Éric Caire, the province’s minister for government digital transformation, said that the government faces a threat “with a critical level of 10 out of 10.” He added, “According to the new protocols by the head of government information security, [that rating] automatically calls for the closure of the targeted systems.” Minister: Shutting Down of Websites as Preventive Measure Caire added there was no indication that any websites were compromised as yet....

According to a Wall Street Journal exclusive report on Tuesday, Canadian cybersecurity firm Feroot Security found TikTok Pixel trackers in government websites across 27 states. This includes some regions which have banned the app from state networks and devices. The TikTok Pixel is a piece of code installed on websites to track TikTok ad campaigns and the performance of specific ads. Feroot’s study involved a review of 3,500 companies, organizations, and government entities....

The biggest name in the US Baby’s apparel industry, Carter’s, was using a famous URL shortener tool for order confirmations on its USA e-commerce store. However, the company failed to implement proper authentication protocols on the store’s parcel tracking pages. By not doing so, it made these pages easily accessible to anyone online. Due to the massive volume of sales Carter’s enjoys every year, this simple but drastic oversight exposed 100,000s of people to fraud, theft, and many other dangers....

A second volume is already in production, tentatively entitled: The Science Of Cybersecurity; Volume 2: A Comprehensive Taxonomy of Cyber-threats and Effective Countermeasures (- by Alan Radley). Further volumes are planned for which Alan intends to collaborate with other authors. CHAPTER I- Introduction THE SUBJECT at hand is the secure transfer of meaning between individual human beings—using networked computers. Our goal is to characterise a point-to-point communication system for replicating information patterns—encapsulated as discrete units of data (e....

How was the Attack Conducted? Supermarket giant, Tesco, stated that a database of stolen credentials had been used to try and penetrate its customers’ accounts. According to Tesco, these credentials were likely to have originated from past breaches on other platforms. In such attacks, cybercriminals aim to find accounts where users have reused the same username and passwords across several accounts. Users, unfortunately, still use simple passwords and similar logon credentials for many different platforms....

Here are our three top picks to use with Google Chrome: If you’re looking for raw speed with an affordable price tag, we recommend Surfshark. If you want the complete package, go with NordVPN. Its Chrome extension is packed with great features that should satisfy both VPN beginners and seasoned pros. However, Google collects sensitive user data and Chrome has had many security flaws over the years. In fact, some of its extensions have been used to steal crypto wallet keys in the past too....

I discovered that a handful of businesses secretly own an astonishing number of VPNs. I was able to trace 40 VPN brands back to just seven companies. Even more concerning is that so many of these companies aren’t transparent with consumers about which products they own. As tech companies around the world race to take advantage of the growing VPN market, it’s more important than ever to be aware of who owns the VPN you use....

We designed a roadmap to always stay one step ahead of ad-blockers. Since ad-blockers run on the client side, beating them means you always do things on the server side. It is also stated on your website that your technology identifies and blocks possible insecure content (malvertising), protecting the end-user and publisher. How do these two features coincide? I’ll start by saying its very easy to insert malware into an online advertisement....

Want to learn how? Follow this step-by-step guide: UFC 267 will have no shortage of great fights, with a colossal main event and a hot undercard. Fight fans in the United States will have to watch the fight a little earlier than usual. Since the main event’s going down in the Middle East, the main card will start at 2 pm (ET). A perk to this time and location is that UFC won’t be requiring fans to watch on pay-per-view....

China’s Censorship of Coronavirus Information? The coronavirus outbreak has been linked to the seafood and wildlife market in Wuhan, China. It is in Wuhan where the first case of the coronavirus was reported on December 8, 2019. Then, on December 30, after noticing an unusual rise in unexplained pneumonia cases, Dr Li Wenliang from Wuhan sent messages to his colleagues via WeChat, a Chinese social media platform. He warned his colleagues to be careful as initially he thought he was witnessing another outbreak of SARS....

The match kicks off at 7:30 PM local time (GMT), while fans in the U.S. have a 2:30 PM (EST) start. While there are plenty of streaming platforms you can use to watch Premier League matches, we like to go with SlingTV or Peacock. If you’re traveling outside the United States, you’re going to need a VPN to change your IP address to watch Premier League action. Check out our quick how-to guide below: The match kicks off on Wednesday, Feb....

If you’re traveling abroad and find yourself fenced in by geo-blocking, a VPN can help you to watch the race this weekend. Follow the simple guide below to unblock streams for the 2022 MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix: With some surprises being thrown out in the first race of the season we’re seeing new riders in an early title race as well as some experienced riders struggling. We’re in for an exciting season, but if you’re traveling abroad you might struggle to watch the Indonesian Grand Prix this weekend....

This article explains how you can watch the Europa League quarter-finals live from anywhere in the world using a VPN. If you’re in a rush, just follow the steps listed below: Football fans across the world are eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches. However, some of them may be unable to catch the action live. For instance, fans traveling outside their own country might not be able to watch the games using their usual streaming service....

As the world moves more and more online, it’s more important than ever to recognize the scams and techniques that these crooks use. Popular social engineering tricks include: Phishing emails from friends and trust sources Vishing calls from phony customer and tech support Fraudulent smishing SMS messages Baiting with free offers Pretexting Quid Pro Quo Piggybacking and tailgating To learn more about social engineering and how to protect yourself, read the full article below....

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Even though it’s the most popular router firmware, finding a compatible and reliable VPN that supports DD-WRT routers is a real challenge. My team and I tested 65+ popular options to come up with a list of DD-WRT compatible VPNs that offer robust security to hide your online activity from snoops. Plus, these services have global server networks and fast speeds to watch your favorite shows in top quality. The best pick for me is ExpressVPN....

Besides, the operator is known for throttling users’ data speeds. So you can’t always stream videos and play online games due to constant lag and buffering. My team and I tested 45+ VPNs to find the best ones for T-Mobile devices. All VPNs on my list come with strong online security tools that protect your traffic from snoops. Moreover, they provide fast speeds and access to a global server network to browse your favorite websites without delays....

My team and I tested hundreds of VPNs and selected the very best for WireGuard. These VPNs have safely implemented the protocol (or created their own WireGuard alternative) and have actively taken steps to mitigate the privacy issues. This way you can get the most out of this secure, fast, and efficient protocol without worry. That being said, ExpressVPN’s Lightway protocol is a faster, safer alternative to WireGuard. Lightway has been audited for security and had the fastest speeds of all the WireGuard VPNs we tested....

My team and I tested more than 75 free VPNs and found the best ones for Chrome. However, keep in mind that all free VPNs come with restrictions like smaller server networks, slow speeds, and data caps. I recommend ExpressVPN for Chrome. It’s not completely free, but it doesn’t come with annoying limitations as free VPNs do. ExpressVPN has military-grade security features, a high-speed global server network, and unlimited data....

However, after testing 45 free VPNs, my team and I found a few good options for gaming. While I will always recommend a low-cost premium VPN for gaming, these free VPNs are all good options. They have fast speeds, can bypass ISP throttling and stabilize your ping, and are secure enough to protect you from DoS and DDoS attacks. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for gaming. It’s the fastest VPN I’ve ever used with consistently low ping....