Category: Cybersecurity
8 in 10 Brits will share personal data for free digital services, despite privacy concerns
More than eight-in-10 (84%) UK internet users are willing to share their personal data with websites and apps in exchange for free access to digital services, according to new research commissioned by Kaspersky. Its new data privacy heatmap explores the importance and concerns that consumers feel about their information. It reveals that despite privacy worries, users are willing…
McAfee threats report shows growth of Ransomware as a Service
A day after its founder dies in a Spanish prison cell, cybersecurity company McAfee Corp has released its McAfee Threats Report: June 2021, examining cybercriminal activity related to malware and the evolution of cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021. The quarter saw cyber adversaries shift from low-return, mass-spread ransomware campaigns toward fewer, customised…
John McAfee found dead in prison cell
By Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90753971 Antivirus software entrepreneur John McAfee has been found dead in his prison cell after Spain's National Court approved his extradition to the US, writes Sky News. In a statement obtained by Reuters news agency, the Catalan justice department said "everything points" to suicide. The…
65% of cyberattacks involve phishing, claims report
Companies and organizations worldwide are losing billions due to cybercrime each year. Although most of them have significantly increased their cybersecurity budgets, cyber attacks like data breaches, phishing, ransomware attacks, or cyber espionage still represent one of the biggest risks in the business sector. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the information and finance industry were…
Is It Safe To Use VPN On Phones?
Modern dilemma: We all want to enjoy content and privacy both at the same time. Well, you are not alone in this. Whether it’s watching your favorite show on Netflix or using a public hotspot reliably, streaming VPN on phones can help you with the best of both worlds. G2 states that 92% of public…
McAfee takes control of Peloton Bike+ to expose cyber threat
Today, McAfee's Advanced Threat Research (ATR) is releasing a vulnerability disclosure for the Peloton Bike+. This vulnerability could allow someone with physical access to the bike, or access during any point in the supply chain (from construction to delivery), to gain remote access to the Peloton’s tablet, including the camera, microphone and personal data. During COVID-19, Peloton…
5 Security Tips Every Forex Trader Must Know
Most people who venture into trading foreign currencies are motivated by the desire to make profit. Since the market is relatively easy to access, beginner traders see it as an adventure towards massive income and easy earning. While these ambitions are in place, it is crucial to consider the high-security risk associated with online trade.…
Cyberattacks increased by a third in the last year
According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, cyberattacks have increased by 33% since last year. The total amount of malicious attacks in Q1 rose from 538 in 2020 to 713 in 2021. In January 2020, there were a total of 160 cyberattacks. Meanwhile, January 2021 saw 183 malicious attacks — 14% more than the same month last year. Looking…
RockYou2021: 8.4 billion passwords leaked online
What seems to be the largest password collection of all time, dubbed RockYou 2021, has been leaked on a popular hacker forum, according to Cybernews. A forum user posted a massive 100GB TXT file that contains 8.4 billion entries of passwords. According to the post author, all passwords included in the leak are 6-20 characters…
GDPR fines hit nearly 300 Million Euros in three years
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was implemented in the EU three years ago on May 25th. This legislation aimed to give the residents of the EU more control over their data and privacy. According to the recent Atlas VPN team findings, the cumulative sum of the GDPR fines imposed on the EU countries over the past…
