Category: Cybersecurity
Bitwarden latest password manager to go passwordless
Open-source password manager Bitwarden has announced it’s going passwordless in a move that it hopes will make it easier and faster for users to access their Bitwarden vaults. In a press release, Bitwarden explained that its new mechanism, "uses a public and private key exchange between the web vault and a recognized, authorized mobile device."…
42% of UK manufacturers suffered cyber incident in the last 12 months
According to data presented by Atlas VPN, 42% of manufacturers in the UK have been victims of cybercrime within the past year. Luckily, the vast majority (74%) stated that the cyber security measures in place prevented any commercial damage. However, the remaining 26% stated that they had suffered significant financial loss, with losses ranging from…
What does data security mean, and why is it so crucial in today’s realities?
Data security refers to the digital privacy measures implemented to prevent unauthorized computer access, databases, and websites. Data security also protects your data from corruption. Data security is an essential aspect of IT for organizations of all sizes and types. Its proper provision is handled by data security services, which provide services for effectively providing…
Key Trends In Enterprise Cloud Security And Privacy
Cloud adoption has been on an upward trend for decades. But in the most recent years, cloud computing has seen an explosion in growth. Due to the sudden shift in how businesses operate and forcing employees to a work-from-home model, the modern workplace now relies heavily on the cloud model for growth and continuity. However,…
6 Tips to Help Shop Online on Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Social media and the internet are riddled with enticing 'shopping bargains', often with price tags that seem too good to be true, especially on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here we offer 6 tips to help you spot the fakes... With the cost of living at an all-time high across the country, Brits are looking…
Hack Friday: Over 10 million Brits victim of online shopping scams
Over 10 million Brits have fallen victim to online shopping scams, it was revealed today, as 19 million UK shoppers prepare to embark on the biggest bargain hunts of the year. Research from cybersecurity company NordVPN can reveal that 20.7% of UK adults have been scammed while shopping online — equivalent to 10.6 million people. With Black Friday just a…
Football-themed passwords see over 100,000 hacks
England football fans have been urged to think twice before using their favourite player’s name for their online accounts, as World Cup fever ramps up. A study from ECI Software Solutions, a provider of cloud-based business management software, has revealed which passwords to avoid if you want to keep your details safe. People who use ‘Wayne Rooney’ are…
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…
