson said: “We are aware of the claims and are investigating.” Data Leaks also Contain Internal Microsoft Emails Lapsus$ first hinted about the possible breach Sunday, telling their Telegram followers that the group breached Microsoft’s Azure DevOps server....

A Massive Supply Chain Attack The cyberattack — called a supply chain attack — compromised the systems of hundreds of companies across the globe. The ransomware gang set off a domino effect by first breaching Miami-based software firm Kaseya’s systems, then using Kaseya’s own software to inject its clients and their clients with ransomware. Kaseya provides technology management software to managed service providers (MSPs). MSPs provide IT infrastructure to small businesses....

Drawing from its research and information provided by the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Threat Intelligence team, Proofpoint shed light on this widespread phishing campaign. Red Ladon’s attack reportedly begins with a phishing email containing a URL to a malicious website that’s disguised to look like a news site. When victims visit the site, their devices are injected with the ScanBox malware. ScanBox is a JavaScript-based reconnaissance and exploitation tool. International Cyber Espionage Campaign Red Ladon’s politically motivated attacks are usually aimed at organizations that operate in the South China Sea region....

Though there is no evidence that shows the abuse of the stolen data in the wild, the company has advised customers to contact their credit card companies and banks and monitor their accounts for suspicious activity following visits to Emma’s checkout page. Details of the Magecart Attack Speaking to The Register, an Emma spokesperson stated that the company suffered a “sophisticated, targeted” cyberattack. However, the spokesperson did not confirm when it discovered the attack....