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The team’s research revealed that Bluetooth signals, which phones constantly emit, contain a unique fingerprint. They also expressed concern that hackers could potentially use this method to track a target’s movements. How Can Someone ID and Track Devices with Bluetooth? Most of our electronic devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers constantly emit Bluetooth beacon signals. These signals allow for various tracking services, including Covid contact tracing, Apple’s Find My Device and AirTag features, as well as connecting phones to wireless headsets....

How is this New Snatch Ransomware Variant Different? Like all ransomware and previous Snatch variants, this new Snatch variant infects machines and encrypts files on the device. Victims are then required to pay a ransom to have their files decrypted. However, the new Snatch variant uses a different method for infecting machines, which involves booting machines into Safe Mode to avoid detection. The Safe Mode is usually used for debugging and recovering a corrupted operating system....

Although it has some great shows, the Netflix version you get in Argentina has less than half the titles you’d get in the United States — and it’s missing a few worldwide favorites. What’s more, English speakers visiting beautiful Argentina may be in for a disappointment. You’ll only have access to the Argentinian localization of Netflix, and much of its catalog is in Spanish. So, how do you get guaranteed access to US Netflix in Argentina?...

What new knowledge did you gain whilst writing the book? Honestly it’s just the realization of a) how important this is for everyone (especially lately), and b) how unprepared the average computer user really is. Much of the information that’s out there for people is simply incomprehensible to most. I sometimes think of myself as a geek-to-English translation service. 🙂 Below is the first chapter of The Ask Leo Guide to Staying Safe on the Internet It Pays to Be Skeptical A message pops up on your computer, warning you that malware has been detected....

If you want to get started with a VPN right away, we recommend NordVPN. This provider is incredibly secure and also quite cheap. Fortunately, you can make your Apple TV a lot more secure by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Additionally, a VPN will allow you to make more use of your Apple TV. After all, a VPN enables you to circumvent geographic restrictions. A lot of streaming services, including Netflix, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, and YouTube, enforce so called geo-restrictions....

Inviting hackers to find vulnerabilities in your system may sound crazy, but these are typically white-hat hackers, also known as ethical hackers, who specialize in penetration testing for websites and software. Besides, it’s always better if a bug is discovered by someone who’s working for you than by someone working against you. How Organizations Benefit from Bug Bounty Programs With bug bounty programs, companies get more eyes on their system, increasing the likelihood that major vulnerabilities won’t be overlooked....

Ted Egan, the Vice President for Asia Pacific at ThreatMetrix, explains to us how his company’s global identity network collects and analyzes data in order to help businesses reliably confirm (or deny) the identity of visits/users on their web sites. He also shares with us some thoughts on the future of the security software market and on the challenges of dealing with customers all around the world. Let’s talk a little bit about your background....

Phishing: Emails or direct messages with sketchy links that download malware or capture login credentials on spoofed websites. Romance: Friend requests and direct messages that attempt to create a romantic interest with the goal to steal money from the victim Prizes or job offers: Claims designed to obtain personal information or money from the victim Shopping: Selling counterfeit goods under a faux brand account or selling nothing at all using fake accounts Quizzes and games: Designed to ellicit personal information in the answers, then hacking accounts with it Friend requests: Either from people you don’t know or people you’re already friends with (cloned accounts) Charity pleas: Creating fake charities to get donations during times of disaster...

The World’s Dominant Online Social Network Facebook is the world’s dominant online social network since the acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram in 2012 and 2014 respectively. Mark Zuckerberg’s company bought Instagram for $1 billion in cash and stock. Two years later they acquired WhatsApp for no less than $19.3 billion. By itself, the Facebook platform is by far the largest online social network in the world with 2.7 billion active users....

As a cautionary measure, the platform has reset all stream keys. Users can get their new stream keys here. Users may need to manually update their software with the new key to start their next stream. Popular streaming service Twitch appears to be the victim of a massive data breach. A hacker claims to have leaked a 125 GB torrent file worth of Twitch data to 4chan. The file includes information like the Twitch source code and creator payout reports from 2019....

