Category: Cybersecurity
9 in 10 US internet users do not password-protect WiFi
Using a Wi-Fi password is one of the most basic and easiest methods to secure your wireless network. Without it, anyone can access a person’s internet connection and use up their data, or worse, compromise their personal information. Yet, according to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, an astonishing 89% of internet users…
10 Warning Signs Your Phone May Be Spying On You
Over the last few years, there has been an explosion of malicious spyware and stalkerware infiltrating our phones through apps and links... Undoubtedly, it is becoming easier for hackers to access our phones as spying apps are getting sneakier and harder to detect. In 2021 The New York Times reported a 65% increase in the…
Minecraft most malware-infected game, with over 155,000 users affected
The gaming industry continues to grow at an unprecedented rate which, in turn, creates a large attack surface for cybercriminals to abuse. However, it turns out that fraudsters prefer to infect some games more than others. Knowing which games are most ridden with unwanted software allows users to stay on their toes when dealing…
9 in 10 employees re-use passwords in workplace, survey shows
Open-source password manager Bitwarden has announced the results of its 2023 Password Decisions Survey. The survey, which polled 800 IT decision-makers across a wide range of industries, shows that passwordless technology is here to stay. According to the survey, roughly half of respondents deploy or have plans to deploy passwordless technology. Of that percentage, 66%…
Having money stolen biggest fear of online scams, claims report
People are increasingly worried about the financial risks of online scams as the cost of living crisis grows, according to a new social media poll run by cloud security company Menlo Security. When asked what their biggest fear is about online scammers, over half of the respondents (55%) were concerned about their money being…
Almost 40% of businesses lose over $100,000 per cyberattack
37% of companies lose over $100,000 per cyberattack. 24% of businesses lost between $50,000 and $99,999. Cybercriminals stole between $500,000 and $999,999 from 11% of businesses. Nearly one-third (31%) of businesses experienced disruption of partner and customer operations and theft of financial information. Successful cyberattacks can cause significant financial losses and harm to businesses. According…
How Do Identity Theft Services Help Protect You against Fraud
Identity theft can happen to anyone – let’s face it. As much as social media users who leave their personal details are the most vulnerable, it can also happen to children. Most of them know that they are victims once they become adults. Seniors, especially those that receive specific government benefits, can also be victims.…
Trojans targeting mobile banking reached all-time high first half of 2022
The majority of the population in developed countries has integrated mobile banking into their everyday lives surprisingly quickly and seamlessly. The adoption of mobile banking was successful because financial institutions and fintechs ensured that the applications were user-friendly, convenient, and extremely secure. However, since financial gains from finding loopholes in mobile banking applications…
Cloud servers most common method of entry for cyberattacks
Just two years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic shook the world, forcing companies worldwide to adopt remote work. Many companies even made this move a permanent feature of their business models. However, changes in IT infrastructure brought about by remote work, such as a move to cloud solutions, also shifted the focus of cyberattacks. …
1 in 4 Russians downloaded VPN apps in first half of 2022, study shows
One in four Russians downloaded VPN apps during the first half of 2022, a global study from Atlas VPN claims. The latest updates for the Global VPN Adoption Index created by Atlas VPN reveal that in the first half of 2022, VPN downloads reached 215 million. The most significant shift in the market was recorded in…
