Tag: hacking
Hackers stole $2.2bn of crypto this year, AI can distinguish between US and Scottish whiskies
A total of $2.2bn (£1.76bn) in cryptocurrencies has been stolen this year, with North Korean hackers accounting for more than half that figure, according to a new study. Research firm […]
How to Tell if You’ve Been Hacked
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is critical for everyone, whether you’re browsing social media, managing your finances, or playing online games. As cyber threats continue to rise, it’s essential to […]
Recycled phone numbers leaving users exposed to hacking, Which? warns
Mobile phone users could be at risk of hacking, nuisance calls and messages or having their phone cut off due to little-known rules around recycling of old phone numbers, Which? […]
24 million homes risk having broadband hacked, 85% Brits clueless about WiFi security
24 million UK households could be at risk of broadband hacking, as only 15% of Brits say they are aware of potential security flaws Ten ways that criminals could hack […]
New report reveals apps which are most frequently hacked
Facebook is the app most likely to be hacked (42%), followed by Instagram (30%) and WhatsApp (17%). Instagram and Facebook have access to 81.63% of a user’s data, more […]
5 ways you can be hacked on holiday
While many Brits are planning their holiday, cybercriminals are preparing for work. Experts warn that hotels are among the riskiest places regarding cybersecurity with many threats awaiting travellers in their […]
Social media hacking cost individuals £3.5 million in UK last year
According to research carried out by AddictiveTips.com across 43 police forces in England and Wales, social media hacking victims lost over £3.5 million in 2020. Overall, there were 13,343 cases […]
We Live in a Time When Our TV Sets Are Hackable
These days, it seems like every device around us is getting smarter. You can have a smart coffee machine brewing coffee 10 minutes before you wake up in the morning. […]
Ford security technology blocks illegal hacking of key fobs
Ford is introducing new security technology to its Fiesta and Focus models which prevents illegal hacking of the keyless entry fobs when not in use. Keyless entry fobs of all […]
Password hacking: how to secure your accounts
In late 2017, the security monitoring team at 4iQ made a stunning discovery while investigating the Dark Web. Somebody (or a group of people) had uploaded a vast database of […]