Unfortunately, live streams of the event are available in only a few countries. Even those require purchasing a pay-per-view, which is often very expensive. Luckily, you can use a VPN to watch the fight from anywhere in the world using a local streaming service. We’ve broken down the process of using a VPN to watch Fury vs. Wilder III below: Tyson Fury put on a boxing clinic to win the second fight by TKO in February 2020....

The Anatomy of DNS and IP Leaks Every device on a network, including the Internet, has a unique identifier – its IP address (you can check your IP address using this tool). To allow servers to store more than one website, and to make it easier for users to access these websites by typing in words instead of numbers, DNS (Domain Name Service) servers translate strings of text (addresses) to numeric values (IP addresses) and different folders on the server....

Bitdefender discovered that the 20Speed VPN installer contained components of an Iranian monitoring application known as SecondEye. When a victim installs the VPN, they unknowingly set up a snooping tool researchers have dubbed “EyeSpy” on their device. Researchers speculate the campaign may target Iranians trying to bypass the country’s stringent internet blockades. While most of the trojanized VPNs originated in Iran, a small number of victims were reported in Germany and the U....

VyprVPN is a great service for unblocking Netflix but as with any service, it isn’t foolproof. Most of the time you’ll be able to easily access Netflix libraries in many locations quickly, some servers aren’t strong enough to bypass its anti-VPN technologies. Don’t worry, I have a few tips and tricks that take less than 3 minutes to perform and can help you regain access to Netflix with VyprVPN. If you are new to the service, you can also learn how to access Netflix for the first time....

Just two months after the “regular” Emmys, the International Emmys were held, which saw great series such as Vigil, Rūrangi, and The King’s Affection receive awards. Would you like to watch these award-winning series without worrying about geo-restrictions? Use a VPN to get an IP address from the right country and watch the series anyway. We recommend Surfshark, thanks to its great speeds and large server network. This article takes a deep dive into which streaming platforms you can watch all of the series that received an Emmy, be it for the series itself or a starring actor....

There are plenty of ways to stream the show’s final season (hint: you will need a current SHOWTIME subscription, more on that later), but as SHOWTIME tracks and blocks users by location, you’ll need a VPN if you are outside of the US. Why? SHOWTIME geoblocks every non-US IP address. While it’s inconvenient, it’s not the network’s fault. All platforms, whether it’s SHOWTIME or Netflix, are subject to complex licensing agreements with content creators like the major movie studios....

It boasts friendly and efficient 24/7 customer support, but does this claim hold true? I decided to put ExpressVPN to the test to find out. I am not a journalist or activist who needs to hide my identity, but I like to download torrents from time to time and surf the internet when I get bored. How to Troubleshoot Your ExpressVPN Connection How to Start an ExpressVPN Live Chat How to Submit a Ticket to ExpressVPN Support The majority of my internet use involves online banking, shopping, and watching Netflix, so I needed a VPN with great security and high-speed connections....

An Internet Service Provider (ISP) usually sets up users with a DNS server, which, depending on the ISP, could be slow, insecure, or unreliable. Internet users may decide to change their primary DNS server for any one of these reasons, or may just be interested in trying a third party provider. Many public DNS servers provide heightened security, faster speeds, and constant uptime, in addition to other features like content blocking....

However, there are multiple types of proxies — and not all of them will keep your connection safe and protect you and your personal information from cyber hazards. I tested 45+ proxies to see which had the best security, speeds, and network connections, and shortlisted the ones offering the best overall performance. Of all the services I tested, I recommend PIA’s SOCKS5 proxy. You can set it up on your phone, computer, and even your router, allowing you to access the internet safely every time....

The exact nature and impact of the cyberattack are unclear at this time. Vestas has said that the investigation is ongoing and that it will keep stakeholders informed about developments. So far, the company does not believe the incident has impacted its customers and other third parties. Read on for more information on the cyberattack, as well as the growing threat faced by organizations in critical sectors. Impact on Vestas’ Operations Vestas is a Danish company with a significant global presence: It has 25,000 people on its payroll and operates turbine manufacturing plants in 16 countries....